Ecumenism: the Truth as One
In this, the 500 year anniversary of the Reformation, we experience and explore the many voices of Christianity, and the call of the monastery to be grounded in (unity) ecumenism. Come for one or more sessions. All are welcome. $30/lunch.
Wednesdays, 11:45 am-1:30 pm
February 21, February 28, March 7, March 14, March 21, 2018
March 7, 2018 | In Essentials, Unity. In Non-essentials, Liberty. In All Things, Love.
Leader:
The Rev. Staci Marrese-Wheeler is a Moravian pastor, celebrating 25 years in pastoral ministry this year. She is the daughter of Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox parents and is married to a Presbyterian pastor. Staci has offered pastoral ministry in Presbyterian, United Methodist, United Church of Christ and Moravian congregations. She has also served as director of an Interfaith Volunteer Caregiver program and as a hospice Bereavement Coordinator. She currently serves the Lakeview Moravian Community Church on the east side of Madison, where she has been in ministry since 2009. The Lakeview congregation and Staci are part of the “East Madison Seeds of Peace” which is an ecumenical alliance of eight east side churches doing community ministry together.
Cost:
$30/lunch
Registration:
Register one week before the lunch you wish to attend.
Attend one of the other Lenten Lunches this year:
February 21, 2018 | Via Media
Via Media is a Latin phrase translated as “middle way” or way between two extremes.
Led by Al Majkrzak, retired Episcopal priest (learn more)
February 28, 2018 | Hearts Strangely Warmed: the Essence of Methodism
Led by Rachel Olson, former United Methodist pastor (learn more)
March 14, 2018 | The United Church of Christ: United and Uniting
Led by Tisha Brown, Associate Conference Minister for Leadership Development and Faith Formation with the Wisconsin Conference of the United Church of Christ (learn more)
March 21, 2018 | Always Reforming—a Journey of Renewal
Led by Judy Nolde, Lutheran chaplain for Triangle Community Ministry and Ken Smith, retired Lutheran (ELCA) pastor (learn more)