LutherHostel presents

Our Neighbors' Faith & Culture

A five-day program for older adults

June 19-23, 2000
Philadelphia, PA

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The Association of Lutheran Older Adults presents a week of faith and culture, music and fellowship hosted by The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, and… you're invited!

What is LutherHostel?

A week-long, residential learning experience for older adults. LutherHostel is a program of The Association of Lutheran Older Adults (ALOA), an independent, national association of Lutherans who are nearing or past 50 years of age. ALOA's purpose is to "share the gifts of our years in the Church and God's world." For further information on ALOA, contact the national office.

Who can attend?

LutherHostel is for any older adult who shares ALOA's philosophy and wishes to continue his or her spiritual growth and understanding. No previous knowledge or study is necessary. No tests or exams are given. All are welcome!

The Program

Faith and Culture. Dr. John Reumann will lead a two-session lecture/discussion on "Lutherans and their Neighbors." Dr. Reumann is the Ministerium of Pennsylvania Professor Emeritus of New Testament and Greek. He is an internationally known scholar and taught at LTSP for more than 45 years.

A Musical Perspective. Pastor Bruce Todd will offer a three-part series on "A Musical Perspective." Pastor Todd has a degree in Organ Performance and has been a church organist since age 15. He serves as pastor of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Lafayette Hill, PA, but still finds time to perform and lead workshops on music and worship.

Dr. Arthur Freeman, Bishop of The Moravian Church will speak on the topic of "Our Moravian Neighbors" in a four-part lecture series. Bishop Freeman taught Spiritual Formation and the Theology of Zinzendorf at Moravian Theological Seminary for 35 years. He has served as a Bishop of the Moravian Church since 1990. Presently Bishop Freeman is serving on the Board of Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania and The Center for Spiritual Growth in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He is a member of The Moravian Historical Society and The Society of Biblical Literature.

The Rev. Dr. Kim-Eric Williams will present "Our Episcopal Neighbors" during the week. Dr. Williams holds a Doctorate of Ministry, Ecumenism. Most recently he has worked as a translator for the Gloria Dei Records Project. Dr. Williams translates original Swedish documents in Gothic handwritten script into contemporary English.

Dr. Nelvin Vos, who will host a tour of Amish Country, is a member of the Lutheran laity. Dr. Vos also serves as Professor in both the English and Religion departments at Muhlenberg College. He has served as Director of Church Relations at Muhlenberg College since 1994. Dr. Vos has many involvements in regional, national, and international church programs and serves on the LTSP Board of Trustees.

The Rev. Dr. John A. Jorgenson will speak on the topic "aging Isn't a Disease." He as 35 years of corporate experience developing instructional and educational materials to be used by people of all ages, will speak on the topic "Aging Isn't a Disease." Dr. Jorgenson has managed his own business, Center for Successful Aging, Inc., for 20 years and serves on the LTSP Media Center Staff.

Fellowship in daily worship will be led by Dr. Robert Hughes, immediate past president of LTSP and currently St. John Professor of Homiletics. Each day will begin and end with Morning and Evening Prayer. Other occasions for fellowship involved in the week-long faith and cultural experience include two side trips.

Dr. Nelvin Vos will be the host-escort on a tour of Amish Country on Wednesday, June 21. The day will be spent learning about the Amish culture and faith. Highlights of the tour include a re-enactment of a traditional Amish wedding, a stop at a quilt shop, and dining at the kitchen table of an Amish family to enjoy a Family Style Dinner.

On Thursday, June 22, The Rev. Dr. Kim-Eric Williams will be involved in a tour of sites in Philadelphia. Scheduled on this tour are Old Swedes Church, Christ Church, Independence Hall, and the Liberty Bell.