Ecumenism: the Truth as One
In this, the 500 year anniversary of the Reformation, we experience and explore the many voices of Christianity, and the call of the monastery to be grounded in (unity) ecumenism. Come for one or more sessions. All are welcome. $30/lunch.
Wednesdays, 11:45 am-1:30 pm
February 21, February 28, March 7, March 14, March 21, 2018
March 14, 2018 | The United Church of Christ: United and Uniting
Leader:
Tisha Brown is the Associate Conference Minister for Leadership Development and Faith Formation with the Wisconsin Conference of the United Church of Christ. She directs the conference’s Lay Academy program, a spiritual formation, leadership development and faith
formation ministry of the conference She also works with the conference’s Catalyst Team sparking innovation, encouraging congregational vitality and nurturing clergy leadership. She is pursuing a Doctor of Ministry in Creative Leadership degree from Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Shawnee, KS. Prior to serving on the conference staff, Tisha was one of the pastors of the Madison Christian Community, an ecumenical ministry partnership between Community of Hope, UCC and Advent Lutheran, ELCA. Tisha is a member of Mt. Vernon, UCC in Mt. Vernon and enjoys singing, poetry and long walks with friends and time with family.
Cost:
$30/lunch
Registration:
Register one week before the lunch you wish to attend.
Attend one of the other Lenten Lunches this year:
February 21, 2018 | Via Media
Via Media is a Latin phrase translated as “middle way” or way between two extremes.
Led by Al Majkrzak, retired Episcopal priest (learn more)
February 28, 2018 | Hearts Strangely Warmed: the Essence of Methodism
Led by Rachel Olson, former United Methodist pastor (learn more)
March 7, 2018 | In Essentials, Unity. In Non-essentials, Liberty. In All Things, Love.
Led by Rev. Staci Marrese-Wheeler, a Moravian pastor (learn more)
March 21, 2018 | Always Reforming—a Journey of Renewal
Led by Judy Nolde, Lutheran chaplain for Triangle Community Ministry and Ken Smith, retired Lutheran (ELCA) pastor (learn more)