Faith Formation
We believe that Faith Formation is a lifelong journey,
and that a variety of opportunities is vital for Faith Formation from birth through adulthood.
FOR PARENTS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
MINI-REVOLUTION– Guiding our children in faith learning. Children depart during the sermon following the Children’s Time to come together for a children’s story, activity, prayer and sometimes a song.
FOR PARENTS WITH PRESCHOOL TO ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN
We offer Sunday morning education opportunities as well as all-age & family events through the year. We celebrate a variety of faith milestones including First Bibles and First Communion.
To view a video of the children’s time during church service, click here.
FOR FAMILIES WITH MIDDLE SCHOOL CHILDREN
We offer Sunday morning education opportunities as well as a comprehensive confirmation program. Students participate in confirmation for three consecutive years; parents and other caring adults are highly involved with this ministry. Confirmation is celebrated as a faith milestone when students have completed instruction. Middle school students are encouraged to attend summer camp, ELCA youth gatherings, and participate in serving in worship, service projects and fundraisers as they are able.
FOR FAMILIES WITH HIGH SCHOOL CHILDREN
High school students are encouraged to attend summer camp, ELCA youth gatherings, mission trip experiences, and participate in serving in worship, service projects and fundraisers as they are able. High school graduates are celebrated in the spring of their senior year.
FOR ADULTS
We offer a number of educational and group activities throughout the year, along with several bible studies and small groups that meet on a regular basis. Please contact us for a current list of study and small group opportunities.
Ready, Set, Go! In the Great Commission, Jesus calls us to GO. The Nebraska Synod is taking those words to heart. At Nebraska Synod Assembly we launched our year-long focus to “Go And…” We invite you to be part of this call to GO! During Synod Assembly, we leaned in as God’s people called, gathered, and sent to “Go And…”. We kicked-off a year with 12 intentional themes inviting you to pray; listen; share your story; serve with neighbors; ask; be honest; be present; rest; have the conversation; be intentional; tell the story; and be the church. There is a wealth of ideas out there! Co-create with us this year by sharing your ideas and experiences. We learn from each other and your idea may be just what someone else is looking for. Share how you are engaging with these themes and help inspire others to Go and…! Send your information to goand@nebraskasynod.org or post on social media using the hashtag #GoAnd.
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January – Rest
At the start of the new year, we are pushed to get organized, exercise more, and make New
Year’s resolutions. How do we take rest among all this? What does it mean to be like Jesus? It
means taking time to pause, rest, and embrace the day. That might mean taking a nap, getting
together with old friends, reading a good book, or enjoying the arts as we recognize God makes
all things new.
Questions to consider:
• What brings you rest?
• What does Sabbath mean for you? What does it look like in your life?
• Let GO, what are you going to give up this year so that you can rest?
Prayer: O God, you have called your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ending, by
paths as yet untrodden, through perils and joys unknown. Give us faith to go out with good
courage, not knowing where we go, but only that your hand is leading us and your love
supporting us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Suggested Song: In the Lord, I’ll be Ever Thankful (Taize hymn)
February – Have THE Conversation
Conversation is an exchange involving active listening as well as taking turns sharing ideas and
stories. It can be easy for us to fall into monologuing, lecturing, or tuning out especially when
we think we know the answers. As a result, we often avoid having difficult conversations. Faith-filled disciples are called to be honest and engage with each other in Christ-like love.
Questions to consider:
• What is your prayer as you consider engaging in a hard conversation?
• When was a time you had a hard conversation? What did it feel like? What did you learn
from it?
• What is The conversation that you need to GO have and with whom?
Prayer: Engaging God, who is not afraid of any conversation, give me the words, wisdom, and
heart to join in difficult conversations. Amen.
Suggested Song: Canticle of the Turning (ELW 723)