Adult Education

Thoughtful people often have questions about God, the Bible, our Christian tradition and the world we live in.  Adult Education classes provide a place to explore a variety of issues in lectures and lively discussions. Bible Study gives us a chance to explore parts of the Bible for a deeper understanding. Book studies allow us to explore a piece of writing and discuss what we’ve learned with one of the pastors. Childcare is available in the church nursery from 8:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Sunday, Feb. 22 – March 22, at 9 a.m. (Fellowship Hall)
Join Pastor Lyle this Lent for a journey through “Giving to God: The Bible’s Good News about Living a Generous Life” by Mark Powell.

Sunday, March 8, at 11:15 a.m.
Megan Wells, Asst. Professor of Theater at Concordia University, will present a dramatic interpretation of the biblical story “The Woman at the Well.” This story will be the Gospel text for March 8.

Sunday, April 26, at 11:15 a.m.
We are welcoming back Rev. Angela Denker to share about her new book, “Disciples of White Jesus: The Radicalization of American Boyhood,” and to share an update on the growth of white Christian Nationalism in American politics, and how the theological idol of the movement has shifted, since she first started her work and research in this area in 2018, with her first book “Red State Christians: A Journey into White Christian Nationalism” and the wreckage it leaves behind. Pastor Angela will share about how this movement has increasingly emphasized gender, and how the example of Jesus can counter a push toward violent masculinity, especially in online targeting of white, Christian men and boys.

Sunday, May 3, at 11:15 a.m.
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois (LCFS) will share about what their organization is doing in the community. Dean and Beverly Lueking will also be recognized for their faithful service as foster parents.

Sunday, May 10 and 17, at 9 a.m.
Jonathan Stahlke, professor of music at Concordia University, will give a presentation on the Song of Songs.