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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Winter – Spring, 2019

March 3, 2019
Books That Didn’t Make the Cut in the Bible – Pr. Craig, LFC
Learn about how and when the Bible was canonized into its current order.  Discover which mysterious books got left out and why.

March 10, 2019
How to Read the Bad News along with the Good News of the Bible – Pr. Steve, LFC
Have you ever wondered why something bad happens it’s included in the Bible?  Learn why sometimes negative things are used to point us to God as we learn how Lutherans read for both Law and Gospel. 

March 17, 2019
Is Some Scripture More Important Than Others? – Intern Michelle, LFC
Should we take all advise and commandments found in the Bible as equal to one another or should some bear more weight than others?  Find out how Martin Luther made sense of this with his idea of a “Cannon with the Cannon.” 

March 24, 2019
Congregational Vote on Building – Pr. Steve, LFC      
Join us for this important vote of the entire congregation as we decide on specific construction bids for our sanctuary renovation, “Renewing God’s House.”

March 31, 2019
Did Everything in the Bible Really Happen? – Pr. Steve, LFC
Did God really mold Adam & Eve out of clay?  Was Jonah actually swallowed and spit out by a whale?  Discover how different people read the Bible as both metaphor and as literal interpretations and even if certain things never literally took place how they can still teach us something about God.

April 7, 2019
How On Earth Do I Read Through Leviticus?! – Pr. Craig & Intern Michelle, LFC
“This is year I’m finally going to do it!” you tell yourself.  You set out to read the Bible and then quickly find yourself mired in Levitical law. What to do now?  Don’t fret!  Intern Michelle and Pr. Craig will give you some tips to navigate the rough patches and get back on track.

 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.