Adult Faith Formation
We offer many different opportunities for adult faith formation at OLSC.
If you have any questions or would like more information about any of these opportunities, please contact the Faith Formation Director, Missy Schroeder at missy@osluth.org or at 260-402-4477.
Adult Forum
10:20 – 11 am
Fellowship Hall or virtually
Adult Forum is an opportunity to learn and interact with speakers who presents information, perspectives, and opportunities to serve our community on a variety of themes. Some recent speakers and topics include:
- LUM Immigration Services
- Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Services
- Food Sustainability and Bread for the World
- Habitat for Humanity
- Gateway to Hope Narcan training
Centering Prayer
Mondays, 9 – 9:30am
Fellowship Hall or join virtually
Centering Prayer is a contemplative, meditative prayer that invites us to focus on the Presence of God. The intention is to enter into the pure, unknowable presence of the Mystery we call God. To return to this intention, a sacred word may be chosen to repeat silently to yourself. A word may arise out of the text or from within. This word may be repeated continually in rhythm with your breathing or simply returned to whenever you notice your mind wandering.
Luncheon Lectio Divina
Wednesday, 12 – 12:20 pm
Join virtually
Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of praying the scriptures which encourages us to listen, notice, open, and respond to the Word of God praying within us. In this practice we do not so much read scripture as scripture reads us. We come to the text not for information but for the transformation of our lives. If you are looking for a spiritual practice to help you get through the week or just your Wednesday, I invite you to join us!
Pints with a Pastor
Check the calendar for upcoming dates
This group meets at a local restaurant, winery, or pub. The establishments we choose are usually friendly to all age groups, so college and high school students are invited to join us as well. In a nutshell, Pints with a Pastor (PwaP) is a group sitting around a table talking about current issues of faith, philosophy, ethics, and ideas over a beverage. It is a safe space, where people can be honest and open about topics of faith, ask any questions, and at the end of the night, know that it’s perfectly fine if we disagree with each other…
Book Club
Check calendar for upcoming events
This is a casual group of people who love to discuss the books they are reading. If you like to read and explore new books and meet new people, this may be the group for you!
This group meets on Zoom. Check the church calendar for dates and the Zoom link.
If you have any questions contact Holly Black at hmwb26@aol.com.
Hearts and Crafts
Fellowship Hall
If you are an experienced crafter or a beginner, you are welcome! Bring your crafting supplies and your curiosity.
We hope to meet monthly. We will have a small make-and-take project and then time to work on our own crafts. (The meeting may alternate between Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning at 1:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall.)
For questions and more information contact Holly Black at hmwb26@aol.com.
Check for dates on the calendar.
Men's Breakfast Group
1st Saturday of the month, 8:30 am
Literato
Many years ago, a younger group of OSLC men started to meet for breakfast once a month and had a topic for discussion or a book review. Everything changed so that now we are much older, and we have no topic or book review. We just enjoy whatever comes up. We welcome newcomers and guests. There is plenty of space. Each orders their own food and drink and heads for our table.
Dinner Group
Check calendar for upcoming events
This is a casual group of folks who love to eat and enjoy each other’s company. It is usually held at one person’s home who provides the main dish, and the guest brings everything else.
Our intention is to build community and friendship knowing God is present in all of it.
Women, Wine and Feminine Spirituality
You are invited to join us on Sunday afternoons, from 2:00-4:00 pm at Wildcat Creek for Women, Wine (or whatever your preferred beverage) & Feminine Spirituality.
This is a casual group that meets once a month to discuss a book related to women and their spirituality. You do not need to read the books to participate, all though it is helpful.
Check the church calander for the date and if you have any questions or would like to attend; please contact Missy at missy@osluth.org or 260-402-4477.
Working Mom's Group
You are invited to join us for OSLC’s Working Mom’s Group on the first Saturday of the month from 9:30 -11:00. We currently meet at Java House located at 4729 Meijer Ct., Lafayette, IN 47905.
This casual group meets to support one another as moms and women
working outside the home. If you have any questions, please get in touch with
Missy Schroeder at missy@osluth.org or 260-402-4477.
Please check the church calendar for dates and location.
Hear some recommendations from our faith formation director
Books and prayer books dealing with loss and grief
Books for spiritual formation, prayer, and spirituality