There are numerous opportunities throughout the year for adult educational study. Led by our pastoral leadership, outside guest lecturers, and congregational members, the topics vary widely from informational sessions on community programs and outreach to specific bible studies and topics of churchwide interest. Join us between Sunday services or on Wednesday nights! There are also bible study group for both Men and Women.
Wednesday Night Adult Study Group
In November the Wednesday Night Adult Study Group (5:45-6:45 in the office conference room) will be looking at a variety of topics!
- November 6: Grounded in Gratitude: Practices for Living Into Thanksgiving We’ll gather to explore how we live into gratitude as a spiritual practice and how our lives are shaped by those practices.
- November 13: Budget Forum with Council and Finance Team The Finance Team conducted extensive interviews with leaders of our many ministries in preparation for the 2025 budget. It is our practice to offer two opportunities for the congregation to learn more about the budget prior to its adoption at the annual meeting on November 17th.
- November 20: No Adult Class, Pastor Julie is out that day.
Adult Forum, Sundays 10:10am, Fireside Room
Between the services bring your curiosity and a cup of coffee! Join us between our two services for an adult educational forum in the Fireside Room. Topics are wide ranging; from specific bible studies, to community engagement programs, to ministry education. All are welcome!
- November 3: Remembering the Saints: Grief as a Paradox – Led by our resident expert, Karen Barale, we will be invited to consider the ways our grief impacts us, especially in this season.
- November 10: Budget Forum with Council and Finance Team – The Finance Team conducted extensive interviews with leaders of our many ministries in preparation for the 2025 budget. It is our practice to offer two opportunities for the congregation to learn more about the budget prior to its adoption at the annual meeting on November 17th.
- November 17: The Story of this Place: A Brief History of Gloria Dei – Join our resident historian, Sue Schultz, for a fascinating journey through the 119 years of faithful ministry in Olympia that is Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.