We invite you to join us for a speaker series focusing on how Christians can engage faith and culture in today’s world. There is no cost to attend. Each speaker will present at Concordia Lutheran Church from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, which includes Q&A. This event is open to everyone, so we encourage you to share this invitation with your friends and neighbors.
A speaker series from Concordia Lutheran Church Kirkwood
Engaging Faith and Culture
Christian Nationalism | November 6th
This panel discussion features Rev. Dr. Joel Biermann, Professor of Systematic Theology, Concordia Seminary St. Louis.
Christians know that Jesus is Lord. But, how his lordship over the present world fits with the authority of civil leaders is not easy to sort out. As the influence of Christianity in contemporary American culture continues to diminish, many Christians advocate strong political and even militant action to stem the nation’s slide into ungodly behavior and policies. This inclination or activity goes by many names, but Christian Nationalism captures the sentiments and commitment well. While supporting the extension of God’s truth into America is certainly right, Christians need to consider carefully just how much enthusiasm they should harbor for Christian Nationalism.
Immigration: Reaching Out to Exiles | December 4th
Followed by a panel discussion on Immigration in St. Louis.
In his own day, the Reformer Martin Luther saw exiles fleeing from other places into the land governed by his Prince Frederick. In his Lectures on the Genesis, Luther teaches the church how to reach out to exiles based on Abraham’s hospitality toward the three strangers at Mamre. What can we learn from Luther today as we reflect on the church’s mission in a world filled with migrant neighbors on the move?
Upcoming Topics and Speakers
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Reaching Out in a Secular World | Jan 8th
Rev. Dr. Chad Lakies, VP Ministry Engagement, Lutheran Hour Ministries, presents Reaching Out in a Secular World: Can You Imagine
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DEI and the Church | Feb 5
We invite Rev. Dr. Gerard Bolling from Bethlehem Lutheran Church
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AI and The Church | March 5th
Presented by Rev. Will Fredstrom of Immanuel Seymore, Indiana
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Learning to Disagree | April 9th
Dr. John Inazu, Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law and Religion, Washington University Law and Religion is joined by Dr. Jonathan Butterfield, Principal and Rev. Christopher Sommer, both of Lutheran High School South
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Diversity in Worship | May 7th
Presented by Rev. Dr. Jim Marriot, Assistant Professor of Theology and Music at Concordia University Texas, Brendan Knorp of Concordia Lutheran Church Kirkwood, and Matthew Gerhardt of St. Paul Des Peres