Adult Forum is returning to a weekly format this year, beginning on Sept. 22. It runs from 9:15-10:15am on Sunday. Please mark it into your weekly calendar. Adult Forum will be available in hybrid form this year, meeting in the library and also available on Zoom. The Zoom link will be in Friday eblasts or available by contacting the church office.
September 22 Introduction to Bishop’s Challenge
This year the Bishop’s challenge is called “Caring for God’s Good Creation.” The challenge is to find ways to enhance our congregation’s care for creation through increasing the ecological sustainability of our practices. The goal is to do something new in five different areas of congregational life. Come hear about the challenge and brainstorm ways that we as a congregation can participate.
September 29 Timely Conversations
Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey will join us for their “Timely Conversations” workshop. This workshop will discuss the role of living wills and other measures that can be taken to be prepared in the event of an emergency or sudden drastic life change.
October Bible Study
Beginning Oct. 13, during Adult Forum we will have a four-week study of the book of Ruth, using the Book of Faith curriculum from Augsburg Fortress. The curriculum includes participant books. If you would like a participant book of your own, please sign up in the office by September 15. The cost is $6. Shared copies will be available for those who do not sign up.
Other Adult Education opportunities
Wednesday Sept. 18 Contemplative Prayer – The contemplative prayer group resumes this month, meeting the 3rd Wednesday of each month. It is a time for meditative prayer, sharing, and learning ways to open oneself to the presence of God around us. 7:00 hybrid – in the library and on Zoom.
Wednesday Oct 2. Hybrid Book Discussion Group – Jane Goodall, Reason for Hope. During the Season of Creation, you are encouraged to read Jane Goodall’s celebrated memoir, in honor of the 25th anniversary of its publication. You are then invited to join for a discussion of it as the season comes to an end, on Oct. 2 at 7:00 on Zoom, led by Pastor Eric. The book touches on science, spirituality, reflections on God, and environmental action. You can buy a copy at: https://shop.janegoodall.org/product/Reason-For-Hope-A-Spiritual-Journey/JGI103. It is also available at most local libraries, including in audio forms.