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: Psalm 151 (11QPs from Cave 11); Hosea 2:1–23; Galatians; Luke (Q)10:22–24 (Knowing God through Jesus, the Beatitude for the Eyes that See). 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
Razia Jan and Educating Girls in Afghanistan
Born in Afghanistan, Razia Jan moved to the U.S. in 1970. Following the aftermath of September 11, 2001, Razia worked as a humanitarian and received many awards, including being recognized as a 2012 CNN Top 10 Hero award recipient. After returning to her native Afghanistan, she founded the Zabuli Education Center, a private, K–12 school for girls in the outskirts of Kabul Province. Today, she is educating girls in the midst of the Taliban, meeting with them, and helping them see the importance of education.
We will watch a video of her and her work, as well as a video in which she addresses the current situation in Afghanistan with the Taliban.
Contact Gwen Puza for Zoom details.