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 EKKLESIA is a Greek word often used by St. Paul in addressing the early Christian communities. He used this word generally to indicate a local church, but occasionally to refer to the worldwide assembly of the followers of Jesus.
EKKLESIA is a Christian adult education organization formed and administered by the laity to serve the communities of Chicago's near western suburbs. Our two lecture series of five programs each year are designed to help those who are trying to understand their role as God's people in a changing world. The goal of EKKLESIA is not only to educate but also to empower people to act.
| PLACE: |
St. Giles McDonough Hall
1101 N. Columbian
Oak Park
Parking Lot SE Corner
Columbian at Greenfield |
| TIME: |
Wednesday mornings
9:15 am - Coffee
9:30 - 11:15 am - Lecture |
| Divine Infant Parish |
RoseMarie Jirasek |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran Church |
Judy Wittenberg |
| St. Giles Catholic Church |
Kay Redmond
Anna Marie Sciaraffa
Mary Sullivan |
| St. Luke Catholic Church |
Kathleen Callahan
Susan Martinez |
| St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church |
Elizabeth Jurjevich
Arlene Connell
Pat Bacon |
| Wellington Ave. United Church of Christ |
Judy Southwick |
Contact Person:
Judy Wittenberg at 708-383-4742
Fee:
$20 for the LENT / SPRING Series of 5 Lectures or
$6 for each Program at door
Babysitting is no longer available
Children are welcome to sit with an adult in the back of the Lecture Hall
Wheelchair accessible
The theme of the Ekklesia Spring Lecture Series is
“We Abide in God’s Creating Love”.
February 17, 2010
Elizabeth Jeep, Ph.D., Associate Director of the Siena Center of Dominican University, Chicago.
Topic: “LENT FOR THE BODY, LENT FOR THE SOUL”
A balanced and hearty Lent rejects excess and superstition, but have we denatured what was once a vigorous, rigorous, earthy rite of spring? Drained emotion from our devotion? Confused therapy with spirituality? Join us on Ash Wedensday morning to look into the heart of our sacred season.
March 3, 2010
Pastor Dan Meyer, Head of Staff of Christ Church in Oak Brook
Topic: “WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE: HOW TO PLAY THE GAME OF LIFE FOR ALL IT'S WORTH ”
Whether you think of yourself as a high roller or a penny ante player, chances are that you are seeking to make the very best of all that life has to offer. The good news is that God has laid out principles for living that can help us discover some wonderful blessings, Dr. Daniel Meyer.
Emmy nominated host of PBS' Life Focus newsmagazine, leads us in this entertaining and provocative study of the game of life.
March 17, 2010
Rev. Robert F. Pawell, OFM, Preacher, Director of Programs at Saint Peter's Church in Chicago
Topic: “THE SPIRITUAL VISION OF CELTIC SPIRITUALITY ”
Before the Greco-Roman rise to power, the Celts dominated Europe for almost a thousand years. While most of western Christianity has been shaped by a distinctly Greco-Roman world view, Celtic Christianity and spirituality provide wonderful insights which can enhance our spiritual life.
April 7, 2010
Rev. Richard Fragomeni, OFM, Preacher, Associate Professor of Liturgy and Preaching at the Catholic Theological Union
Topic: “PEACE I GIVE TO YOU: CHRIST'S EASTER GIFT”
On this Easter Wednesday, we consider the unique gift of peace that the risen Christ bequests on us. Examine the dimensions of peace offered in the Easter Sacraments. Celebrate the bedazzling, possibility of peace beyond all understanding that Christ offers to those who are born again. Prayerfully acknowledge the implications of this gift in becoming the Body of Christ for the life of the world.
April 21, 2010
Bridget Sperduto, Inspirational Speaker, Retreat Leader, Educator
Topic: “AWAKENING TO OUR PLACE WITH GOD IN THE SACRED UNIVERSE”
"If we don't understand nature correctly, we can't hope to understand God correctly" - Thomas Aquinas
The Sacred Universe Story blends new scientific discoveries with traditional theological insights. This morning's overview will provide new insight into God of the Universe, the God within, the God who is closer to us than our own heart.
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