Adult forum: Special 500th Anniversary of the Reformation

Rick Steves’ “Luther and the Reformation”, a documentary video provided by the ELCA, will be shown during Adult Forum on October 15 at 10:50 am. Additional information and discussion questions are available on the ELCA’s website www.elca.org/ricksteves

Tuesday October 10
9:30 a.m. – Anna Circle – Haldis Kaasa hosts at Aase Haugen – all welcome

Wednesday, October 11
7:30 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast
10:30 a.m. – Aase Haugen Communion
1:00 p.m. – Wellington Place Communion
2:00 p.m. – Miriam Circle – LaVerne Ramsey hosts
7:00 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal
8:00 p.m. – Band Rehearsal

Thursday, October 12
10:00 a.m. – Adult Bible Study- IN FELLOWSHIP HALL

Friday, October 13
11:00 a.m. – Education Committee

Sunday, October 15 – 19th Sunday after Pentecost- Place to Connect Campaign Kickoff
8:45 a.m. – Handbell Choir Practice
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion – Live Broadcast
10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour
10:45 a.m. – Sunday School and Youth Forum
10:50 a.m. – Adult Forum – “Luther and the Reformation”, a documentary video

Sunday, October 8, 10:50 am — Adult Forum: Special 500th Anniversary of the Reformation — Luther College Associate Professor of History Robert Christman –Professor Christman will speak about Notre Dame Professor Brad Gregory’s new biography of Martin Luther, Rebel in the Ranks:  Martin Luther, The Reformation, and the Conflicts that Continue to Shape our World.  He will also provide a brief overview of the field of Reformation Studies, its changing emphases, newest avenues of investigation, and most recent insights.  Christman’s research interests focus on the German reformation, late Medieval and early modern Europe history, including the intersection of Islam and Christianity.

On Saturday October 7 at 10 am, at the Decorah Fish Hatchery, Good Shepherd will participate with the Decorah United Church of Christ and First Lutheran with a Blessing of the Animals.  Come with your pet, or a picture of their pet, for a time of music, readings and blessings to celebrate the holiness of all creation and to ask God’s blessing on our animals.  Don’t have a pet? Please come too, and join us for this special morning!  

Tuesday October 3
4:00 p.m. – Mary Circle – Sharon Drew hosts

Wednesday, October 4
7:30 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast
6:00 p.m. – Confirmation Class
7:00 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal
8:00 p.m. – Band Rehearsal

Thursday, October 5
10:00 a.m. – Adult Bible Study
5:00 p.m. – Community Meal at First Lutheran

Sunday, October 8 – Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
8:45 a.m. – Choir Practice
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion – 11a.m. Broadcast
10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour
10:45 a.m. – Sunday School and Youth Forum
10:50 a.m. – Adult Forum – Martin Luther biography, Rebel in the Ranks – Robert Christman