Christian Education
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Children and Youth
During the school year we have classes for children ages 3 through high school. We provide a nursery during Sunday School and church for younger children. Summer Sunday School activities are intergenerational. Age-appropriate materials connect with the bible passage from the weekly worship service.
Ages 3 through grade 5 begin with music in the sanctuary led by Lynn Hess. Following music, the children move to their individual classrooms.
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Sunday School Stars Let their LIGHT Shine
Youth Classes
Age 3-Kindergarten - Teachers: Mrs. Pat Lovick and Mrs. Mary Chapman
Grades 1-3 - Teacher: Mrs. Alice Steckenrider
Grades 4 & 5 - Teachers: Mr. Hill Scott and Mr. Bill Russell
Middle School age youth (Grades 6-8) meet in the Miller building.
High School age youth (Grades 9-12) meet in the Library.
Adult Classes
You are welcome to join any of our ongoing Adult Sunday School classes. Please refer to the weekly Letter of Grace for additional scheduling information. All classes meet at 9:45 a.m.
Augsburg Bible Study Class
We begin a new 13 week study on Tradition and Wisdom on Sunday, September 4th. This study looks at wisdom teaching from Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and The Song of Solomon, as well as lessons regarding life in God's kingdom spoken by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount (from Matthew). These passages explain human wisdom and understanding - lessons passed on from parent to child or perhaps studied in school. We will see that what matters to a wise person is how peo-ple behave in the context of their families or in the community. These texts remind us that fear and respect for God find their expression in the down-to-earth, nitty-gritty activities of liv-ing; in the way we establish our priorities, relate to one another, care for creation, and deal with the uncertainties and finiteness of human life.
We meet in Room 3 at 9:45 a.m. each Sunday - year round! Anyone and everyone is welcome - Come try us out!. Questions? Leaders - Lois Jean Query and Carol Urbanski
Adult Sunday School in the Miller Building
A number of people in the congregation have read the Rob Bell book Love Wins. As we resume Sunday school classes, our class will view and discuss the Rob Bell video The Gods Aren't Angry, Bell's interesting portrayal of God's increasing revelation of Himself to His people (and why we don't sacrifice animals on our altars anymore). Come join us!
Questions? Leaders Dan and Glenna Sears and Barbara and Tommy Oates. We meet in the Miller Building on Sundays at 9:45AM.
Topical Studies
This bible study resumes on Sunday September 11th. We will begin the year by looking at the book of Revelation. What was John thinking of anyway when he wrote this cryptic book? We probably won't find all of the answers, but in Jesus' own words: "Blessed be the one who reads the words of this prophecy...". Meets in the conference room behind the fellowship hall and pastor's office, led by John Herrmann. Hope to see you there!
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Youth Fellowship
Opportunities
Youth Event schedules will vary during the summer season.
Lutheran Teens Talking (LTT) is our High School Youth fellowship group. LTT meets on the first and third Sunday of the month. Contact AIM Ellen Koester for info.
Faith+Life is the name of Grace's time of study and preparation before confirmation. In general, the first year is for 6th grade students who attend a series of four retreats on subjects from Luther's The Small Catechism at Lutheridge, an ELCA camp outside Asheville.
Students in grades 7 and 8 attend a series of Tuesday evening classes leading to celebrating Affirmation of Baptism on Pentecost at the end of their 3rd year of Faith+Life (generally, 8th grade).
Brothers and Sisters in Christ (B.A.S.I.C). Fellowship events throughout the year for youth in Grades 3-5.
Little Luther League. Parent Participatory fellowship events for families with children ages Preschool - Grade 2.
Covenant Choir. Children's Choir for grades 1-5. Weekly practices are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7 p.m. under the direction of Choir Director Ann Goldfinch.
Watch the Weekly and Monthly Letter of Grace for the upcoming schedule of Youth Fellowship Events. Please contact AIM Ellen Koester if you have questions about any of these Youth Fellowship opportunities.
