A
Memorial Lecture Fund has been established at Gloria Dei with
previously undesignated gifts given in memory of Chester Brooks. Chet
will be remembered as one whose faith engaged current events and whose
interests intersected with many fields of study. By inviting scholars
in various fields, such as biblical studies, history, theology,
environmental studies, politics and social justice, it is hoped that
members of both our parish and the community will benefit from
increased awareness of issues pertaining to the connection of the
Christian faith and the world. Many thanks to Chet’s family for making
the initial contribution toward this fund and for their vision of
sustaining the in-depth education of our parish in this community. It
is hoped that others will also contribute to this fund in memory of
loved ones and that a memorial lecture could be given annually, as
funds are available.
FIRST MEMORIAL LECTURE SERIES - HAD INAUGURAL LECTURE ON NOV. 11
Wildlife
biologist Jim Hoefler spoke about Sandhill Cranes and the history of
Crex Meadows Wildlife Refuge in Grantsburg Wisconsin. A Memorial
Lecture Fund was established at Gloria Dei earlier this year with
previously undesignated gifts given in memory of Chester Brooks. Crex
Meadows was the destination of one of Chet and Ebba's last outings
together. Chet will be remembered as one whose faith engaged current
events and whose interests intersected with many fields of study. By
inviting scholars in various fields, such as biblical studies, history,
theology, environmental studies, politics and social justice, it is
hoped that members of both our parish and the community will benefit
from increased awareness of issues pertaining to the connection of the
Christian faith and the world. Many thanks to Chet’s family for making
the initial contribution toward this fund and for their vision of
sustaining the in-depth education of our parish in this community. It
is hoped that others will also contribute to this fund in memory of
loved ones and that a memorial lecture could be given annually, as
funds are available.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 219 N. 6th Ave. E. Duluth, MN 55805 218.722.3381