​Spiritual Life Leader Melanie Nord announces fall lecture series. Four “Big Why” Lectures are planned for 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays through Nov. 19, in the Event Center. Enriching our lives by facing some of life’s and our community's big questions head on, we’ll host local leaders who will help us think deeply about topics that affect our personal lives and our Manhattan community. Session three is "Why Aren't People Going to Church?" presented by Rev. Melanie Nord.