Faith Formation for Families
On this page you will find ways that your family can engage in the baptismal promises we make with one another here at First Lutheran. All of these are suggestions and helps. If they do not meet the needs of your family, please reach out to Pastor Manda so she can work with you to find something that fits your family.
Hear God’s Word & Share in the Lord’s Supper
Family Dinner Church
Join us for Family Dinner Church, where faith formation happens around the table! We’ll share a meal, conversation, laughter, and prayer — because we believe that Christ meets us in the breaking of bread and the sharing of the Word.
This is a place for families of every kind — big or small, blended or chosen, with kids, without kids, grandparents, neighbors, and friends who feel like family. No matter what your family looks like, there’s a seat for you at the table.
December 3rd, 10th, and 17th at 5:30 PM
Come hungry — for food, for connection, and for grace. All are truly welcome.
Want to help make dinner for Family Church? Click here to sign up!
Sunday morning liturgy
Sunday morning worship is the heart of our congregation. That’s why we call the things we do in worship “liturgy” because it means “work of the people”. All ages are welcome and in fact, necessary for worship!
Kids and youth play in our praise band, help in worship as an acolyte, read scripture as a reader, assist worshippers as an usher, and even serve communion as a member of the altar guild or communion servers. If you’re interested in learning more or signing up, let us know through the options on the left.
Serving others following the example of Jesus
We set an example and invite our children & youth to practice service with us. Here are some of the ways that we’re serving others right now.
Catechism
Martin Luther trusted in God’s promises to love and redeem the whole world but also knew that people couldn’t do that unless they could know the promises for themselves. Therefore, he wrote the Bible in the common language and wrote a catechism so that people could explore and teach faith at home.
The church continues this practice by giving parents support and resources to pass on their faith to their children. We’re a church in order to help each other!
Advent & Christmas catechism
Pastor Manda has curated resources for families that have requested help reading their Bible at home. Since some of these are copyright protected and we’ve been asked not to make them available for free on the internet, you can call, text, or email Pastor to get the password.
Summer
Bible Camp
This summer we are going to do Bible Day Camp together! Our camp, Luther Point has day camp for kids from 4 years old - 6th grade. If we have enough kids interested, we’ll fill up the church bus and all go together!
| Dates | Half / Full day | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| June 8-12 | Half day | $100 |
| June 15-19 | Half day | $100 |
| June 22-26 | Half day | $100 |
| June 29 - July 1 | Full day | $150 |
| July 6-9 | Full day | $150 |
| July 13 - 17 | Full day | $150 |
| July 20-24 | Full day | $150 |
| July 27-31 | Full day | $150 |
Need some help participating in summer camp? We have funding available!
Luther Point Bible Camp
We are a member congregation of Luther Point and they have all kinds of summer programs for kids, youth and families. They even have jobs for youth! Click here to learn more.