FEBRUARY ADULT FORUMS ANNOUNCED – “Faith and Stories” is the theme for the Forums on February 11, 18, and 25. Andre Dubus’ short story “A Father’s Story” with Dr. Paula Carlson, Luther College President, as guest leader will begin the series on February 11. The story is available here: http://www.mbird.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/AndreDubus_AFathersStory.pdf
Some copies are available on the Narthex Table. On February 18, member Richard Ylvisaker will lead the discussion of two biblical stories – Abraham and Isaac (Genesis 22:1-18) and The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32). Paula Carlson will return on February 25 to lead the discussion of “Christmas 1967”, a chapter in Oscar Hiljuelos’s novel Mr. Ives’ Christmas. Participants are encouraged to read the stories in advance of each session. Contact Richard Ylvisaker for additional information.
Andre Jules Dubus II (August 11, 1936 – February 24, 1999) was an American short story writer, essayist, and autobiographer.
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