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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 |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran Church |
Judy Wittenberg |
| Mater Christi Parish |
Rose Marie Jirasek |
| 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 FALL Series of 5 Lectures or
$6 for each Lecture 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
“EDUCATE - EMPOWER - ACT”
February 15, 2012
Fr. Ed Shea, OFM, St. Peter’s Church, Chicago
Topic: “BEING INSTRUMENTS OF PEACE: WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR US TODAY”
What does it mean for us to be Christians in today’s multi-cultural, multi-religious world? Things have changed quite a bit in the past 50 years; how are we responding to these changes? Come join Fr. Ed (a son of St. Giles) for this time of prayer and reflection on our mission. Be prepared to sing!
February 29, 2012
Fr. Leslie Hoppe, OFM, Catholic Theological Union, Chicago
Topic: “JERUSALEM: YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND TOMORROW”
Jerusalem is a city sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Fr. Hoppe will discuss the origins of the city’s status in each of these religions, Jerusalem’s present situation, and the hopes for the future centered on this holy city.
March 14, 2012
Rev. Msgr. Kenneth Velo, Senior Executive of Catholic Collaboration for DePaul University; President of the Big Shoulders Fund
Topic: “TURN AROUND AND BELIEVE THE GOOD NEWS”
Lent is a time to “repent and believe the good news”. The decision to follow Jesus is not just one decision, it is a whole journey. One needs to develop an ongoing practice of continually letting go and turning around one more time until it becomes a way of life.
March 28, 2012
Kristen DiDomenic, MA, Adjunct Professor, Concordia University
Topic: “THE ART OF CAREGIVING”
The role of caregiver for an ill or aging loved one can seem like an overwhelming responsibility. Often there is little or no preparation or training for such a daunting task. Professor DiDomenic will show us that the caregiver is not alone. There are services available to assist him or her; burnout can be avoided; and the caregiver can be empowered to deal with a difficult situation.
April 18, 2012
Christine Ondrla, MA, Director of Religious Education, Ascension Parish
Topic: “CALLED TO LIFE: A REFLECTION ON VOCATION”
Frederick Buechner explains vocation saying “the place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet”. Too often we look at the idea of vocation in a limited way. Each of us is called to live fully both for ourselves and for our community. Ms. Ondrla will examine five characteristics that will help us discover our unique Call to Life.
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