Expanding Horizons
Meets Monday Afternoon from 1:00 to 2:30 in the Lounge. If you would prefer to join from the comfort of your own home, the link for the programs will remain the same throughout the semester
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Winter / Spring 2025 SCHEDULE
Monday, January 6 – leader: Dr. Paisley Harris, retired associate professor UW-Oshkosh
The Supreme Court Today: An Updates on Contemporary Issues and Key Cases. Dr. Harris will offer historical and legal perspectives on key decisions from the previous and current Supreme Court terms.
Monday, January 13 – leader: Dr. Paisley Harris, retired associate professor UW-Oshkosh
Historical and legal perspectives on the 2024 election and Our incoming executive branch and congress. Dr. Harris returns to reflect on the past election and consider what to expect with the new administration.
Monday, January 20, 27 & February 3 – Leader: Mary Ann Otto – Co-Producer/President BLJLLJ INC
Be Like Jesus – Live Like Jesus – Hear about the need for and making of this nationally known small group video series. Learn about its mission to create a more Christ-like. Experience sessions such as Be Vulnerable, Be Present, Be Compassionate, Be Merciful, etc.
Monday, February 10 – Linda Stutz
Great Course Lecture Video Series – The Lives of Great Christians.
Monday, February 17 & 24 – Neal Sieglaff
The Last Week by Marcus Borg & John Dominic Crossan. Find out what the Gospels really teach about Jesus’ final days in Jerusalem.
Monday, March 3 – Linda Stutz
Great Course Lectures Video Series – The Lives of Great Christians.
Two lectures with time for discussion – St. Patrick and the conversion of Ireland and St. Benedict and his rule.
Monday, March 10 – Dr. Paisley Harris, retired Associate Professor UW-Oshkosh
Women’s History Month: An overview of women’s rights in US history.
Monday, March 17 – Dr. Paisley Harris, retired Associate Professor UW-Oshkosh
Women’s History Month II: Unsung heroines and untold stories – Dr. Harris will introduce us to some of the lessor known but amazing women of history.
Monday, March 24 & 31 – Peg Bradley, Debbie Wolf, Bobbie Flaherty, Sue Schmidt
White Poverty by William J. Barber II – Discover how exposing myths about race and class can reconstruct American democracy.
Monday, April 7 & 14 – Leader: TBA
TBA
Monday, April 21 – Leader: Mary Ann Otto
The Wild Goose Video Series: Holy Spirit – As we prepare to celebrate Pentecost let’s take a session to reflect on the third person of the Trinity.
Monday, April 28 & May 5- Leader Dr. Brian Smith by Zoom.
SEE PRE-CLASS VIDEO & PDF documents below.
Scripture: Acts of the Apostles – Explore the lives of the early disciples following the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Monday, May 12 – Leader: David Clarenbach & Chris Frederick
History of Gay Rights in Wisconsin – Come hear this important journey!
Monday, May 19 – Field Trip to Historic Holy Hill
More detail to come as we get closer to this event.
Monday, May 26 – Memorial Day, no class today