The Mission of the Church shall be to teach and preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, to establish a fellowship based on the love of God and humanity, and to further the Realm of God.

YOUTH MINISTRIES

Sunday School

Sunday School is held all year long, every Sunday at 10 AM. September - June children follow the Spark Curriculum, a Bible-based curriculum for age 2 to grade 6. Families may access the curriculum from home. Each summer there is a week-long Vacation Bible School. Childcare is also available in the nursery.

Junior & Senior Youth Ministries

Junior Youth Group is for grades 6-8 and Senior Youth Group is for grades 9-12. Groups meet twice a month. Everyone is welcome to join, you do not have to be a member of the church. Meetings will be announced.

ADULT EDUCATION

Adult Ed sessions will resume on Sunday, October 10 at 8 AM on ZOOM. Participants will watch a video lesson from the Great Courses for the first 30 minutes and then participants will discuss what they have learned for the next half hour. The classes will end at 9 AM so choir members can get to rehearsal and the rest of us can get to church in person if we choose.
 
The course this year is titled, "Why Evil Exists," taught by Professor Charles Mathewes from the University of Virginia. It includes 36 lectures that examine different views about evil throughout history. Each lesson stands alone, so you do not need to attend every session.

If you would like to join this class, please contact the church office for the ZOOM link.

MUSIC MINISTRY

Church Choir

Genie O'Connell | Minister of Music, Organist and Choir Director

With group singing indoors restricted the Minister of Music has had to change gears to bring music back into the Sanctuary. Each week, she invites musicians to perform socially distanced.

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Prior to the pandemic the Choir rehearsed Thursdays at 7:30 pm in the Church Sanctuary. We welcome new members. The Church Choir rehearses and performs throughout the school year. During the summer, we have a "pick-up" choir which rehearses on Sunday mornings at 9:00 am.

Bells Choir

Jamie Knobloch | Bell Choir Director

​The Bell Choir rehearses on Thursdays at 2:30 pm in the Chapel. 

SUPPORT MINISTRIES

BeFriender Ministry

A Listening Presence

Vicki Haugen & Shawn Lewin
Program Leaders
The church BeFriender Ministry provides trained lay ministers for ongoing confidential support for persons experiencing loss or changes in health and life situations. Please contact the church minister, Peter Ilgenfritz, or the program leaders, Vicki Haugen or Shawn Lewin with questions or referrals.

Spouse Support

Support for Primary Caregivers

Every Wednesday at 2 PM the pastor meets with a group of individuals vis ZOOM who are primary caregivers for their spouses. This is a safe space for individuals to share their stories and feel supported. Please contact the church office if you are interested in joining this group. 

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