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
For the next few months, we will relate both the Psalms and the liturgical calendar’s Gospel of Mark with the “Heavenly Hosts.” The Scriptures will expand and deepen our understanding of our “Reformed, Ever Reforming” legacy.
Parenting Circle | Room 213
We gather weekly to talk about raising children in our faith. This is an informal time where we can chat, drink our coffee, and share snacks—all while talking about our experiences parenting. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Heather.
Seekers | Garth Overlook Room and Zoom
Why Atonement Theology will Kill Christianity
Where did the idea come from that human beings are born in sin, that we are fallen creatures? The Jesus story has been told in terms of that idea, that Jesus died for our sins, as required by the Father.
In this video, Bishop John Spong states that there was no fall from perfection, that we are not fallen creatures, but that we are incomplete still-evolving human beings. We do not need to be saved, but to be empowered to become all that we are capable of becoming. We need to tell the Christ story that is relevant to that diagnosis of our humanity.
Join us in person or contact Gwen Puza for Zoom details.
Soul Food | Good Samaritan Room and Zoom
We will discuss chapters 19 and 20 of Between the Dark and the Daylight, by Joan Chittester.
New participants are welcome in person, online, or by phone. If you’re interested in joining our class, email the Rev. Joe Hajdu.