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Community Matters
April 12, 2024 | by Jean Salisbury
Community MattersBy Jean Salisbury When I joined Southwood Lutheran Church, I did not know anyone in the church, having moved from a small town...
Faith growth in community allows you to learn from others and feel supported as you build relationships. Whether it's a Sunday morning pastor-led class in the Fellowship Hall, a Men's or Women's study or a Small Group that meets in a home, there's always someone waiting to journey with you.

Many of us are familiar with the stories of Jesus in the Gospel that we learned in Sunday School and periodic readings. We may even be able to recite some of the memory passages. Yet is there more to the stories? In this study, we’ll explore the deeper layers—uncovering historical and cultural backgrounds, connections to the Old Testament, theological insights, and the lasting impact these stories had on those who lived them and on us today. A cord of multiple (deeper-layered) strands is not quickly torn apart Ecclesiastes 4:12.