Christianity is the most widespread global belief system and promises to remain so well into the future. But for many educated westerners, they believe that biblical Christianity is a dangerous idea challenging some of their deepest beliefs. They ask hard questions of Christianity. This Life Conversation will use        research, personal stories, biblical study, and discussion to explore questions that keep many people from considering faith in Christ. Topics include suffering, science, diversity, sexuality. These seeming  roadblocks of faith that can actually become signposts to show that Jesus is not a relic of an ancient world, but modern day’s best hope.

Led by Jesse Skaggs | Theater

Are you ready to take the next steps into life at LAC? Would you like to engage in meaningful relationships with others? Do you have questions about the Alliance and our local church ministry? Connect and Engage is set up to answer your questions. These multi-week sessions provide information in key areas of church life and offer history and background. This Life Conversation also provides the pathway to becoming a member. This class concludes on November 10.

Led by Frank & Dot Milliken with Doug & Patricia Motter | C2

The grief experience is different for everyone. The journey can be long and painful. There is no right way to mourn or grieve. GriefShare allows us to go on this journey from Grief to Joy alongside others. Topics like The Challenges of Grief, Changing Relationships, Guilt, Anger, Stuck in a Rut, and Heaven are  addressed in this Life Conversation. Each of the 13 week sessions stands alone, so you can attend  individual weeks if your schedule is limited. Of course, it is the most beneficial to come for the entire  series, which ends with Surviving the Holidays.

Led by Shirley Hoke | D2

Each Sunday morning, year-round, there is a prayer gathering where participants learn more about prayer and will spend time in specific prayer for the services. This will be a unique gathering format. Prayer times will be focusing on the speaker of the day, the work of the Holy Spirit in the services and joining together to enter worshipful prayer. 

Led by Michael & Kimberly Lapham | D3