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 Children and Youth
In light of the current surge of the Omicron variant in our region, ELPC is pausing all indoor, in person ministry to children and youth. We regret that conditions simply aren’t safe enough for us to gather as we had hoped, but plan to continually monitor and reevaluate this situation so that we can gather in person as soon as it is safer to do so.
In the meantime, Church School classes for youth in grades 6–12, as well as club one sixteen for youth in grades 7–12, will meet via Zoom. And plans are in the works for intergenerational offerings to help us stay connected during this season
Journey with Scripture | Fellowship Room and Zoom
“For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.”—Hosea 6:6
This month’s readings include challenging texts from the Dead Sea Scrolls (Qumran), the Prophet Hosea, Paul’s letter to the Galatians, and Q Sayings (from the gospels of Luke and Matthew).
Join us for this week’s readings: Deliverance Psalm (11QPs); Hosea 3:1–4:6; Galatians 6:11–18; Luke (Q) 11:2b–4, 9–13 (The Lord’s Prayer, the Certainty of Answer to Prayer). Contact Sara Hackett for Zoom information.
Parenting Circle | Harambe Room and Zoom
We will continue discussing The Sandbox Revolution: Raising Kids for a Just World. 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
Religious Questions with Scholar Elaine Pagels
We will begin a two-week series with Elaine Pagels, an author, historian, and professor of Religion at Princeton University. She also is highly regarded for her extensive research into early Christianity and Gnosticism. In her recent book, Why Religion? A Personal Story, Pagels speaks of creating meaning and dealing with guilt from the loss of her son and husband. We’ll watch a video of her discussing the book and have time for discussion.
Contact Gwen Puza for Zoom details.