Sunday Forum and other Bible Studies

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Sunday Forum 
​(Weekly Speaker Series)

ULC is blessed by the richness and diversity of its members, many of whom have ties to Michigan State University, state government, and a variety of local and national organizations. Each Sunday from September to mid-May, members have the opportunity to hear presentations and participate in discussions on a wide variety of topics.
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​We gather in person and via Zoom after our Sunday service at 11:30am ET.  Grab a cup of coffee  after the service is over to enjoy a few minutes of informal conversation prior to the presentation. 

Speakers and topics are communicated to  our members each week via our weekly announcements email, and schedules, once available, will be posted below.

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Women's Circles

Many ULC women and their guests engage in vibrant Bible study and fellowship within the context of three long-standing circles. The circles typically meet for Bible study and refreshments once a month in the Fireside Room according to the schedule below. New members are always welcome!

Circle meeting information:

Amnos Circle (the Greek word for Lamb)
Group Leader: Carol Mackin
Third Wednesday of each month at 9:30 am

Lychnion Circle (the Greek word for Light)
Group Leader: Carolyn Lohr
Third Tuesday of each month at 12:30 pm
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Rhodon Circle (the Greek word for Rose)
Third Wednesday of each month at 1 pm. Contact Connie Lenkowski for additional information.

Tuesday Morning Text Study

Members and friends meet weekly via Zoom on Tuesday mornings at 7:30 am to review liturgical texts for the upcoming Sunday. Contact Larry Wagenknecht for Zoom meeting code.

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Faith, Writing & Reflection

We meet Tuesdays from 2:45 to 4:15 pm. on Zoom.
​Contact: Carole Ford 

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ULC Book Club

The ULC Book Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1:30 pm.  We offer three ways to participate. You can join us in person at ULC in the Fireside room, join us via ZOOM or we can send you a recording of the discussion.

We depend on email to keep those wishing to attend informed of any changes in meeting time or location as well as the books we choose for our discussions.  If you would like to join us, please reach out to Beth Rahe or Mary Kotnik so we can add you to our email list. 

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Pub Theology

Join us in person on the last Tuesday of the month from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. We discuss four or five questions involving spiritual topics, philosophy, life, and theology.  Contact Jay  Dubois-Jones for more information.

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Coffee Connections

Coffee Connections is a monthly coffee hour for LGBTQIA+ people and allies at ULC and in the Lansing-East Lansing community.  Contact Jay DuBois-Jones for more information.

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Saturday Morning Bible Study

Saturday Morning Bible Study meets Saturdays at 10:45 am in the library at ULC.  On MSU home football gamedays, they will meet at Chateau Coffee on Waverly Rd. in Lansing.  All are welcome!  Questions?  Contact Stephanie Hall.

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Lectio Divina 

Lectio Divina meets via Zoom on Wednesdays from 12-1pm. Lectio Divina is not a bible "study" and requires no special knowledge of the bible. It is a time to listen to, reflect on, and respond in a very personal way to the reading of the day.  A spiritually refreshing meditative interlude.  Contact: Bill Trevarthen

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New Member Classes

New member classes are held throughout the year. New members meet with the pastoral staff for a "Lutheran Refresher" for those new to the Lutheran faith (as well as those wishing a refresher), and are welcomed to the congregation on "New Member Sundays."