Adult Faith Formation
Wednesday Adult faith formation
The Book of Revelation
September 10 - November 19
Pastor Eric Carlson guides participants on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm through 10 sessions on the Book of Revelation—a bizarre and beautiful text that has inspired poets and artists, musicians and movie-makers. Click here for an overview of this series.
A learner’s guide is available to order for $12 but is not necessary for participation in the class. Click here to place an order in the church office by September 1.
Sunday adult faith formation
Beginning September 14
Gather on Sundays at 9:30 for presentations on a wide array of topics from a variety of speakers. Grab a cup of coffee and meet in St. Michael’s Hall. Click here for a list of upcoming topics.
Sunday BIBLE STUDY
Beginning September 14
Faith Lutheran member, Pastor Gregory Davis, will be offering a study on the following weekend’s scripture texts on Sundays at 9:30 am in the Luther Room. Bring coffee and a Bible, and walk through the themes for the next weekend.
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 2nd Thursday of each month from 7:00 - 9:00 pm in The Point at church. For more information, contact Joan Strentz.
Men’s Bible Study
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.
The next gathering of the 7th Stage group will be Thursday, August 21 from 5:30-7:30 pm at the home of Ryan Glanzer & Ann Kindwall (14215 Dellwood Drive, Urbandale). Please join us for a wonderful time of food and conversation. RSVP at kflagg4712@gmail.com or text 515-988-6161.
Faith Stitchers
The Faith Stitchers meet Mondays from 1:00—3:00 in the Luther Room for a time of fellowship and to knit, crochet, and make a variety of stitched items for people in need. All are welcome! 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.
The next Ladies Night Out will be at Fridays at the Farm on August 15 from 4:30 - 7:30! We’ll meet up at the beautiful Middlebrook Farm in Cumming for live music, great food, and local drinks. Just bring a camp chair and come ready to enjoy a laid-back summer evening with other women from the church. This is a come-and-go event—feel free to arrive whenever works for you. Everyone will purchase their own food and drinks from the vendors on-site. We'll gather in one spot, so look for the group of ladies with chairs near the music area! No RSVP needed – just show up and hang out.