Education and Faith Formation
The Education and Faith Formation Ministry provides opportunities for spiritual growth and nourishment through the study of God’s word, prayer and discernment for people of all ages. This takes place in Sunday School classrooms, worship services, service projects, personal mediation, small group meetings and in our homes.
Some opportunities in Education and Faith Formation include but are not limited to:
- Teaching Sunday School (for all ages)
- Adult Education
- Bible Study
- Book discussion group
- Service projects
Children's Sunday School
Our theme this year is "The Lord your God is with you wherever you go"
Join us at 9:15am.
Sunday school is for all children Pre-K, ages 3 through 6th grade.
All children are welcome!
Children's Church Time
Join in on the fun of our Children's Church time. During the second service an adult will meet the children after the children's sermon and take them to the Children's room for age appropriate lessons and play. They will return before the beginning of communion.
We need your help! If you are interested in volunteering for an occasional Sunday,
please contact Kathy Hoinski or the church office.
Calling all Acolytes
Attention ALL Youth Parents: We are rejuvenating the participation for ALL of our youth in worship by offering Acolyte training. Cristina Wells has held several training sessions. If you missed them and are interested serving as an acolyte, please contact Cristina at cris1781@gmail.com to set up a training session.
Confirmation
We celebrated the confirmation of our youth on Reformation Day.
Congratulations to Aiden, Matthew, Ella, Elizabeth, and Ella.
Confirmation
Confirmation classes meet on Sunday mornings at 9:15am in the Confirmation Room on the lower level. Joel Bussard and Pastor Randy will be teaching the youth.
Youth and Christ
Our high school aged youth group is called Youth and Christ--YAC for short.
They meet on Sundays at 9:15am in the YAC room on the lower level.
All high schoolers and friends are welcome.
Adult Sunday School
Sundays at 9:15am in Chapelview Room
"The Life and teachings up Dietrich Bonhoeffer"
led by Joel Bussard during the month of March.
Come hear about his theology, teaching, life, and his resistance against Germany during World War II.
Ladies Bible Study
The first Wednesday of the month at 10am. Except March--it will be March 11th.
All Women of the church or their friends are welcome to join our monthly group.
The ELCA Gather Magazine contains our Bible Study provided
by different female ELCA pastors for each 3 month study.
Questions contact Jill Koubal 216-534-0164
See Jill for a copy of the study or call Gather Magazine for a subscription-either print
or audio at 1-844-409-0576. OR
https://www.gathermagazine.org/subscrib
Faithful Readers
Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 10:00am. All are welcome to join! Click on the link below to view the book list of 2025-2026. Questions? Call Maureen Michal.
Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry
To view the recent presentation by Michael Sering, LMM’s VP of Housing & Shelter, click the link below. He spoke about the shelter at 2100 Lakeside and the needs of their clients. This was to kick off our week featuring our efforts on dealing with people who experience homelessness. The collection of socks continues throughout October.
Taped Sunday Adult Classes
Join us Sunday mornings at 9:15 AM (September-May) for insight and discussion on a variety of topics which are led by Pastor Randy or a member of our congregation.
Pastor Randy led “The Acts of the Apostles” discussion and also created a “Basics of Faith” series. Links are below.