Lutheran School of Theology in St. Louis

Stand Your Ground Bible Study An Introduction to Womanist Theology This study is an introduction to Womanist theology, a way of understanding God and the Bible from the experiences of Black women in the United States. We will discuss this theological movement’s origins, its commitments to justice for Black women (as well as all persons who suffer oppression), and the relevance of Womanist theology in light of current turmoils in the United States. To help accomplish these... goals, we will read Kelly Brown Douglas’s text, Stand Your Ground: Black Bodies and the Justice of God, which explores the relationship between the murder of Trayvon Martin and the cross of Jesus Christ, amid the history of exploitation of Black bodies in the United States. Instructor: Dr. Linda Thomas, Full Professor of Theology and Anthropology at Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago. Dates: Saturdays, April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 2021 Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am CST The classes will be taught via Zoom, and will be recorded to be viewed by students who miss a session due to a work or illness event. Cost: $60 To register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-your-ground-bible-study- See more

"The call for me was to get the word out that Christianity is not a slave religion, but Christianity is a liberating religion...No, we don't have to give up Christianity. What we need to be free is right here in this religion. It just hasn't been unleashed, and that's our job as liberating liberation theologians--to get the Good News of the Gospel--to set captives free." Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon

For the week of Prayer for Christian Unity...and for every week: Most high and holy God, pour out among us your one and unifying Spirit, and awaken in every confession of the whole church a holy hunger and thirst for unity in you; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. ELW

Join us this coming Saturday, January 23 from 9:00-11:00 am via zoom for a stimulating and challenging class with Dr. Clint McCann, Evangelical Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Eden Seminary. "'I WAS HUNGRY AND YOU GAVE ME FOOD' Addressing Food Insecurity in the US and the World" Cost: $20; sign up at www.lststl.org/courses/

Eternal God, from whose mind came this great cosmic universe, we bless you. In the flow of our days, help us to seek that which is high, noble and good. ... Help us remember your life and wisdom in the moment of difficult decision. Help us to work with renewed vigor for a peace in this world, a just use of resources and wealth, and a brother/sisterhood that transcends race or color. Amen One of the prayers of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

God of the threshold, this we pray: that what comes in enters by consent, by invitation... that what passes through crosses over with grace, with mercy that what dwells within resides in delight, in integrity that what goes forth emerges for peace, for blessings. Jan Richardson, Night Visions

Lutheran School of Theology St Louis is pleased to announce two one-session zoom classes in Epiphany 2021. With Dr. Clint McCann, Evangelical Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Eden Seminary as the instructor for each one, the emphasis will be on theological and biblical interpretation of two critical issues for the church living out its faithful witness today. Beyond exploring the needs, each class will deal with practical means for equipping the church to respond. CAR...ING FOR CREATION AS A CHRISTIAN CALLING will take place on Saturday, January 16, 2021, 9:00-11:00 am. Cost: $20, register by Jan 12 to receive class information. I WAS HUNGRY AND YOU GAVE ME FOOD (MATTHEW 25:35): ADDRESSING HUNGER AND FOOD INSECURITY IN THE USA AND THE WORLD on Saturday, January 23, 2021, 9:00-11:00 am. Cost: $20, register by Jan. 19 to receive class information. Both classes are available for $35. To sign up electronically and for more information, see www.lststl.org/courses. Checks may be sent to Lutheran School of Theology, 475 East Lockwood, St. Louis, MO 63119, with registrant’s name, address, email address for zoom invitation, home church, phone number and name of class unless taking both classes. Contact Stephanie Doeschot at [email protected] for more information.

We watch and we wait with anticipation for Emmanuel

In the spirit of gratitude for spiritual growth and enrichment opportunities, please consider a gift to the ministry of Lutheran School of Theology on #GivingTuesday. Online giving option: www.lststl.org, donations by check received at Lutheran School of Theology, 475 E. Lockwood Ave, St Louis, MO 63119. Thank you!