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.

Schedule: Sundays at 9 a.m. (Seminar Room)
Sept. 20: Telling Stories: About My Mother with Dan Cattau
Join Dan, a long-time journalist and chief editor for the recent Pulitzer-winning biography of King by Jonathan Eig, for a discussion on a recent short piece in the Christian Century. You are also encouraged to share your own stories.

Sept. 27: Faith, Harm Reduction, and Recovery
Pastor Fanya Burford-Berry, who is in specialized ministry with the ELCA’s Metro Chicago Synod by serving as the Director of the West Side Heroin/Opioid Task Force, will share her powerful journey to recovery and her work in harm reduction. Drawing from her personal experience and ministry, Pastor Fanya will explore how congregations and communities can play a vital role in supporting their members through recovery using a harm reduction philosophy. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into the intersection of faith, harm reduction, and healing within our communities.

Sept. 27 at 11:15 a.m.: Slovakia Mission Trip Presentation

Upcoming Sessions
Oct. 4 (2 p.m.): Rev. Michael Woolf on islamophobia and interfaith engagement
Oct. 18: Anna Johnson, Reformation
Oct. 25: Brian Konkol, “The Roots and Reach of Lutheran Higher Education”
Nov. 1: Lutheran World Relief
Nov. 8: Barb Hughes, portrayals of women from the Bible in art
Nov. 22: Pastor Troy, the Feast of Creation
Dec. 6: Megan Wells, Mary, Mother of Jesus
Dec. 13: Elizabeth Palmer, the Best Books of the Year