Adult Forum Intriguing Topics for Adults of All Ages PLEASE JOIN US ON SUNDAY MORNINGS, 9:45 - 10:45

Overview Adult Forum provides learning opportunities about the Bible and our beliefs, fosters understanding of those who hold other beliefs, and raises awareness of, and participation in, our witness to the community and the world. Adult forum also presents topics that help us to become informed on ethical issues, and relates them to our Christian faith.

Upcoming Forums 9:45 in the ESSE room

Feb. 5 - No Forum (Check out the Superbowl of Ministries in the Sanctuary!)   Feb. 12 - What Does Athens Have to Do with Jerusalem?: Perspectives from Lutheran Campus Ministry The Rev. Elizabeth Palmer, Lutheran campus pastor in Hyde Park, along with a student or two from the University of Chicago, will talk about the integration of the life of the mind with faith and share about some of the exciting things that are happening these days in campus ministries.   Feb. 19 - Serving Immigrants in the Immigrant Land Presenter: Rev. Rimon Said, St. Elias Christian Church, Chicago Pastor Said immigrated to the United States in the year 1991 for the purpose of being a minister to the immigrant community in Chicago. Pastor Said received his M.Div. degree from LSTC (Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago) and started a mission church with the help of the Division for Outreach of ELCA in the North Side of the city. The mission church's name was St. Elias Arabic Church, and was recently changed to St. Elias Christian Church. We serve immigrants who come from the Middle East, who originally were Christians and speak the Arabic language.    Feb. 26 - Apr. 1 (six Sundays) - Head up to the Sanctuary for "Making Sense of the Cross" (see details below)

A New Book of Faith Initiative Series—Sundays in Lent Making Sense of the Cross Featuring David Lose (via DVD), Professor of Biblical Preaching at Luther Seminary

The heart of the cross is an element of mystery that can’t be resolved either easily or entirely. In this six-part Bible study series, you will have the opportunity to “listen in” on a conversation with two people having an open and candid conversation and discussion about the cross. One of the voices knows a little more and assumes the role of teacher or coach, someone who has had the time and opportunity to study the faith in some depth. The second voice assumes the role of someone who is curious and knows a little bit about the faith but brings a lot of questions. Here are some of the questions that come up in Making Sense of the Cross:     So what’s with the cross?     What does the cross say about God?     What’s the big deal?     Did Jesus have to die? CLICK HERE  for a short video sample of session one. Series Schedule: Feb. 26 – Session 1: A Man Hanging on a Tree Mar. 4   – Session 2: Portraits and Perspectives Mar. 11 – Session 3: Ransom and Victory Mar. 18 – Session 4: Substitution, Satisfaction, and Sacrifice Mar. 25 – Session 5: Example and Encouragement Apr. 1   – Session 6: Event and Experience Making Sense of the Cross will take place in the Sanctuary from 9:45-10:45 am and be facilitated by Pastor Mark Williamson. You can purchase the book that accompanies this course for $10 on Sundays beginning on Feb. 5 (at the Adult Faith Formation table at the Superbowl of Ministries), or from the church office. Hint: You’ll want to read the Introduction and first chapter prior to session one.