You will find religion and interesting conversations at Hope United Church of Christ in Sturgeon Bay. This year has marked the return of its Adult Forum series, which brings speakers to talk on various speakers. Past presentations have included a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. and a presentation by Sturgeon Bay Mayor David Ward. This Sunday, Marcia Kritzler-Egeland will tell the story of her mother, Millie Kritzler, who escaped Nazi Germany when her parents sent her to live with strangers in 1941. Sandy Brown from Hope United Church of Christ says it has been great to have this dialogue presented after the congregation took a break from the programming due to COVID-19.

The Adult Forum series is also part of the church’s effort to become a Welcoming, Inclusive, Supportive, and Engaged (WISE) congregation. WISE is a mental health ministry within the United Church of Christ intended to increase understanding of mental illness and the people it impacts. Hope’s programming is open to the public and begins at 9 a.m.