Education Ministry
GROW IN FAITH WITH US
Each week, Emmanuel offers a variety of opportunities to learn, grow, and connect through faith. We invite you to join us for any of our educational and discussion-based programs.
On Mondays, we gather for Happy Hour on Zoom at 4:00 PM ET for conversation, fellowship, and faith discussion. On Thursdays, we offer Bible studies designed to deepen your understanding of Scripture and its application to daily life. On Sundays at 10:15 AM, join us for Sunday Forum, where we discuss faith, current events, and how our beliefs shape the way we live in today's world.
We also provide a weekly recorded devotion that you can watch at your convenience.
Can't make it to a session? Visit our YouTube channel to view past Bible studies, devotions, Sunday Forums, and other educational offerings anytime. ( YouTube channel at Emmanuel Lutheran Church)
Browse below for more information about each of these opportunities. We hope you'll join us!
SUNDAY FORUM | WHAT DID WE LEARN ABOUT CATHOLIC-LUTHERAN EXPERIENCES?
Join Father Andy for this week’s Sunday Forum as he reflects on what we’ve learned through our Thursday Bible Studies and our Catholic-Lutheran conversations and experiences.
We’ll look back at the questions, discoveries, and insights that have helped us better understand both traditions—and perhaps discover where we have more in common than we realized.
Come join the conversation! Everyone is welcome.
THIS WEEK’S DEVOTION | PSALM 145
Join Pastor Bliese as he reads Psalm 145 and shares some of his insights for this week’s Psalm.
Psalm 145 is a joyful hymn of praise celebrating God’s greatness, goodness, mercy, and faithfulness. God is gracious and compassionate, “slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.” His kingdom is everlasting, and His care extends to all creation.
We worship not because we have earned God’s favor, but because God is worthy of praise. The psalm emphasizes God’s compassion and goodness toward all creation. We are called to tell others about God’s mighty works and faithfulness. Having received God’s grace and provision, we respond with thanksgiving, worship, and lives that point others toward God.
Psalm 145 reminds us that God is gracious, faithful, and generous—and our response to that grace is a life of praise, thanksgiving, trust, and sharing God’s goodness with others.
BIBLE STUDY: A PRIEST AND A PASTOR WALK INTO A BIBLE STUDY | Thursdays at 10:30 AM
Join us next Thursday at 10:30 AM as Pastor Lillejord and Father Andy wrap-up their conversation about Catholic and Lutheran beliefs.
Topic for Sept. 24: Why Are There So Many Churches? Can We Be One?
Together, they’ll explore:
Authority: Scripture alone or Scripture and Tradition?
What divided the church?
What still separates Catholics and Protestants?
What beliefs do we share?
Living together as followers of Christ
We’ll look at key Scriptures including: John 17, Acts 15, 2 Timothy 2, 2 Thessalonians 2, Ephesians 4
Bring your Bible, your questions, and your curiosity! Everyone is welcome.
Join us Thursdays at 10:30 AM - in person or online. Bring your Bible, bring your questions, and bring a friend.
NEW THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY | THE BIG BEAUTIFUL BIBLICAL THEMES
Thursdays | October 1–December 10
10:30 AM–12:00 PM (in person or Zoom) or 6:30–8:00 PM (in person only)
Join us for a new Thursday Bible Study as we explore Major Themes in the Gospel, using engaging videos from the BibleProject to guide our conversations and study.
Rather than focusing on just one book or passage of the Bible, we’ll step back and look at the big picture—following important themes as they unfold throughout Scripture. Think of it as looking at the whole forest rather than just the individual trees.
This study is designed for everyone, whether you have a deep knowledge of the Bible or are just beginning to explore Scripture. Come with your questions, curiosity, and Bible!
No registration or sign-up is required. Just come and join us!