Religion in Life Religion in Life is a Sunday morning learning opportunity for adults September - May that takes place from 10:00-10:50 a.m. (between worship services) in the Courtyard Room. We host excellent speakers in various fields as they explore personal, social, Biblical, and ethical issues, inviting conversation in how religion and faith intersects with life. This fall we are excited to host the following speakers/conversations:
January 8, 2023 Senator John Marty & the Minnesota Legislature Join State Senator John Marty as he shares more about the work of the state legislature and conversation about the upcoming legislative session.
January 15, 2023 St. Michael’s Council & Annual Meeting Information Members of the St. Michael’s Executive and Church Council will be talking about items for the upcoming annual meeting. This will allow time to ask questions around 2022 financials, 2023 Budget, Constitutional changes, and potential Capital Campaign.
January 22, 2023 Gun Violence & The 2nd Amendment Professor Matt Filner, serves as professor of Political Science, former Chair of the Social Science Department, and is currently President of the Faculty Association at Metropolitan State University. Professor Filner is committed in his work and conversations surrounding the 2nd Amendment to deepen our collective understanding and build our capacity to save lives.
January 29, 2023 Trans-formation This Sunday, often noted as Reconciling in Christ Sunday, Austen Hartke will be speaking about LGBTQI2A allyship. How can you use your privilege for good, as an individual? How can the church create safe spaces and work for justice, as an organization? Join in the conversation in continuing to build an authentically welcoming community, moving from hypothetical to the practical to make full inclusion of all God's children a reality.
