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CTS is a member of the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Synod of the ELCA
CTS is a Reconciling in Christ Congregation
CTS is a ONE Lutheran Congregation

Learning & Growth

At Christ the Servant, we believe in lifetime learning and growing in our Christian journey. We offer many opportunities for all ages and interests on Sunday morning and at other times as well.

Sunday mornings from 9:50-10:50 am we have Christian Education for all ages. Children and youth gather by age groups and adults attend the morning Adult Forum for lessons and discussion.

Book Club gathers monthly to discuss the Christian perspective of books which include novels, poetry, short stories and plays dealing with everything from theology to science. Theology Discussion Group participants meet occasionally for discussions of Pastor Hoehn’s manuscript.

Film Buffs watch a member-selected movie each month and discusses it from a Christian perspective. Because everyone has a unique perspective on what makes a good movie, selections are diverse and discussions lively.

Confirmation Education begins in 7th grade and follows a three year curriculum that includes two weekend retreats each year.

Check the Calendar for times and dates.

Sunday Adult Forum on Social Justice

Jan 8: Dr. Tony Kerlavage: “Genetics, Faith and Responsibility” continued from Dec 18.
Resource: ELCA social statement.

Jan 15: Russ Testa, Animator: Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation, Holy Name Province of the Franciscans – St. Francis: What does an 800 year old dead guy have to say to us now?

Jan 22: Phil Anderson, ELCA clergy, served as the Representative of the Lutheran World Federation in the region from 1985-1990 and from 2008-2010. He served as the World Council of Churches representative in Guatemala negotiating the mass repatriation of Guatemalan refugees from Mexico and contributed to the peace process enabling dialogue between the government and insurgents. – Central America: From the Internal Armed Conflicts of the 1980’s to the Drug War of Today.

Jan 29: Pastor Hoehn – The MDGs: Hunger and Poverty.

BOOK CLUB 2011-12

September:
The Iceman Cometh by Eugene O‘Neill

October:
Creating Capabilities: The Human Development Approach by Martha C. Nussbaum

November:
Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo A. Anaya

January:
Soul of a Citizen: Living with Conviction in Challenging Times by Paul Rogat Loeb

February:
Michelangelo and the Pope’s Ceiling by Ross King

March:
Waiting for the Barbarians by J.M. Coetzee

April:
Nudge by Richard H Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein

May:
Peace Like a River by Leif Enger

FILM BUFFS 2011-12

September:
Hereafter directed by Clint Eastwood

October:
The Ghost Writer directed by Roman Polanski

November:
The King’s Speech directed by Tom Hooper

January:
Pray the Devil Back to Hell directed by Gini Reticker

February:
Of Gods and Men directed by Xavier Beauvois

March:
Precious directed by Lee Daniels

April:
Higher Ground directed by Vera Farmiga

May:
City of Ember directed by Gil Kenan
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