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
Sunday school at 9:15am.
Youth PreK3-5th grade meet in the opening room on the lower level
Our theme this year is LOVE EACH OTHER.
Children's Church Time
Join in on the fun of our Children's Church time when it resumes on Sunday, September 13th. 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 are for all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders and those 9th graders returning that will be confirmed in October on Reformation Sunday. Classes begin on September 13th at 9:15am. See Pastor Randy for more information.
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
Adult Sunday School
Sunday, September 27th at 9:15am
Summer Mission Trip Overview
led by our youth and chaperones who traveled to Indianapolis this summer.
Ladies Bible Study
We meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 10am.
We will be using excerpts from the book "Talented, Tired, Beautiful Feet" written by ELCA Pastor Phyllis N. Kersten and ELCA Deacon E. Louise Williams. This book is no longer in print, so we will create copies for those interested in attending. A sign-up sheet is available on the message center in the Narthex. This Christian Bible study focuses on themes of service and renewal.
Questions? Contact Jill Koubal.
Faithful Readers
Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 10:00am. Come and join us for a lively discussion. All are welcome to join! Click on the link below to view the book list of 2026-2027. 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.