Adult Faith Formation
Sunday @ 9:30 AM
Faithful Connections is a time for caregivers—parents, guardians, grandparents, uncles, aunts, godparents, etc.—to come together for intentional conversation about forming the faith of young ones. Meet in the Luther Room for discussion, guest speakers, prayer, resource sharing, and general support.
Adult Faith Formation meets in St. Michael’s Hall on Sunday mornings during the program year (September—April) for Bible study and conversation about timely topics, social issues, ministry partners. Here’s the Fall 2024 lineup of topics. Click below for the study sheets from the “How to Have Crucial Conversations” series.
Wednesday @ 6:00 PM
Pastor Carlson leads an eight-week session called “Making Sense of the Cross” at Wednesday Adult Faith Formation, beginning January 8. Whatever we say about the cross, we are also saying about God. So, what does the cross mean? What can it tell us about God? How can it help us approach, understand, and know God better? In this course participants will think deeply about what Jesus' cross might mean to us.
A participant book is helpful but not essential. The book, authored by David J. Lose, may be purchased on Amazon or by signing up through the church office online or in the Commons. The deadline for online orders is December 30, and the cost is $15. Checks can be made to Faith Lutheran Church with “Making Sense” in the memo line. Cash is also accepted. No person will be excluded due to their financial situation. Please contact Pastor Eric regarding a scholarship.
Bible Study Groups
Search and Serve
This women’s group meets weekly on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 -11:30 via Zoom. We SEARCH together by reading/studying topics decided on by our group. Each month we study the Bible Study in the ELCA Women's 'Gather' magazine. We SERVE through our weekly monetary gifts (usually $1/week) which supports Back to School backpacks, YMCA Supportive Housing Campus, Serving Hands Inc., Joppa, and the Urbandale Food Pantry. For more information, contact Connie Picken.
Circle of Friends
Circle of Friends is a group of women which meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 1:00 - 3:00 pm in St. Michael’s Hall. Fellowship and snacks are shared prior to Bible Study which is from Gather, the magazine of Women of the ELCA. For more information, contact the church office.
GATHER
The Women’s Gather Bible Study meets the 1st Thursday of each month from 7:00 - 9:00 pm in the Luther Room at church. For more information, contact Joan Strentz.
Men’s Discussion of Next Sunday’s Scripture
Meets weekly on Tuesdays from 7:00 - 8:00 am to discuss the upcoming scripture lessons for the weekend. Click here to learn more.
Fellowship Groups
7th Stage Social Gatherings
This group meets periodically throughout the year with the intention of connecting with other Faith members. Questions and RSVPs can be sent to the7thstageflc@gmail.com. The name “7th Stage” refers to Erickson’s 8 Stages of Psychosocial Development. The 7th stage, or middle adulthood, is when people come together to create and nurture positive changes that will benefit others.
Faith Link
This group is a monthly gathering for people to discover links between faith and life and foster community. Participants meet on the third Wednesdays beginning at 3:30 pm for coffee and snacks followed by a topic facilitated by the pastors or speaker. The session will conclude in time for Faith Feast beginning at 5:15 pm. The first Faith Link will be held on Wednesday, September 18th in Room 203-204.
Faith Stitchers
This group meets Mondays from 1:00 - 3:00 pm in The Point. This ministry exists to provide a fellowship of service and to meet the command of Jesus in Matthew 25 to “clothe the naked” with a variety of stitched items. For more information, contact the church office.
Guys Night Out
Meets monthly on the last Monday of the month at 7:00 pm for fellowship at local establishments. For more information send an email to flcgno@gmail.com or check us out on on Facebook.
Ladies Night Out
This group meets monthly at different venues throughout the community—restaurants, homes, farms, etc. Check out the eNews for the latest information.
Events
Women’s Retreat
The Women’s Retreat is typically held in April. Check back for more information.