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
“Answer me when I call, O God of my right! You gave me room when I was in distress. Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer.”—Psalm 4:1
This year, we’re reading from Book 1 of the Psalms (Psalms 1–41), select Hebrew Scriptures referencing “A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church” by Wilda Gafney, and the gospel of Mark. All these texts offer transformative paths to steadfast love, faithfulness, and justice. Join the journey!
Join us for this week’s readings: Psalm 4; 2 Samuel 13:1–16,21–22; Mark 2:18–3:6. 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
Feed the Future: Global Nutrition & Agricultural Development
Established in 2010, Feed the Future works with local partners in some of the world’s poorest countries to increase agricultural productivity so farmers can more effectively feed their families—and have some left over to take to market. This focus helps spur economic growth and increase income (reduce poverty), while reducing hunger and malnutrition.
We will be led by Cheri Andes, who serves as the Northeast Regional Organizer for Bread for the World.
Email Sara Hackett for more details.
Soul Food | Good Samaritan Room and Zoom
We will continue discussing our new book, Fierce Love, by the Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis.