Christian Education has always been a central part of St. Luke’s mission, and today we offer programs for all ages...

 

Sunday School takes place at 9:15 AM on Sundays, between the two morning services, from Fall through Spring. After a mass gathering to hear from Pastor and practice singing for upcoming worship services, students break into several groups based on their school grade level to pray, study, and grow in their knowledge of God’s Word. From September-November, the children learn different stories from the Old Testament, and from December-May, the focus is on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. These stories are the same ones used in worship, so that the children have the opportunity to tie their learning in with the services.

 

Confirmation classes are taught by the Pastor for youth in grades 6-8. The sixth grade students cover Biblical history from Creation through Pentecost. The seventh and eighth grade students study the Christian Faith using Luther’s Small Catechism. Class times are arranged by the Pastor in consultation with the parents. Students in the Confirmation program also take part in activities and service projects throughout the year.

 

Pastor’s Classes make up an introductory course for prospective adult members of the church with a look at the Christian Faith (think ‘Christianity 101’). Taking between ten and twelve weeks (depending on questions and discussion), the course covers a wide range of topics in both Church History and Lutheranism. Please speak to Pastor Jim to find out when the next set of classes will begin.

 

Bible Studies take place on Sundays at 8:30 AM (9:30 AM from Fall-Spring) and Wednesdays at 10:00 AM. Currently, the class is going through the book of Acts to see how God moves His Church in mission.  A Ladies Bible Study, led by Priscilla Keurulainen, is also held on one Saturday each month. Please join us!

 

Vacation Bible School takes place during the last week of June/first week of July each summer, regularly attracting over hundred children from the greater community. Each day, the children participate in lessons, singing, and activities, culminating in a presentation for the parents on the last day of the program. 126 children took part in St. Luke’s Summer 2010 program, “Planet Zoom”.