MMMBS Schedule

2008 Monday Morning Men's Bible Study
MAY
4th		“Contemporary Creationism and Intelligent Design” – Dr. Rick Kyte, Viterbo Ethics Program Director and Professor of Philosophy
11th		“Civil Religion & Bridging Faiths in Today’s World” – Discussion
18th		“Mission of Mercy Dental Care Weekend" – Dr. Tim Durtsche
25th		MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY – NO SESSION
JUNE
1st		“Families of Faith – How to Engage in Dialog with Our Neighbors” – Dr. Paul Varo Martinson, Luther Seminary Professor Emeritus of World Religions (and ELC Guest Preacher this weekend)
8th		“ELCA Social Statement on Human Sexuality: Gift & Trust” - PART I – Highlights of a 10 year study of core beliefs & values on human sexuality by the ELCA. This DOCUMENT is on the AGENDA of our ELCA Churchwide Assembly (AUG ‘09) – PLEASE SEE & READ: http://www.elca.org/What-We-Believe/Social-Issues/Social-Statements-in-Process/JTF-Human-Sexuality.aspx
15th		“ELCA Social Statement on Human Sexuality: PART II - Recommendation on Ministry Policies” – A discussion of the 4 proposed Ministry Policy motions and their rationale for changes in the ELCA.
22nd		“Death, Dying, Bereavement & Public Mourning” – Dr. Mike Brennan, UW-L Center for Death Education & Bioethics and Sociology Professor (from England)
29th		“The Chat Open Forum” – Moderated by Pastor Solyst
JULY
6th		SUMMER HOLIDAY – NO SESSION
13th		SUMMER HOLIDAY – NO SESSION
20th		SUMMER HOLIDAY – NO SESSION
27th		SUMMER HOLIDAY – NO SESSION