Provocative and thoughtful conversations are intended to spark your imagination and help participants explore the full spectrum of faith and life. Guest speakers and featured presenters on a whole range of topics are scheduled and curated by the Adult Ed Committee. Often the topics are intended to complement the stories that are explored in worship or other areas of our life together.
Sunday Forum takes place 9:40-10:40am on Sunday mornings. We will gather in the reception room, enabling us to broadcast our presentations and discussions, using Zoom for those who prefer to connect remotely (see the link above). Frequently, these sessions will also be recorded and available for viewing later.
Click here for a video tutorial if you are unfamiliar with connecting via Zoom. Note, this does require that you install an application on the device you plan to use (desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone) so you’ll want to be prepared in advance of our scheduled meeting time.
Coming up at Sunday Forum
Sunday Forum | March 26; 9:40am
Community First: The Sacred Settlement VisionJoin us between worship services for a deeper look at the community first concepts that form the foundation for our interim sacred settlement. What do we mean by “community first”? How did the community first model get...
Past Sunday Forums
Sunday Forum | March 12; 9:40am
To explore how the rule of law guides the lives of Christians, we were joined by Mitchell Hamline Law Professor, Susan Martyn, a national authority on issues of legal ethics. She was also a part of the recent Church and State ELCA dialogues on Government and Civic Engagement, the process for forming the coming Social Statement.
Sunday Forum | March 5; 9:40am
Is Debt Forgiveness Fair? College debt is a massive burden that affects millions of people. According to the Federal Reserve, 43% of all adults that attended college had student loan debt, owing a combined $1.75 trillion. Last August, the...
Sunday Forum | February 19; 9:40am
Prince of Peace member and retired ELCA pastor Steve Sveom will be leading this Sunday's discussion on Jesus' parables. Our forum will include a brief introduction of Jesus' parables. Then, we will discuss how seeds and yeast teach us about God's kingdom and how...
Sunday Forum | February 5; 9:40am
How Does Poetry Transform Led by two Prince of Peace members, Rev Gary Olsen and Ruth Hagander, whom both have extensive experience writing poetry. Join us as we discover what poetry has meant to them and how it has affected their lives....
Sunday Forum | February 26; 9:40am
I wonder...about CYF ministry...? Speaker: Pastor Melanie Hill During Lent we are all about Wondering this year--Wondering as a spiritual practice, if you will. Wondering is a foundational piece of storytelling in Godly Play, which Pastor Melanie often uses...
Sunday Forum | January 29; 9:40am
In his book The Greatest Prayer, John Dominic Cross describes the Lord’s Prayer as “a prayer from the heart of Judaism on the lips of Christianity for the conscience of the world…. a radical manifesto and a hymn of hope for all humanity.” Carol Swanson will...
Sunday Forum | January 22; 9:40am
For the upcoming Adult education on January 22nd, we will be meeting in the sanctuary. We are extending an invitation for the congregation to join us on our journey to becoming an RIC (Reconciling in Christ) church. An RIC statement has been given to the church...
Sunday Forum | January 8; 9:40am
Alexis Oberdorfer, Vice President of Community Engagement and Partnerships, leads LSS in partnering with other organizations and community leaders to advance new innovations, partnerships that build healthier, more sustainable communities and to improve the lives of...
Sunday Forum | January 15; 9:40am
Dr. Gabrielle Clowdus, visionary and co-founder of Settled, will be with us to describe the significance and promise of using a “full community” approach to addressing chronic homelessness. She’ll describe how the research she conducted as a PhD candidate in architecture at the University of MN has led her to uncover a more promising and affordable way to address the needs of the chronically homeless in the Twin Cities.
Sunday Forum | Sunday, November 20; 9:40am
“In 2015, Saint Paul Area Synod Bishop Patricia Lull requested the formation of a working group to address gun violence in our congregations and communities. Members of ENGAGE include pastors, concerned parents, gun owners, and activists in our community...
Sunday Forum | December 4 & 11; 9:40am
The Gospel of Matthew will be our primary companion as the Narrative lectionary transitions during Advent and into the new year with the story of Jesus. In Matthew’s telling, Jesus is the fulfillment of the promises God has made to Noah, Sarah & Abraham,...
Sunday Forum | Sunday, November 13; 9:40am
Shaping our Vision for the FutureCongregation president Michael Stetzler and Pastor Peter will provide a comprehensive overview of challenges and opportunities facing Prince of Peace and how we are planning to respond. A major new challenge is the loss of an...
Sunday Forum | Sunday, October 23; 9:40am
Mary Sue Hansen, Executive Director of the Suburban Ramsey Family Collaborative, will discuss the issue of housing instability in our community, with particular attention to the impact on families with children. Note: our previously promoted presentation from...
Sunday Forum | Sundays, October 16; 9:40am
Homelessness is Happening There was a time last week when there were four cars parked overnight in our church parking lot, providing shelter for their occupants. Homelessness is on the rise in Roseville and Prince of Peace has an opportunity to respond. Cari...
Sunday Forum | Sunday, November 6; 9:40am
Pastor Ruth Sorenson, Director of Spiritual Care at Lyngblomsten, will be with us to talk about spirituality and aging. What role does, or can, faith play in the second half of our lives? Come and hear about Ruth's new call and a little bit about the mission and...
Sunday Forum | Sunday, October 9; 9:40am
Election day is coming and issues abound – policy and process are both important. The forum on October 9 will not focus on candidates but offers an opportunity to converse with each other about some important parts of our life and society; dangers and possibilities. ...
Sunday Forum | Sunday, October 2; 9:40am
"Refugee Services 101" with Lynn Mullin, Volunteer Program Coordinator with Lutheran Social Services Refugee Services 101 provides a brief look at some of the key questions we often receive about refugees: What makes someone a refugee? Where do they come from? What is...
Sunday Forum | Sunday, September 18; 9:40am
"Covenant in the Bible” with Dr. Anna Marsh, Luther Seminary Assistant Professor of Old Testament The primary way the Bible presents the relationship between God and people is as a covenant. This might be a familiar word for those in faith communities, but what does...
Sunday Forum | Sunday, September 25; 9:40am
"Taking (Many) Faithful Steps” with PoP HS Youth Ten high school students explored Chicago this summer while on a trip of service & learning. Most of them had never been to the "Windy City" and now they’re eager to share what they discovered during their...