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 from 9:40-10:40am most Sunday mornings during the program year. 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 | November 10; 9:40am
A Deep Dive Into a Whale of a Tale Together with Pastor Peter, explore the story of Jonah in depth, reflecting on its themes of calling, resistance, and transformation. This forum will also provide space for open discussion and thoughtful engagement with the recent...
Sunday Forum | October 27; 9:40am
Realizing Our Vision for Ministry Congregational Leaders will be updating the congregation on direction of various ministry initiatives. Among the items in planning to be discussed are the following: Sacred Settlement: Financial Review & Process for Discernment...
Past Sunday Forums
Sunday Forum | November 3; 9:40am
https://youtu.be/KQ3-9Gpv6Cs 1 IN 6 NEIGHBORS In Minnesota experienced food insecurity in 2021. That's 483,000 people. 1 IN 7 KIDS Didn't have regular access to the nutrition needed to thrive. SENIORS Are the fastest-growing group of food pantry visitors. Second...
Sunday Forum | October 20; 9:40am
What's the Big Deal with David? Join us for a thought-provoking presentation by Old Testament scholar Dr. Kathryn Schifferdecker, as she explores the enduring significance of King David in shaping modern Christianity. Here's how Dr. Schifferdecker describes her...
Sunday Forum | October 13; 9:40am
Our guest presenter is Kelly Miller, an enrolled member of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. She is the newly appointed Chief Program Officer, former Director of the Department of Indian Work of Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul. This is an organization who...
Sunday Forum | October 6; 9:40am
Exodus 32 | Who or what is your God? The newly freed Israelites stopped at Mt Sinai on their way to the promised land while Moses went up the Mount to get an important word from God. Moses and God were delayed and the Israelites got tired of waiting for a word from...
Sunday Forum | September 15 @ 9:40am
According to family systems theory, family of origin dynamics is universal across the human species and nature. They also replicate automatically in future generations and appear in all human relationships and organizations. Accessing at least three generations of wisdom in your family through self-differentiation and curiosity can provide perspective, calm anxiety, and direct one’s life. Wendy believes such self-work is a vital component of spirituality.
Sunday Forum | September 22 @ 9:40am
In Your Dreams! Listening for God Scott Tunseth and Suzan Hurlbut discuss how the story of Joseph in Genesis reminds us that dreams matter, especially when we hear or experience the presence of God. How might dreams and spirituality be connected? How do dreams become...
Sunday Forum | September 29 @ 9:40am
As we approach the gruesome anniversary of the Hamas-led terrorist attack on Israel, we continue to lament over the on-going violence and trauma being perpetrated by both sides of this historical conflict.
Special 90-min Sunday Forum | Native Nations: Standing Together for Civil Rights
Sunday, August 18; 10:45am On August 18, following the worship service, you are invited to a special 90-minute adult forum to view and discuss the ELCA video, Native Nations: Standing Together for Civil Rights. Hear indigenous leaders, activists and organizers, tell...
Sunday Forum | May 12 @ 9:40am
Talking About Mental Health Is Prince of Peace a community that welcomes people who have experienced a mental illness? How could we become more welcoming and provide safe places for people to share their experience and questions? The Rev. Hannah...
Sunday Forum | May 5; 9:40am
Love, illustrated. Rev. Steve Thomason’s passion and calling is a fusion of art and theology. This is evident in his role at Luther Seminary where he is an Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation. Half of his responsibilities dwell in the realm of traditional...
Sunday Forum | April 28; 9:40am
In the Shade and in the Shadows One of the first things our Campus Planning Task Force did last year was to codify some of the ways we are responding to the homeless in our community. Knowing that our parking lot was regularly providing shelter to people living...
Earth Day Congregational Event
Kristyn Buetow of Minnesota Waste Wise will lead an information session on organics recycling (AKA compost) to prepare the congregation for the roll-out of organics recycling at Prince of Peace.
Sunday Forum | Sunday, April 14; 9:40am
Young Adults, LCM, and the Future of the Church Lutheran Campus Ministry-Twin Cities bears witness to the love and mercy of Christ in the midst of 55,000 young adults at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. We often talk about young adults as the "future"...
Sunday Forum | April 7; 9:40am
On Sunday, April 7, the Sunday Forum welcomes back Kristofer Phan Coffman, professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary. In January he presented us with a fascinating overview of the Gospel of Mark. At this forum he will explore the influence of the Apostle Paul's...
Sunday Forums During Lent 2024
Luther's Seven Visible Marks of the Church Martin Luther gave a full statement of his doctrine of the church in his 1539 treatise On the Councils and the Church. He expanded on this understanding of the church in answering a most basic question for...
Sunday Forum | February 11; 9:40am
The story of Jesus’ transfiguration has inspired countless artists over the centuries. We’ll use a variety of examples to engage this story even more deeply and wonder together how inspired artists might also inspire us to see God in some new and brilliant ways.
Sunday Forum | February 4; 9:40am
On Sunday, February 4 Dave Scherer and Joe Davis will lead Sunday Forum. Their time will center around Corel West's quote "Justice is what love looks like in public." This Forum is open to all ages and will be child and youth friendly....
