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Sunday Morning LearningAt 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.
This is an overview of our topics for the fall. For specifics of each weekend, please visit the "This Weekend" page. |
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Winter, 2019
Jan. 13 – Lutheran Day on the Hill Information
Pastoral Intern Michelle Schultz will lead a group from First Lutheran to Lutheran Day on the Hill at the state capitol on February 19, 2019! This is a day when Lutherans from across the state visit the Capital and speak with our legislators about seeking social justice and other causes. It’s and empowering experience to exercise your right and responsibility to be part of the legislative process, so come learn more and join us!
Jan. 20 – Cedar Rapids Housing Services, Sara Buck
Cedar Rapids has an array of programs and services to help its residents obtain and maintain their homes. From Federal HUD and HOME block grants to First Time Home Buyer programs and Housing Rehabilitation programs, come hear from The City of Cedar Rapids Housing Programs Manager Sara Buck tell about all the city does to ensure safe shelter for its residents.
Jan. 26/27 & Feb. 2/3 – Newcomers Spark & Ignite! If you are kinda new around here and want to know more about plugging into the congregation and its ministries, this two-part into session is just for you! Also offered Saturday Evenings.
Jan. 27 – Building Project Presentation
Pastor Steve will be reviewing
Jan. 27 – What's Happening During Construction?
Pastor Craig Brown will be walking through how worship and other events in the life of the congregation will be taking place during construction.
February 3 – Family Promise Update
We will welcome John Derryberry, Executive Director of Family Promise of Linn County, who will give us an overview and update of the ministry that partners with local congregations to help homeless families work towards permanent and stable housing and employment.
Pastoral Intern Michelle Schultz will lead a group from First Lutheran to Lutheran Day on the Hill at the state capitol on February 19, 2019! This is a day when Lutherans from across the state visit the Capital and speak with our legislators about seeking social justice and other causes. It’s and empowering experience to exercise your right and responsibility to be part of the legislative process, so come learn more and join us!
Jan. 20 – Cedar Rapids Housing Services, Sara Buck
Cedar Rapids has an array of programs and services to help its residents obtain and maintain their homes. From Federal HUD and HOME block grants to First Time Home Buyer programs and Housing Rehabilitation programs, come hear from The City of Cedar Rapids Housing Programs Manager Sara Buck tell about all the city does to ensure safe shelter for its residents.
Jan. 26/27 & Feb. 2/3 – Newcomers Spark & Ignite! If you are kinda new around here and want to know more about plugging into the congregation and its ministries, this two-part into session is just for you! Also offered Saturday Evenings.
Jan. 27 – Building Project Presentation
Pastor Steve will be reviewing
Jan. 27 – What's Happening During Construction?
Pastor Craig Brown will be walking through how worship and other events in the life of the congregation will be taking place during construction.
February 3 – Family Promise Update
We will welcome John Derryberry, Executive Director of Family Promise of Linn County, who will give us an overview and update of the ministry that partners with local congregations to help homeless families work towards permanent and stable housing and employment.
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.
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
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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. 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. |
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. |