Church, Bible and Culture: ELCA at the Crossroads

"Church, Bible and Culture: ELCA at the Crossroads" is the theme of a significant conference planned for Sunday, Jan. 10, at the Ramkota Hotel (I-29 & Maple Street) in Sioux Falls.

Speakers include the Rev. Dr. James Nestingen, a well-known and respected Lutheran scholar, and Bishop Kenneth Sauer, former chair of the ELCA Conference of Bishops.

The current theological concerns facing the ELCA will be addressed and followed by an opportunity for questions. The theological conference was organized by concerned area ELCA pastors.

There is no cost for attending, but a free-will offering will be received.

For planning purposes, pre-registration is encouraged. If you plan to attend please contact Dayleen at 605-371-3737 or dayleen.swanson@gloriadei-sd.org.

Poster and bulletin insert masters are available online.

Schedule

1:00pm – Registration

2:00pm – Welcome

2:15pm – “Reformation II” by The Rev. James Nestingen Rev. Nestingen taught church history at Luther Seminary, St. Paul, from 1980-2006. He has written and spoken prolifically on Luther's catechisms and confessional Lutheran theology.

3:30pm – “So Here We Are” by The Rev. Ken Sauer Rev. Sauer served as Bishop of the Ohio Synod, LCA from 1973-1987, and Bishop of the Southern Ohio Synod of the ELCA from1987-1996. He chaired the Conference of Bishops from 1992-1996.

5:30pm – Close (Dinner on your own)

7:30pm – Holden Evening Prayer at First Lutheran, 327 S Dakota, Nestingen preaching

All ELCA members are welcome and encouraged to attend.