There are numerous opportunities throughout the year for adult educational study. Led by our pastoral leadership, outside guest lecturers, and congregational members, the topics vary widely from informational sessions on community programs and outreach to specific bible studies and topics of churchwide interest. Join us between Sunday services or on Wednesday nights! There are also bible study group for both Men and Women.
Wednesday Night Adult Study Group
In May the Wednesday Night Adult Study Group will be looking at three of the social statements of the ELCA. These social statements are teaching and policy documents that provide broad frameworks to assist us in thinking about and discussing social issues in the context of faith and life. They are meant to help communities and individuals with moral formation, discernment and thoughtful engagement with current social issues as we participate in God’s work in the world. Social statements also set policy for the ELCA and guide its advocacy and work as a publicly engaged church. They result from an extensive process of participation and deliberation and are adopted by a two-thirds vote of an ELCA churchwide assembly.
While an hour won’t provide enough time for a deep dive, it will give us some framework to understand how our denomination and faith guide us as we think about topics that impact our life together.
The statements we will consider are:
- May 1: Civic Life and Faith (This is a draft statement, so we will have the opportunity to offer feedback
to the ELCA Churchwide Organization) - May 8: Gun Related Violence and Trauma (This is a draft statement, so we will have the opportunity to
offer feedback to the ELCA Churchwide Organization) - May 15: Caring for Creation: Vision, Hope, and Justice
Adult Forum, Sundays 10:10am, Fireside Room
Between the services bring your curiosity and a cup of coffee! Join us between our two services for an adult educational forum in the Fireside Room. Topics are wide ranging; from specific bible studies, to community engagement programs, to ministry education. All are welcome!
