Faith Formation Opportunities
Learning Hour: Sunday mornings from 9:15-10:15, September-May
Frolic Faith Formations (Ages 3-6):
Play and exploration centered in Bible stories! Each story is explored for 2-3 weeks for many opportunities to hear and experience the lesson in many ways. Teachers: Laila P., rotating volunteer.
Elementary:
This year, we’ll be looking at heroes of the Bible and adding them to our scrapbooks. We’ll read their stories, learn about what life would have been like for them, and think about why their stories are important in our understanding of the bible. We use the Spark or Whirl Student Bibles, and you’re welcome to bring your own from home! Teachers: Idy and Judson S., Em W.
Confirmation (6th-8th):
This year, we’ll be taking a deep dive into the Bible! We’re going to study who’s and when’s and where’s, and we’ll use that knowledge to put our Lutheran faith into the context of our modern world as we prep for Confirmation in the fall of 9th grade. Teachers: Pastor Rachel, Intern Emma, Karen C.
High School Discussion Group:
We’re continuing to read through Remind Me Again by Joe Davis. It’s a great book of poetry that sparks interesting discussion about the world our high school youth experience every day. We’ll also take in parts of the Adult Education offerings, and extend the learning that started at the National Youth Gathering. Didn’t attend? Don’t worry--there’s room for everyone in this conversation! Teachers: Claudia L.
Where do we meet?
-Frolic Faith Formations is a self-contained classroom in the Education Wing with furniture and activities that are just the right size for young learners!
-Elementary, Confirmation, and HS Discussion all start off in the Creating Community Café side of the youth room with a brief activity, discussion, or prayer. Then, each class heads to their own classroom for their age-specific lesson. All classrooms are located in the Education Wing of our building.
Can I bring friends?
Absolutely! All are invited to learn about the good news of God’s love.
What about the adults?
There is an adult education offering each week that there is youth Faith Formations planned. See the Peace Proclamations or the Adult Ed bulletin board for more information about what the coming offerings are!
Need a bible?
Let your Faith Formations teacher know! We’ve got plenty to share with options for all readers and pre-readers!
Contact:
Children, Youth, and Family Coordinator: Em, engage@popportage.org
Deacon Intern: Emma, intern@popportage.org
We will be happy to answer any questions or help you and your family get involved!
