St. Peter's strives to provide a variety of opportunities for adults to come together to connect, question, and grow as they begin or continue their own spiritual journey. Topics may include scripture explorations, current events, and other issues relevant to adults' everyday life. Sessions may be lead by clergy or laypeople, and often include guest speakers and outside experts.
No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome and encouraged to attend these varied educational sessions.
Adult Forums are held on select Sunday mornings after the 10:00 a.m. service (10:45 a.m. – 12:00 noon)
September 21: Scarcity versus Abundance with Maureen Tang
This interactive session will explore the concepts of scarcity and abundance mindsets
in our everyday lives. Maureen will share some of the latest research from behavioral,
economics and positive psychology and relate these ideas to Christian teachings.
October 11: "Miracles in the Bible and beyond" with Pastor Mike Carlson
We experience no small miracle in our own parish this year. This, combined with
recent cutting-edge biblical scholarship about the topic, inspired Pastor Mike
to lead two sessions about miracles in the Bible and beyond.
October 18: "Miracles!" with Pastor Mike Carlson
See above
October 26: The Separation of Church and State
Where does this concept come from? When was it instituted in our democracy? What
are some of the advantages and disadvantages? How does it show up in public
discourse today? And what would Martin Luther say?
Presenter: Rob Strauss
November 9: Hidden Voices, Living Wisdom - Exploring Female Mystics
In this session, Sherri and Stephanie will introduce us to passages from brilliant
spiritual women, such as Julian of Norwich, Hadewijch, Catherine of Siena, Teresa of
Avila, and some of the desert mothers.
Presenters: Sherri Retif and Stephanie Freidly
November 16: Adenauer, Portrait of a Christian Statesman
This session will present a biographical sketch of Konrad Adenauer, the first
chancellor of Germany after WWII. The swift economic and moral recovery of the
country after the collapse of Nazi Germany was made possible by many people and
gracious international support, but Adenauer's faith and principles, his amazing
tenacity and leadership is something to remember in our world today.
Presenter: Pastor Andreas Wagner
Bible studies are offered via zoom on Tuesdays at noon (12:00 – 1:00 p.m.) We are currently studying the Book of Acts. For more information, please contact Rob Strauss at Robstrauss@comcast.net
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