Every Sunday from 10:45 - 11:30 a.m.
Faith Formation Hour
Adult Faith Formation Classes
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In The News
Sundays at 10:45 a.m. in the Prayer Room.
This class provides a safe space to examine currents events through a Christian lens. It is a topical study. We generally read a relevant article or story and discuss it in a single session. We often make use of articles provided by Wired Word, but occasionally, this group will focus on another topic, at the request of those attending the class. In either case, it is a lively discussion with many different perspectives.
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Reading the Bible Together
Sundays at 11 a.m. | Meets in Room 120 and on Zoom by request
This course is led each week by a class volunteer who reviews various sources in advance in order to guide the class and facilitate a deeper discussion of the selected scripture verses. Come join us as we seek to gain a better appreciation of God’s plan of salvation through the timeless teachings of these scriptures.
Join this class in person, in Room 120, or on Zoom.
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Great Courses
Sundays at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom
Join us as we continue with our video lecture series from the Great Courses Company - a Survey of World Religions.
Over the course of 24 engaging lectures, award-winning Professor Mark Berkson of Hamline University takes you on a tour of our world and its religious cultures. Your journey will introduce you to the beliefs, symbols, and practices of other traditions, and it will provide you with new insights into your own.
Each half hour lecture is followed by a group discussion. Each lecture can be appreciated without the context of the other lectures.
This class takes place on Zoom.
Parables: Reading the Stories of Jesus in a New Light
A Six-Week Mini Series beginning September 14th!
Telling stories, parables, was a central facet of Jesus’s approach to sharing his message and vision. He was doing more than telling simple morality tales. His stories were grounded in the world in which he lived and his vision of the kingdom of God. Over a six-week period, this class will look at six of Jesus’s parables within their original context as well as what they mean for us today. Be ready to hear some fresh perspectives on these stories: Wine and Wineskins, the Mustard Seed, the Leavened Bread, the Wedding Party, the Workers in the Vineyard, and the Wicked Tenants.
Each week we will view a 10-minute video on one parable and then have a casual discussion. Each class session is independent.
This mini-series class will run for 6 sessions on Sundays from 10:45 to 11:30 am in Room 107-109. Nursery care is available. The first session is September 14 and addresses “Wine and Wineskins.” We hope you will join us!
Contact Jan Fulton, janfulton494@gmail.com, for more information.
Kids & Youth Classes
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Nursery
For our littlest (0-3) we offer continued Nursery care throughout Faith Formation Hour. Little ones can be checked into the Nursery at any point during Sunday Worship, or just for Faith Formation Hour.
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Elementary Ages
We have two Elementary aged Faith Formation Classes. One for K-2 and one for 3rd-5th graders. Both classes will have fun playing games, talking about the week's lesson, and spending time with friends.
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Middle School
6th-8th graders! Come join in on a conversation on how to fit faith in during your already busy life. We will discuss a weekly Bible topic, have a discussion and activity, and play games!
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High School
For our 9th-12th graders we are offering a bi-weekly class called “Tough Stuff.” Life is hard! Let's talk about it. We will discuss tough questions about life and consider ways that faith can help guide us through these difficult times. This group meets every other week, beginning September 14th.