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Christian Education Opportunities

  • THE HERITAGE CLASS (307): 9am. Participants explore the deeper meaning found in the Bible and seek to unlock its' wisdom through fellowship and robust group discussion. The aim is to make the Bible relevant and applicable to daily life.

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  • JOY CLASS (Women’s Ministry Room): Bible stories and songs for adults with intellectual disabilities. Class meets on Sept. 1, Oct. 20, Nov. 10, and Dec. 8 at 9:00am.

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  • WHERE WELCOME MEETS COMMUNITY (Family Life Center): 9am. September 15 – October 6. Follow-up to our summer Innovating Welcome series focusing on the theology and practice of being a welcoming presence in the community. Come learn with us!

CHILDREN AND YOUTH EDUCATION

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  • CHILDREN'S CHURCH: During worship Children’s Ministry Coordinator Jordana leads our PK to 5th grade learners to the Children’s Church room, just down the hall from the sanctuary, as we begin the "Gathering Hymn" and then return as we "Share the Peace." We hope you make this part of your family's weekly worship rythm!

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  • THE COMPASS COOPERATIVE gathers every Sunday with our four church partners (Emanuel's Lutheran Church, Friedens Church, St. Andrew's Episcopal, and Spirit of Joy Lutheran) at Spirit of Joy campus. Middle School Compass (6-8 gr.) from 4-5pm, dinner for everyone at 5pm, and High School Compass (9-12 gr) from 5:30-6:30pm. 

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  • GODLY PLAY for children ages 4 yo -5th gr. is from 4-5pm at Spirit of Joy campus.

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  • CONFIRMATION CLASSES for our 6th to 8th graders meets this year on the 4th Sunday of every month after worship in the Women’s Ministry Room. See the full schedule here.

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  • 3RD GRADE BIBLE CLASS & PRESENTATION is offered each September. The pastor offers a brief overview of the Bible, its testaments, and its history. Each student will be presented with their own Bible, along with book tabs to mark each books' beginning, as well as a personalized name plate. During the worship service that follows, the Bibles are blessed and presented by each student's parents or guardians. RSVP to Pastor Marcus by September 8th. 

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  • FIRST COMMUNION:  Classes are held each spring on Sunday mornings from 9:15-10:15am in the Women’s Ministry Room. Classes are open to all 5th grade youth and older, as well as parents, guardians, or the interested soul. First Communion is celebrated on Maundy Thursday. 

 

WEEKDAY STUDIES​

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  • Faith Circle (Women’s Ministry Room): Third Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m.

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  • Joy Circle (Women’s Ministry Room): Second Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.

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  • Ladies Aid (Women’s Ministry Room): First Wednesdays at 2 p.m.

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