Canon Kendall Harmon tries to light a candle for Christian education on a Sunday morning:

I have here a parish newsletter from one of the largest parishes in the country, and on their Sunday morning schedule they offer several classes for 35 minutes.

You know how this works in practice. People come out of worship, people have struggles finding a parking spot, people need to use the rest room, and before you know it, 35 minutes becomes 25 or less in practice. But this is much less time than a typical college class, or an average session in a business seminar. Does this communicate a priority on adult education?

In the comments following his blog entry, some readers note sadly that even when offered, not all church members take advantage of the opportunity for adult Christian study. I do think All Saints' in Lakeland is a notable exception in the strength of our Christian education opportunities offered on Sundays and Wednesdays. As Canon Harmon says, "following Christ is a life-long call" and a lack of continued study and learning "just won't do."