Adult Forums

Sunday Adult Forums are speaker-led inspirational and educational sessions for listening and sharing and meet the 1st, 3rd, & 4th Sundays during the Education Hour (10:05-10:55 AM) from September through May.

• February 11th:  Brunch in the Fellowship Hall
• February 18th:  Refugee Resettlement: Sharing the Journey—Call and Response by Kathryn Berger, Refugee Program Specialist: Volunteer and Outreach with the Minnesota Council of Churches—Refugee Services
  • We are pleased to have Kathryn Berger with us to share more about our refugee neighbors here in Minnesota. After a brief overview of the global refugee crisis, we will consider who refugees are, what their choices are, where they come from, how they get to Minnesota, what they bring to us, and how we can share in their journey.
    • “Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!” Hebrews 13:2
• February 25th:  TBD
• March 4th:  Abiding Savior Mission Endowment Fund
  • Did you know last year the Endowment granted $4,850 to ministries in our church and community? In 2018 over $6,000 in grants will be awarded. The Endowment Fund has over $125,000 already and is growing. Just imagine how much of a difference we can make if together we commit to growing the Endowment! You do not have to be “rich” to make a gift to the endowment in your estate planning, Endowments are for everyone. Just like everything we do here at Abiding Savior, the Endowment will continue to grow as we work together!
  • What is an Endowment? Why should I give to one? If I did make a gift, how would the money be used? Come and hear answers to this question and many more as the Endowment Committee and Pastor Ryan present on the basics of Endowments and the specifics of the Mission Endowment Fund here at Abiding Savior.
• March 11th:  Brunch
• March 18th:  Faith Communities and People with Mental Illnesses presented by NAMI Minnesota (Nation Alliance on Mental Illness)
  • Mental Illness is a serious issue affecting many individuals and families as well as our communities. Come and learn the basics of mental illness, the impact of the stigma associated with mental illness, and increase your understanding of the role faith and faith communities play in recovery for people living with mental illnesses. This Forum is presented by Learn about NAMI Minnesota. This organization works to educate people about mental illness and to be a resource to others who are affected by mental illness directly or indirectly. This Forum can help us both learn more about mental illness and to change attitudes towards mental illnesses.
• March 25th ~ Palm Sunday:  Fellowship Hour in the Coffee House
• April 1st ~ Easter Sunday:  Easter Breakfast in Fellowship Hall!
• April 8th:  So the Church is Called to be Missional. What does that Mean? by Dr. Terri Martinson Elton, Associate Professor of Leadership at Luther Seminary
  • Ever wondered what the word “missional” means? How does the church stay relevant in our changing society? This two week series will offer a simple framework for understanding the church’s missional call in language that is accessible, talk about what this understanding means for congregations today, and offer examples of the ways congregations around the country are living it in their contexts. Week one will introduce the framework with several ministry examples and week two will talk about the shifts congregations face as they grow into this new way of being a church and share how congregations have addressed them in their setting. Dr. Elton is Associate Professor of Leadership at Luther Seminary in St. Paul. Dr. Elton studies trends and leadership in congregations, especially as these congregations deal with change and conflict. If you are concerned about the future of the church, God’s church, this is an excellent opportunity to ask questions and learn more about how Abiding Savior can continue to help make God relevant in the changing society of today.
• April 15th:  So the Church is Called to be Missional. What does that Mean? by Dr. Terri Martinson Elton, Associate Professor of Leadership at Luther Seminary
• April 22nd: Brunch in Fellowship Hall
•  April 29th:  TBD
•  May 6th:  Waffle Breakfast for SnackPack
  • Join us for a Waffle Breakfast sponsored by the Mounds View Lions.  All proceeds will benefit the SnackPack program at Pinewood Elementary School.
• May 13th ~ Mother’s Day:  Fellowship Hour in Coffee House
• May 20th ~ Lutheran Luau:  Pig Roast and Pot Luck!
• May 27th:  Fellowship in Coffee House