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.
Children and Youth
Our children and youth are deeply spiritual people with great theological questions. To foster these gifts and to help students learn the stories, vocabulary, and actions of the Christian life in a loving community, ELPC offers Church School classes for kids and youth from pre-K–grade 12. Class locations are listed below. Parents, please register your child online. Email Sara Hackett for more details.
Pre-K | Nursery
K–Grade 3 | Room 206
Grades 4–6 | Room 211
Grades 7–12 | Second Floor Parlor
Journey with Scripture | Fellowship Room and Zoom
How long, O God? Will you forget me forever?
How long will you hide your face from me?
How long must I bear pain in my soul,
and have sorrow in my heart all day long?—Psalm 13:1–2
In our Journey with Scripture class, participants read and reflect upon three scriptures that span across the Bible. Yet, in a sense, it is God who reads us through the scriptures. This month, we continue reading from Book 1 of the Psalms and the gospel of Mark, as well as begin reading from the Song of Songs for Advent. All these texts offer transformative paths to steadfast love, faithfulness, and justice. Come join the journey!
Join us for this week’s readings: Psalm 12; Song of Songs 1:7–2:7; Mark 6:1–6a. Contact Sara Hackett for Zoom information.
Parenting Circle | Room 213 and Zoom
This year, we will be reading Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown. In this New York Times bestseller, Brown writes, “If we want to find the way back to ourselves and one another, we need language and the grounded confidence to both tell our stories and be stewards of the stories that we hear. This is the framework for meaningful connection.”
Anyone involved in parenting (singles, couples, adoptive parents, step-parents, grandparents, guardians, mentors, etc.) are welcome to join us. For more information, contact the Rev. Heather Schoenewolf.
Seekers | Garth Overlook Room and Zoom
The Birth of Christ Then and Now
We know the story of Jesus’ birth, but the incarnation is about more than just his birth. The Bible tells us that Christ was a presence even before his life on Earth, and that he remains a presence now. The Rev. Dr. Graham Standish will lead us in person as we explore the incarnation and what it means for the world, for us, and for daily life.
This week, we’ll explore the idea that Christ is incarnate in Jesus, the world, and us.
Join us in person or contact Gwen Puza for Zoom details.
Soul Food | Good Samaritan Room and Zoom
This week, we’ll have a concluding discussion and review of Fierce Love, by the Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis, and preview our next book, Made for Goodness, by Desmond Tutu and his daughter Mpho.
New participants are welcome in person, online, or by phone. If you’re interested in joining our class, email the Rev. Joe Hajdu.