Sunday Morning Learning

At First Lutheran we believe you're never to old to be learning new things and growing spiritually. This year we're offering a number of options for adults each and every Sunday from 10:15-11 a.m. to learn and grow in faith. Please drop in for any session when you are here.

​During the church season of Lent, we will be focusing on the Bible. Each week one of our pastors will examine a facet of scripture in-depth to help us gain a better understanding of scripture. These sessions, along with the biblical reading practices from worship, will help to deepen our engagement with The Word as we move into The Community Bible Experience following Easter.
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Fall — Winter, 2019

Since we are wrapping up our Reading Through the Bible Series, we are happy to announce our preliminary schedule for other upcoming Sunday morning Learning opportunities!

November 3, 10 & 17, 2019
"The Historical King David" – Mike Bryant
“Their name has become synonymous with barbarism, but in reality the Philistines were technologically superior to the Israelites and even the Egyptians; while most of the world still forged weapons and armor out of bronze, they had mastered the art of working with iron. These new invaders posed an existential threat that would force the twelve tribes to join forces or perish.  In this 3-week class we look at David’s era through the historian’s lens.”

November 24, 2019
Building & Construction Update – Anne Jahnke & Tom Olmstead
Get the latest news and reports from the Building Committee on the progress of our renovations.

December 1, 2019
What Are we to Make of Suffering? – Pastoral Intern Kirsten Wee

December 8, 2019
The Insights of a Summer Sabbatical – Pastor Steve Knudson
Come hear a report on Pastor Steve's Sabbatical last summer; the insights he gained while away.

December 15, 2019
Tanzania Trip Informational Meeting – Dave Tesdahl/Global Outreach Team
Come hear about your opportunity to travel to our partner congregation in Samé, Tanzania next Summer!

December 22, 2019
Health Care Decisions: Planning for when You Can't! – Chaplin Wyatt Dagit/Intern Kirsten Wee
The St. Lukes Hospital Chaplains will talk about pre-planing and advanced directives for health and palliative care.

 Past Topics:
While the following topics have already come and gone, we left them posted so you can get an idea of the types of topics we offer.

Fall, 2018

Sept. 9 – Oct. 21, 2018
Family 101
Pr. Craig Brown, Room 312
Your heart will be touched by this video-based and discussion series from people just like you who tell their “God Stories” and how God’s deep love has changed their lives.
You will have a deeper understanding of the “One Another” worship series the pastors will be preaching on each week, and provide you with opportunities for growth and challenge that will greatly impact the life of your family.
Cost: $10 per workbook (not required to attend). Introduction 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 2 in the Chapel.

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Sept. 9, 2018
​Herod the Great: Deserving of the Name?
Mike Bryant, LFC
In the year 25 B.C., Judea was afflicted by a terrible famine. King Herod exhausted the royal treasury and even sold furniture from his palaces to import food from abroad to feed his starving people. This is the same Herod who, according to the Gospel of Matthew, ordered all the male babies in Bethlehem to be slaughtered. In this class we examine the reign and complicated character of this prince whom the Romans placed on the throne.


Sept. 16, 2018
​Imani Moja: Being One Faithwith our Partners in Tanzania
Pastor Steve Knudson, LFC
Join Pastor Steve to hear about the trip he and others took to Tanzania to visit our partners in faith. He will show pictures and videos, along with recounting the personal and spiritual experiences they had along the way.


Sept. 23, 2018
Judea in the time of Christ: Who’s in charge here, anyway?
– Mike Bryant, LFC
According to the gospels, the Jewish priests arrested Jesus, then handed Him over to the Roman prefect, Pontius Pilate, for trial.
Pilate, in turn, tried to hand him over to King Herod Antipas. In this class we untangle the complicated political situation during Christ’s lifetime, where authority was divided and shared between Jews and Romans.
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Sept. 30 - Oct. 21, 2018
​Exploring Luther
Dr. Ken Jones, from Grandview University
Popular speaker and Grandview University Professor Ken Jones returns for a funny and intelligent four-week class on the four treatises written in 1520 by the great reformer of the faith, Martin Luther.

Nov. 4-11, 2018
​Roman Judea Jewish Revoltsand the Early Christian Church
Mike Bryant, LFC
First Lutheran’s own resident scholar Mike Bryant will give us a closer look into the Roman Judea Jewish Revolts and the Early Christian Church. From the years 66 - 135 A.D. three violent revolts raged and were brutally put down.


Nov. 4, 2018
FLC Trust and CR Foundation –
Brad Wegmann, LFC
Have you ever considered leaving a legacy to the Kingdom of Christ when you’ve “finished the race” as the Apostle Paul says? First Lu-theran Trust Team Member Brad Wegmann will explain some of your options to continue to make an impact with your generosity that will last for generations.


Dec. 2, 2018
Guided Tour of the Labyrinth –
Marcie Watson, Chapel
First Lutheran’s Director of Spiritual Transformation Marcie Watson will give you a guided tour of how you can use our labyrinth for a deeper connection with God this Advent. The Labyrinth is made available each Wednesday during Advent.