Adult Faith Formation

“We Must Plant the Church”:
The Story of Lutherans in America

SundayS at 9:30 am 
February 2 – March 9
Room 203-204

As Faith Lutheran celebrates 40 years of mission and ministry, the Lutheran movement in America covers over 400 years. When Lutherans came to America, they brought with them Martin Luther’s belief that people of faith engage the big questions of the day.

This story is characterized by the tension between honoring the European roots of the church and adapting to the new realities of American life. The Lutheran church, from its earliest days, faced religious pluralism, intolerance, racism, war, lack of state support and diversity of languages and traditions.  It wasn't easy then, and it isn't easy now. Understanding American Lutheran history can change the way we see ourselves and our future.

The Adult Faith Formation class on Sunday mornings will include a video featuring some of the most respected experts on Lutheran history followed by small group conversations. This video series on the history of Lutherans in America transports learners through four centuries of the planting of the Lutheran church in this new land.  

Sessions:

February 2 :     Session One: On New Soil: The Colonial Lutherans

February 9:      Session Two: In Times of Trial: Arriving in Waves

February 16:   Session Three: To Meet Human Need: Building Institutions

February 23:   Session Four: Working Together: Lutherans Uniting

March 2 :           Session Five: In Modern Times: Becoming an American Church

March 9:            Session Six: The Future of the Lutheran Church