To Everyone an Answer: The Church in the Public Square at Peace Lutheran, Sussex

“The Church in the Public Square” topics announced for To Everyone an Answer series at Peace Lutheran Church and Academy, W240 N6145 Maple Avenue, Sussex, held Sunday evenings at 5:30 p.m.

Each year, Peace Lutheran hosts the To Everyone an Answer series as part of a variety of events open to the public and offered at no cost. this year’s theme, “The Church in the Public Square,” focuses on contemporary challenges from the culture facing the Church. The series kicks off with The Sanctity of Life and the Church’s Response to Abortion and Planned Parenthood on Oct. 4, 2015. Peace welcomes guest panelists the Rev. Christopher Seifferlein, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Adell, WI; the Rev. Dr. Kevin Voss, Concordia University Wisconsin; and Ms. Trish Kagerbauer, Director, A Place of Refuge Ministries of the South Wisconsin District of the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod (LC--MS). Each of the five Sunday-evening presentations includes a brief Bible study lead by the Rev. Peter Bender, followed by a panel discussion with experts in the specific field: Lutheran pastors, theologians, and guests from the South Wisconsin District of the LC--MS. Upcoming topics for the 2015--2016 series include The Sanctity of Marriage and the Church's Response to Legalizing Same-Sex Unions on Nov. 1, 2015. The Rev. Dr. John Wille, President, South Wisconsin District will be one of the guest panelists.

The remaining topics and dates for the series are as follows, with panelists to be announced: The Freedom of Religion and the Church’s Response to Persecution for the Society, January 10, 2016; The Mark of the Holy Cross: The Church Bears Witness to the World through Persecution, March 6, 2016; The Hope of the Resurrection: The Church Confesses in Joyful Confidence, April 10, 2016.

The evenings are suitable for all ages and in keeping with To Everyone an Answer, everyone is welcome to partake of the series.

A chili and soup supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. with the presentations following. Childcare will be available. All is free-of-charge. Contact Peace Lutheran Church and Academy (peacesussex.org) with questions or to RSVP by phone: (262) 246-3200 or e-mail: parish@peacesussex.org.