Trinity’s Adult Education Class (formerly called the Adult Forum) meets at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays from September 11 through the end of May in the Fireside Room located in the main building, at the end of the Sunday School wing.

Topics in the past have included guest speakers from different religions and denominations, a study of Lutheran history, current social issues, and guest speakers from nonprofits in our community. Come join us for presentations related to Christian discipleship.

Our goal is to offer a variety of topics ranging from Scripture study and Christian spirituality to moral issues and current events. 

Have a topic you would like addressed? Please contact Linda Nevermann who does the scheduling for the Adult Education class along with a small committee.

The 2012 SPRING schedule for Adult Education continues…

 

April 1

Faith in Action Series What is Sacred to You?

Participants will explore ways to observe the season of Epiphany with eyes open to “God sightings” in home and daily life.

Speaker: Linda Nevermann

 

April 8

(Easter: No Class)

 

April 15

Faith in Action Series: An Update on Ethiopia

Recently, Ken & Linda Halvorson visited the chicken hatchery in Ethiopia, met the new manager, helped organize an Advisory Board, and met with church leaders and members. In addition, they met with TLC’s sister church in Dessie,Ethiopia. They will share pictures and stories.
Speakers: Ken & Linda Halvorsen
Ken and Linda are passionate in their mission work in Ethiopia. They have taken several trips to Africa, their faith guiding them through their work. They are Whidbey Island residents and are members of Trinity.

 

April 22

Faith in Action Series: Hands and Feet of Jesus

Serving the homeless in Seattle and Everett areas, we will have testimonials from people who have gone to the Compass Center, Tent City. Everett Men’s Gospel Mission, and to Everett Gospel Mission Women’s Shelter.
Speaker: Bill Cotterell
Bill Cotterell leads groups of volunteers, serving the homeless and needy, reaching out to them in inclement weather or sunny days throughout the year.
Bill and his wife Sonja live on Whidbey Island and are members of Trinity.

 

April 29

Faith in Action Series: 50 Years of Northern Lights

Anaktuvuk Pass founded in 1949 by Nunamiut families, was one of the last native populations settling into village life. Directed by Caven Keith, this documentary interviews village elders who founded the settlement and merged their native faith with Christianity. Newer generations carrying on the traditions; look at the past, consider the present, and prepare for the future,
Speaker: Caven Keith
Doing feature film audio work in Hollywood, Caven has worked as executive and consultant in the technology/telecommunications fields, television/film industry productions for the George Lucas Educational Foundation, ESPN, Discovery Channel, America’s Most Wanted, Rachael Ray, Sony, and the U.S. Army among others. He volunteered cultural literacy work; teaching college in West Africa.
Cavin and his wife Nicole, and their two sons live on Whidbey Island and are members of Trinity.

 

May 6

Faith in Action Series: Days for Girls International

Celeste Mergens is the founder and Executive Director of Days for Girls International. From Honduras to Zimbabwe, she shares the inspiring stories of how Days for Girls International began and grew to serve in 22 nations on 5 continents, giving impoverished women worldwide dignity, education, opportunity and freedom. The story of Days for Girls is inspiring testimony that leaning on the arm of the Lord can create enormous miracles.
Speaker: Celeste Mergens
Guided by her faith, Celeste founded Days for Girls International. She was a Whidbey Island Writers Association founder and organized “We the People.” Celeste is a former Whidbey Island resident and lives in Lynden with her husband.

 

May 13

Faith in Action Series: Praying the Psalms and other hymns of the Church

The Psalms and other hymns of the Church are able to reach and nurture us profoundly. To that end this class is offered providing help and encouragement for devotion and prayer in daily life. Come explore the prayerful language of favorite hymns and how they minister to our mind as well as our spirit.
Speaker: Pastor Jerry

 

May 20

Faith in Action Series: Faith Through Icons

Many years ago, Byron was inspired by his faith to create icons. He will give a brief history of icons, how he became interested in them, the process of creating them and the importance of them in his spiritual life. He will have some of his icons at the class and be open to questions.
Speaker: Byron Birdsall
Byron is a gifted artist with a broad portfolio of artwork. His work is on display in local/regional/national galleries. His art was displayed in the narthex during Lent. Byron and his wife Billie are Whidbey Island residents and are members of Trinity.