Sunday Forum | January 28; 9:40am
The story of the Gerasene Demoniac and his healing by Jesus in Mark 5:1-20 is a story that appears in all three Synoptic Gospels. Why is this story of demon possession and Jesus' act of healing so important? What questions does this story raise? What...
Sunday Forum | January 14; 9:40am
Luther Seminary professor of New Testament Kristofer Phan Coffman will provide us with an overview of the fast-moving Gospel of Mark, which we are currently following in our Sunday worship texts. https://youtu.be/x0lxq9HeKO0
Sunday Forum | January 21; 9:40am
Council members will review and answer questions about proposed amendments to our constitution and bylaws. These proposed amendments will be voted on at our congregational meeting on January 28.The main effect of the proposed changes would be to pave the way for...
Sunday Forum | January 7; 9:40am
Danielle Igbanugo from the organization, Coated in Love, will share about their special annual December event, “3000 Acts of Kindness” where volunteers provide more than 3000 of Minnesota’s homeless with free lunch, hair cuts, dental service, clothing, and much more....
Sunday Forum | Sunday, December 10; 9:40am
On Sunday, December 10 the Sunday Forum will be based on Richard Rohr's meditation on The Poverty of Christmas. (Plus there will be a fun Christmas Quiz!) You can find a copy of Richard Rohr's The Poverty Christmas by CLICKING HERE....
Sunday Forum | Sunday, December 3; 9:40am
As we begin Advent we have the opportunity to view and learn more about the unique and inspiring creativity of The Saint John’s Bible, especially the Isaiah illumination, “Messianic Predictions” and the Gospels’ "Birth of Christ" and "The Word Made Flesh.” Our...
Sunday Forum | Sunday, November 19; 9:40am
Architects Shape Next Steps for PoP Campus At the end of September the HGA Architectural and Engineering firm included Prince of Peace as a participant in a design and planning workshop. Some creative ideas for future campus development were generated,...
Sunday Forum | Sunday, November 26; 9:40am
Each Sunday in our prelude slides we declare in our Welcome Statement that we are “seeking reconciliation and wholeness,” and we post an Acknowledgment of Native Lands. We have invited Dr. Kelly Sherman-Conroy to our Adult Forum on November 26 to help us to explore and reflect on what these statements mean from her perspective as the ELCA’s first Native Woman Theologian with a Ph.D.
Sunday Forum | November 12; 9:40am
Kristyn Buetow from Minnesota Waste Wise will be leading an open conversation and presentation about recycling right at church and at home. The information session will include details about Minnesota's recycling goals and rules, the benefits of recycling, how the...
Sunday Forum | Sunday, November 5; 9:40am
In September Jim and Caryn Josephson traveled to Tanzania to visit our partners in Bomalang’ombe and Vikongwa. In this Adult Forum, they will share stories and pictures of their journey and give an update on the amazing things that God is doing through this partnership.
Sunday Forum | October 29; 9:40am
Join Mark Granquist, professor of the History of Christianity at Luther Seminary as he presents "What did Luther think he was doing?". More about Mark... Mark A. Granquist is Professor of the History of Christianity at Luther Seminary, a position he has held since...
Sunday Forum | Sunday, October 22; 9:40am
Leadership & Lament in Israel The ancient kings of Israel, like David, faced many challenges in living out their callings to lead God’s people. Sometimes, they excelled, often they fell far short. The modern state of Israel and the Palestinians who also call...
Sunday Forum | October 8; 9:40am
Catechism, Creed & Commandments What do you remember about your years in confirmation? Can you still remember Luther’s explanations or the Bible verse you recited before the congregation? As our middle-schoolers launch into a new year of confirmation, Pastor...
Sunday Forum | October 15; 9:40am
Be My People The story of Ruth & Naomi is a powerful witness to capacity to create a life-sustaining family, even among those only related by circumstance. Our Special Guest, Heidi Wiste, is the President of Children’s Home Society of Minnesota and...
Sunday Forum | October 1 @ 9:40am
Join Scott Tunseth as he explores the many names of God and considers what they mean for our life of faith.
Sunday Forum | May 14 @ 9:40am
The Sunday Forum on Sunday, May 14, is an opportunity for congregational participation in the work of the Campus Planning Task Force. Hear about projects the Task Force will be studying and the decision factors that will help to evaluate potential...
Sunday Forum | May 7; 9:40am
We proclaim that Prince of Peace welcomes all. Our new welcome statement names the circumstances of those who have been made to feel unwelcome in many places and affirms our intent to welcome them here. But that statement is just a beginning. How are...
Sunday Forum | April 16; 9:40am
Where Are We Coming From? Leading with Christian Love as we Communicate about Sexuality Set aside some time to reflect on your own sexuality education, consider inclusive Christian perspectives as they relate to sexuality, and craft an intention...
Sunday Forum | April 23; 9:40am
How Christian Communities Can Promote Inclusivity for Those with Invisible Disabilities April 23, 2023 Adult Forum discussion led by Dr. Rachelle Hansen, a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in Neurodevelopmental Conditions: Through word and deed, Jesus...
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...
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...