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 ZoomAll 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

Potlucks resume 9/1

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!)


Day of Service

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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Rally Day 8/18

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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Austin Pride 8/10

Save the Date: Sat. August 10 – Austin PRIDE
 
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.


Potluck 5/12

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!


Potluck 5/5

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.


Potluck 4/28

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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Potluck 4/21

God is the cure-giver, and Stephen Ministers are the care-givers. At this week’s potluck after worship, come learn about Stephen Ministry–its history, how it works, who can benefit from a Stephen Ministry relationship, and much more! Come with any questions you have about it.


Potluck 4/6

LuMin Pastor Brad Fuerst will be leading Worship. He will be happy to answer question after the service about UT’s Lutheran Campus Ministry, including the Tuesday Tailgate Meals and the Daily Bread Food Pantry.

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Lenten Study

Lenten Study – Manna & Mercy
 
This Lent during at our Sunday post-worship potlucks, we’ll be using the book Manna and Mercy by Lutheran pastor theologian Daniel Erlander.  We’ll also use the book on Wednesday evening worship following the Wednesday potluck. Study Guide for Manna and Mercy.


Potluck 1/28

Sunday, January 28 is potluck and a class on BIAS.  It is about the biases humans typically bring to new situations and ways to change thinking to escape the boxes the biases create. This class has lots of discussion so more people will make the class more interesting. 


Potluck 12/17

Food and… The Texas Ramp Project

After the service, this Sunday, plan to stay for the potluck and learn about the Texas Ramp Project. The mission statement for The Texas Ramp Project is “Building Freedom for the Homebound”.

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