9:30am Sunday Worship Services
St. Olaf Associate Professor of Religion and Environmental Studies. A theologian with degrees from St. Olaf College, Denver Seminary, and Luther Seminary. Research areas include Protestant ecotheologies, vocation, ecofeminisms, agrarian studies, ecological resistance movements, childhood studies, and the theology of motherwork. She teaches about ecotheology, place-based spirituality, Biophilia, theo-ethics of climate change, and culture of nature.
Week 4
The Path of Engagement and Action
5/18 9:30 am Worship
Text: John 3:7-10, John 13:31-35,
Sermon: A Path and Plan of Resolute Love
Preacher: Rev. Howard White
Climate Witness: Tim Goodwin, Science Educator and Musician
10:30 am Class: What Then Shall We Do? What You Do Matters
Rev. Clay Oglesbee, What’s Your Plan? Four Scenarios
Panel: Rev. Howard White, Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Alan Anderson and Richard DeBeau, Rotary Climate Action Team
Other Voices on Climate Commitments
Week 3 Mother’s Day
In the Face of Loss and Challenge: Resilience and Care
5/11 9:30 am Worship
Text: John 10:22-30
Sermon: Listening for a Voice
Preacher: Pastor Donna Dempewolf
10:30 am Class: Courage and Resilience to Care for Creation
Presenters: Mary Lynn Oglesbee, Courage and Renewal Facilitator (Parker Palmer methods)
Week 2
Our Creatureliness in the Creation/Earth
5/4 9:30 am Worship
Text: John 21:1-19 and Genesis 2:4b-9, 15-17 (inclusive language)
Sermon: Called to be Creatures
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Timothy Eberhart, Eco-Theologian, Garrett Seminary and Director of the Center for Ecological Regeneration
10:30 am Class Title/Focus: God in All Things: Recovering our Spiritual Ties to the Land
Week 1
Gratitude for Creation, Suffering and Deep Hope
4/27 9:30 am Worship
Text: John 20:1-18
Sermon: Hope Through Tears
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kiara Jorgenson, Professor/Eco-Theologian, St. Olaf
Facilitated Reflection led by Tim Goodwin
Facilitated Sharing about Our Care for Creation
10:30 am Class: Our Current Climate Situation: Global and Local
Presenter: Dr. Mark Seeley, Minnesota Extension Emeritus meteorologist and climatologist
Wednesday, March 12th, 6:00 pm In-person (Reception Room) or via Zoom Facilitated by Pastor Donna Dempewolf
Quesadilla (chicken or cheese)
Spanish Rice
Mexican Corn Relish
Chips and Salsa
Root Beer Floats
Chili and bread bar
Salad bar
Treats and ice cream
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
United Women of Faith Sunday, March 2, guest Shawna Nelsen-Wills – worship and Adult Forum. Continued monetary donations, and shower with needed items.