ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Every week adults from Peace Lutheran Church gather together to study the Bible, develop friendships, pursue wholeness, and share life experiences. Are you ready to join in? Learn more about a sampling of our groups and classes here, email office@peaceaustin.org for more information or to explore what may be your next steps.
Sunday Opportunities
We offer snacks and conversations every week after the worship service. Most Sundays also feature a potluck lunch and discussion topic. Check below for the schedule of events. You can also find current information in our weekly email and Facebook page.
Weekday Opportunities
See the weekly email or email us to get connected with these groups.
Women’s Bible Study on the first Wednesday of each month at 9:30 am on Zoom. All women are welcome for Bible Study. Bring your Bible as we dive into God’s word through the study published in Gather, the ELCA women’s publication.
Men in Mission meet monthly for a potluck meal and Bible Study, usually on the fourth Tuesday at 6:30 pm, and also for special outings and service projects.
Our Book Club, Perpetual Page Turners meets via Zoom monthly on the second Thursday at 1:30 pm.
Community Connections Sessions
06
Nov '24
Potlucks Oct – Nov
06
Nov '24
Upcoming Post-Worship Potlucks
We are excited for our next series of post-worship potlucks. Here are out topics for the coming weeks:
October 13 – Sermon Stammtisch – deeper conversation about the lectionary texts and Sunday sermon.
October 20 – Fall Festival Preparations – Feel free to bring food to share and help us get ready for the Fall Festival beginning at 1:30!
October 27 – Reformation Jeopardy! – You won’t want to miss this fun Reformation Trivia event…and perhaps some food reminiscent of 1600’s Germany…?
November 3 – All Saints Stammtisch – conversation on the sermon and All Saints Sunday. Feel free to bring a dish that honors the memory of a loved one (and a recipe card to share), if you wish.
November 10 – Inside Out 2 Movie Matinee – We’ll have some themed treats and discussion starters, and then a screening of Pixar’s most recent film, beginning at noon, with discussion to follow. Activities for all ages will be available. (Note, this session will extend a bit longer than the usual potluck, until about 2:30 pm.)
You are always invited to bring a dish to share or a brown bag lunch. See you there!
05
Oct '24
Potluck Topic 10/6
05
Oct '24
Faith & Civic Life – Putting it into Practice
This Sunday for potluck, we will follow up on our previous series by holding a ballot research session where folks can look over their sample ballot and research down ballot candidates and other issues for the upcoming election. We will also go over the legislative priorities that have been released by Texas Impact for the upcoming Texas State Legislative Session beginning in January.
You are invited to bring a dish to share or a brown bag lunch. You may want to print your sample ballot ahead of time, if you can. See you there!
This Sunday for potluck, we will follow up on our previous series by holding a ballot research session where folks can look over their sample ballot and research down ballot candidates and other issues for the upcoming election. We will also go over the legislative priorities that have been released by Texas Impact for the upcoming Texas State Legislative Session beginning in January.
You are invited to bring a dish to share or a brown bag lunch. You may want to print your sample ballot ahead of time, if you can. See you there!
14
Sep '24
Civic Life & Faith
14
Sep '24
Civic Life & Faith Conversations at Post-Worship Potlucks & Online Sundays and Mondays in September
Join in the upcoming adult education series on Civic Life & Faith, very timely in this general election season. We will be reading through and discussing the new draft social statement from the ELCA (the national church body of which we are a member).
Join in the upcoming adult education series on Civic Life & Faith, very timely in this general election season. We will be reading through and discussing the new draft social statement from the ELCA (the national church body of which we are a member).
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07
Sep '24
Day of Service 9/8
07
Sep '24
God’s Work, Our Hands – ELCA Day of Service – Sunday September 8
Please join us after the service this Sunday to fill bags with hygiene products that will be taken on the Mobile Loaves and Fishes truck for families in need. With your help this will go quickly and smoothly. Potluck lunch will follow for those who wish to participate.
07
Sep '24
Book Club Sept 2024
07
Sep '24
Peace’s Book Club reads fiction, and meets the 2nd Thursday of each month on zoom. The next meeting is this Thursday on Thursday, September 12 at 1:30 PM. The book this month is As Bright as Heaven by Susan Meissner. The book for October will be The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende. If you wish to be added to the book club email list please email us.
31
Aug '24
Potlucks resume 9/1
31
Aug '24
Post-worship potlucks return this Sunday – September 1 at 11:30! This week we’ll be talking about how our denomination comes to positions on social issues to get ready for a more in depth study of the ELCA’s new draft statement about faith and civic life. (And we’ll be adding online sessions, too, for those who can’t connect in person on Sundays!)
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Aug '24
Day of Service
24
Aug '24
God’s Work, Our Hands – ELCA Day of Service – Sunday September 8
The Congregational & Community Care Board will be sponsoring three (3) volunteer opportunities for Peace members and friends. In order to assess interest, we will have volunteer sign-up sheets at Rally Day on August 18. You can also indicate interest by email. You can volunteer for more than one activity!
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17
Aug '24
Rally Day 8/18
17
Aug '24
Kick Off The Program Year with Peace (and a very special guest) – August 18
On Sunday August 18, Peace will kick off the program year, and we hope you can be there!
In worship at 10 am, we’ll have a blessing for bags & backpacks for those returning to school (and those continuing to go to work).
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18
Jul '24
Austin Pride 8/10
18
Jul '24
Austin Reconciling Lutheran (Peace and other local RIC organizations) are registered for both the Festival and the Parade. We will be needing more SWAG for both, so if you see any good deals please pick up some and bring it to the church. Look for upcoming details and sign-ups for both the Festival and Parade.
09
May '24
Potluck 5/12
09
May '24
May 12 Post-Worship Potluck – Synod Assembly Sharing Session
Join in after worship on Sunday to hear about synod assembly from those who went this year representing Peace: Pastor Carolyn, Vicar Brady, and Gene and Kathleen Holiman. They’ll talk about what synod assembly even is anyway…and what happened there in Corpus Christi this year. And then, you can feel free to ask questions!
04
May '24
Potluck 5/5
04
May '24
Israeli/Hamas/Palestinian conflict
Bring your favorite dish (or an easy dish, or something that you picked up at HEB that morning) and stay for Food, Fellowship. and Learning. Or just stay, there is always plenty.
Rev. Rodger Ericson has recently traveled to Amman Jordan Also Rodger has a grandson who he visited that works with humanitarian aid to Palestinians. Rodger will share what he has seen and lead a discussion.
Bring your favorite dish (or an easy dish, or something that you picked up at HEB that morning) and stay for Food, Fellowship. and Learning. Or just stay, there is always plenty.
Rev. Rodger Ericson has recently traveled to Amman Jordan Also Rodger has a grandson who he visited that works with humanitarian aid to Palestinians. Rodger will share what he has seen and lead a discussion.
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Apr '24
Potluck 4/28
27
Apr '24
This past Monday we celebrated Earth Day, focusing on the care and mending of God’s creation. On Sunday we’ll be having a collaborative conversation on gardening in central Texas.
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