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!
THIS WEEK’S DEVOTION | Psalm 26
Join Pastor Bliese as he reads Psalm 26 and shares some of his insights for this week’s Psalm.
The psalmist asks God to examine his heart, keep him from evil, and lead him in the way of faithfulness.
This psalm raises an important tension: We are called to live faithfully, yet our confidence ultimately rests not in our own goodness, but in God's mercy and grace.
Psalm 26 isn't ultimately about proving that we are good people. Instead, it invites us to examine our lives honestly while trusting completely in God's mercy. We strive to live faithfully—not to earn salvation, but because we have already received God's grace through Christ.
Psalm 26 calls us to live with integrity, turn away from evil, and confidently seek God's presence, knowing that our true righteousness comes not from ourselves but from God's grace in Christ.
SUNDAY FORUM
We’ll take a break from Sunday Forum this week, but we hope you’ll join us for our next Sunday Forum on September 13, for a special Forum about the installation of Rwanda’s new bishop.
Pastor Rick will share stories, experiences, and insights from his recent time in Rwanda, including his experience of this special installation.
Join us for this wonderful opportunity to hear about Pastor Rick’s journey and learn more about our brothers and sisters in Christ in Rwanda!
BIBLE STUDY: A PRIEST AND A PASTOR WALK INTO A BIBLE STUDY | Thursdays at 10:30 AM
The conversation is going strong - and it’s not too late to join us!
We’ve had a wonderful turnout for A Priest and a Pastor Walk into a Bible Study, with a great group gathering each week both in person and online. And there’s still plenty of time to jump into the conversation!
Join Pastor Lillejord and Father Andy Guenette, a retired Catholic priest and member of Emmanuel, as they explore some of the fascinating similarities and differences between Catholic and Protestant beliefs. What do we share in common? Where do our traditions differ - and why? What does Scripture say? And how have history and tradition shaped the ways Christians understand and practice their faith?
Each week brings a new topic and plenty of thoughtful conversation, so you don’t need to have attended the previous sessions to join in. Come for one week or come for the rest of the series. There’s a place for you at the table.
Whether you were raised Catholic, Lutheran, another Protestant tradition, or simply want to learn more, you’ll find a welcoming environment where questions are encouraged, different perspectives are respected, and we grow together in our understanding of Scripture and one another.
Join us Thursdays at 10:30 AM - in person or online. Bring your Bible, bring your questions, and bring a friend. It’s definitely not too late to join the conversation!
