Adult Education
Part of who we are calls us to challenge, question, and wrestle with our identity, our understandings, and our beliefs. Doing this leads us to ask deeper questions and discover deeper truths within our lives – and ultimately encounter more of who God is around us.
We are so grateful to have Rev. Renee Keil, as our Adult Ministry Coordinator, who brings a wealth of wisdom and experience that shows up in the many opportunities she offers!
Join us for our Sunday Morning Adult Education (Adult Sunday School) hour between our Sunday services (9:20 to 10:20 am), along with book studies that are offered at various times throughout the year.
In addition to all this, our Men's Ministry and Women's Ministry, along with our Justice Ministry groups, offer fellowship and educational opportunities throughout the year.
Dates and Topics for Upcoming Sunday Morning Adult Education Offerings
Join us from 9:20 am to 10:20 am, between the services, in the Social Hall for Adult Education Forums.
New Adult Education series exploring The Easter Lectionary - now through Pentecost
Join us as we read and discuss the Sunday morning texts, discovering how they relate to the Easter season, each other, and our daily lives as Easter people!
All are welcome to join us as we gather in the Social Hall at 9:20 am between the services.
Bring your Bible and cup of coffee!
Calling all men of Messiah!
You are invited to come and gather for fellowship where we meet for breakfast, worship and prayer to strengthen our faith and build brotherhood.
NO sign up needed.
When: Every Monday at 9:00 am
Location: Denny’s on E. Broadway in Monona, next to Menards.
Contact Person: Ray Robinson rayerobinson13@gmail.com or 608-695-5591
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Book of Mark - now through May 20th - 7:00 am in the Meeting Room
Women’s Thursday Morning Book Study - April 9 - May 21
Beginning April 9, the Women’s Thursday Morning Book Study will begin a 7-week discussion of Sacred Rhythms by Ruth Haley Barton.
This thoughtful and accessible book explores spiritual practices that help us encounter God in everyday life, including silence and solitude, prayer, Sabbath, discernment, and spiritual direction. Each chapter encourages meaningful conversation and invites participants to experiment with spiritual practices throughout the week.
All women are warmly invited to join us Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. in the downstairs classroom at church.
Please sign up on the Kiosk in the Gathering Space.
The Racial Justice Team hosted an adult ed session on Sunday, February 8 on how to contact state and federal representatives This was a direct follow-up to the book study When Thoughts and Prayers Aren’t Enough and an opportunity to speak up about gun violence, but these strategies can be used to express your opinion about any issues that are important to you.
Here is a link to the
google slideshow we used. There are many ways to get messages to our representatives and make our voices heard, and one is bound to fit your preferred method of communication because you can call, fax, email, or write a letter or a postcard.
One of the easiest methods to use is 5 Calls at
5calls.org. You set your location, select an issue from the sidebar and then the names and contact information of your congresspeople pops up along with a suggested script. You can work your way through all of them or skip and select who you want to contact.
Calling
your representative is the best way to make your voice heard
before
they take a public stance because
congressional staffers tally phone calls right away.
Other kinds of messages take longer.
- Emails have to be manually read and sorted.
- Faxes have to be digitized and emailed.
Letters and postcards take time to arrive and get processed.
Martin Luther, Reformation, Lutheran Heritage
Learn more about :
Martin Luther, Reformation, Lutheran Heritage
This video is by Rich Steve’s, an ELCA Lutheran from Trinity Lutheran Church, Lynnwood, Washington.
