Education
Adult Education offerings provide opportunities for a lifetime of continued spiritual growth, deepening biblical awareness, and away to get to connect with others in our community of faith.
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Classes and Studies
2025/2026
Join us for various studies and classes throughout the year.
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Advent Small Groups
Date/Time: Sundays, Dec 14 & 21, 4:00-5:30pm
Leader: Pastor Megan Clapp
Location: TBD
Join Pastor Megan this Advent to share in reflection, Holy Listening, and art related to our weekly themes. Contact Ps. Megan to sign up.
Book Study: The Voice Poverty Cannot Silence
Date/Time: Monday, January 12, 5:30pm
Leader: Deacon Suzie Porter
Location: Trinity's Community Room
The new book by TeacHaiti founder, Miquette McMahon! Thanks to a Thrivent grant, sign up online to receive the book for $5. Email Suzie or sign up online to receive a copy of the book for the study. Future discussions will be decided by the group.
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Lunch & Learns
2025/2026
Lunch & Learns are monthly times of connection and learning! Life is full of changes and transitions for ourselves, and our loved ones. A simple soup and sandwhich meal will be served. No need to pre-register; all are welcome.
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Leader: Suzie Porter
Time/Date: 1st Thursdays, 12:00-1:00 pm
Location: Community Room
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December 4 - Healthy Cooking for 1 or 2
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Join us for an engaging and informative class about Healthy Cooking for One or Two with Toni Swanson, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Ecumen Detroit Lakes.
This class is perfect for anyone looking to prepare delicious and nutritious meals. Toni will guide participants through the essentials of healthy eating and provide practical tips for grocery shopping and cooking, valuable resources including meal planning ideas and easy-to-follow recipes, food samples, and time for Q&A. Whether you're a beginner or simply looking for new meal ideas, this class will provide the tools and inspiration to make healthy cooking both fun and manageable. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from a professional and improve your cooking skills!
Ecumen is an award-winning, nonprofit provider of living spaces and services for older adults.
About the Instructor
Toni Swanson is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Board-Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition with over a decade of experience working with older adults in long-term care and community settings. With a deep commitment to improving the quality of life for aging populations, Toni blends her clinical expertise in nutrition with a growing passion for clinical herbalism to support holistic well-being.
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Lunch & Learns will pause for the summer, and resume in the fall.