August Events
Fellowship Groups
Cornerstones: Wednesdays at 10 a.m. (Church Library)
Yoga Class: Thursdays at 6 p.m. (Fellowship Hall)
Finding Hope: Fri., Oct. 9, at 10 a.m. (Church Library)
Faith Forum: Tues., Oct. 13, at 10 a.m. (Church Library and Zoom)
Christian Nationalism: A Lutheran Assessment by Kurt Hendel
Moms of Littles: Thurs., Oct. 15, at 6:30 p.m. (Youth Center)
Religion in Literature: Fri., Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m. (Off-site)
“The Feast” by Margaret Kennedy
Knitting Group: Tues., Oct. 20, at 1 p.m. (Church Library)
Grace Notes Mailing Crew: Thurs., Oct. 22, at 9:30 a.m. (Church Library)
Theology on Tap: Fri., Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. (One Lake Brewing, Oak Park)
Men of Grace: Sat., Oct. 24, at 9 a.m. (Youth Center)
Dads of Grace: Mon., Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. (Off-site)
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Upcoming Events
Operation Deluge: Sun., Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Atrium)
Confirmation Witness Service: Sat., Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. (Sanctuary)
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Upcoming Music Opportunities
Consonance: Fri., Oct. 9, at 7:30 p.m. & Sun., Oct. 11, at 3 p.m. (Fellowship Hall)
“Considering Matthew Shepard” by Craig Hella Johnson
Hymn Festival: Mon., Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m. (Sanctuary)
Bach Cantata Vespers: Sun., Oct. 25, at 3:45 p.m. (Sanctuary and Online)
Höchsterwünschtes Freudenfest, BWV 194 (Most highly desired festival of joy)
Adult Education
Sundays at 9 a.m. (Seminar Room)
Oct. 18: Women and the Reformation by Anna Johnson
The Reformation brought many changes, including changes for women. This forum will discuss how women helped to shape the Reformation and how they were affected by new understandings of women, changes to religious practices, and understandings of marriage and family life.
Oct. 25: The Roots and Reach of Lutheran Higher Education by Rev. Brian E. Konkol
What does it mean for a university to be deeply rooted in Lutheran values and also boldly reaching into an ever-changing world? In this special presentation, Rev. Brian E. Konkol, Ph.D., President of Valparaiso University, will explore the distinctive purpose of Lutheran higher education for the 21st century. Drawing upon the history of global Lutheranism and exploring current trends impacting the future of education, Konkol will examine how universities can “build lives for good” by forming students who learn without fear, serve with love, and lead with hope.
Calumet Heritage Area Trip: Sun., Oct. 18, from 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Off-site)