Here’s a list of what’s happening this week in our Church School classes. We offer Christian Education classes for persons of all ages, from infancy through adulthood, on Sundays, 9:45–10:45 am, unless otherwise noted. Read more about our adult classes and children and youth offerings.
Church School for Kids | Courtyard
Church School for kids in pre-school through grade 5 will be on break until after Christmas. Keep a look out for Mission Month, Advent activities, and the Christmas Pageant which your family can participate in at home or at the church.
Church School for Youth | Play Yard
Youth in grades 6–12 will meet in person to explore faith questions through scripture, discussion, activities, and prayer. All students and teachers will be masked. A registration form is required for all participants. Forms can be found online or at ELPC.
Journey with Scripture | Fellowship Room and Zoom
For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself”—Galatians 5:14
Our focus on the P’s and Q’s of Scripture continues with readings from the Psalms, the prophets, Paul’s letters, and Q sayings (from the gospels of Luke and Matthew).
Join us for this week’s readings: Psalm 39; Hosea 1:1–11; Luke (Q) 10:10–21 (Response to a Town’s Rejection, Woes against Galilean Towns, Whoever Takes You In Takes Me In); Galatians 5:13–24. Contact Sara Hackett for Zoom information.
Parenting Circle | Harambe Room and Zoom
This fall, we will be discussing The Sandbox Revolution: Raising Kids for a Just World. This collection of essays and discussion questions invites parents to call upon their collective wisdom to “wrestle with the questions, navigate the challenges, offer concrete practices, and remind parents of the sacredness of the works. Written by parents who also are writers, pastors, teachers, organizers, artists, gardeners, and activists, this anthology offers diverse experiences on topics that include education, money, anti-racism, resistance, spirituality, disability justice, and Earth care.”
If you would like a copy of the book, contact the Rev. Heather Schoenewolf.
Seekers | Garth Overlook Room and Zoom
Discussion on a Paul Tillich Sermon and Q&A Session
ELPC Elder Ron Stone will lead us as we conclude our series on his new book, The Ethics of Paul Tillich. We will discuss one of Paul Tillich’s sermons, titled “You are Accepted.” Class members also will be able to ask questions about this series.
Contact Gwen Puza for Zoom details or a copy of the sermon.