Adult Forums
Adult education classes on topics of current interest are held on Sunday mornings and other select times throughout the year. Identical forums will take place each Sunday at 9:30 and 11 a.m. All forums will take place in the Friendship Room unless otherwise noted. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be available.

Click here for a complete list of upcoming speakers and topics.

Bible study with the Pastors
is Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in the Gathering Room; participants meet at 9:30 a.m. for doughnuts and coffee. Midweek is a great time for renewal through God’s Word. Studies of the text for the following Sunday are offered by the pastors weekly. 

Women of the Bible
book study is Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the library starting Sept. 7 through the end of May 2011. This study is based on the book Women of the Bible by Ann Spangler. The book offers readers a chance to study the lives and legacies of 52 women in Scripture. Take part in the entire study or drop in when you are able. The time frame for this study is no more than 45 minutes each session.

Men’s Bible Study
with Pastor Dave is Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. in the Gathering Room starting Sept. 9. The Bible study will continue with the first five books of the Bible, commonly called the “Torah.” Coffee and rolls are available. All men are welcome.

Theology on Tap
meets  the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Often meets at Monk’s House of Ale Repute (420 E 8th St), but check with Pastor Jason Burggraff on possible location changes. Theology on Tap is an informal study in Scripture and Lutheran ideology aimed at young adults led by Pastor Jason. Please call the church office for more information about the next gathering at (605) 336-3734. Or, check out the Theology on Tap group page on Facebook.

Financial Workshop with Lutheran Social Services Credit Counselors
takes place Thursday, Oct. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Friendship Room. Lutheran Social Services Consumer Credit Counseling Service is dedicated to educating and empowering individuals and families to master their finances. This session is geared toward people in their 40s and 50s.

Alpha
provides a friendly, non-pressured opportunity to explore the deep questions of life and to grow spiritually. Participants will share a meal together and be a part of small group discussion. For more information on the next Alpha session, call the church office at (605) 336-3734.

Mission Festival
is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 20, and Sunday, Nov. 21. The mission festival will celebrate God’s ongoing mission among us and beyond us! A congregational get-together with a meal, speaker and more will take place on Saturday evening. The worship services will focus on mission, and colorful displays sharing information on the mission and ministry that First Lutheran supports will be available in Reformation Hall. Look for more information in upcoming news notes in the bulletin.

Young men’s small groups
are starting this fall for those interested in getting more connected with other guys, doing some cool things together, and exploring God’s Word. Contact Pastor Jason Burggraff at 339-1983, ext. 17, or jburggraff [at] flcsf [dot] org to express interest.

Lutheran Men in Mission (LMM)
is a national organization of the ELCA. Its mission is to strengthen men’s Christian faith, relationships and mission in their homes, churches and community. The men of First Lutheran organize golf tournaments, assist with the Salvation Army’s Toy Town toy distribution, man the parking lot during Washington Pavilion events and take part in quarterly meetings. Contact: Orrin Anderson, 332-5957.

Large Group Bible Study on Galatians
is Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Friendship Room starting Sept. 15, Thursdays at noon in the Friendship Room starting Sept. 16, or Sundays at 8:55 a.m. in Fellowship Hall starting Sept. 19. So there were some preachers in the early church who were teaching the Galatians that to follow Christ they had to be circumcised. What’s the big deal with that? Plenty, according to the Apostle Paul. Come and hear what he says and participate in this Bible study led by Pastor Jason.

WELCA Bible study series
First Lutheran Church Women 2010–2011 study featuring “The People of God: Unity in the Midst of Diversity” takes place in individual circles. Pastor John Christopherson will present an introduction to the study on Thursday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m. in the Gathering Room with Ruth Circle hosting a meal. The People of God: Unity in the Midst of Diversity will explore topics such as: reading the Bible, the body of Christ, worship, race, culture and more. The verse that ties these topics together is Amos 3:3: “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” For information on how to join a circle, contact co-presidents Norma Hofer (338-4185) or Mary Simko (332-2744).