Education, Youth & Family

Sunday School: Grace offers Sunday School for all ages during the learning hour at 9:45 each Sunday, September through May. Classes are offered for children beginning at age two, confirmation age youth, high school age youth, and adult Bible study. Click here to register. your child.

Confirmation: Our confirmation program is a three year program beginning in sixth grade. We meet in plenary session using Augsburg Fortress’ Here I Stand curriculum, and then break into small groups led by adult mentors called Guides. In addition to the education component, small groups are involved in service projects and interactive fellowship time. Confirmation students are also encouraged to participate in worship through serving as acolytes, greeters, ushers, or altar guild.

High School Sunday School: The high school class meets in the Youth Room and uses a variety of youth-centered, exciting curriculum.

Adult Bible Study: The adult class meets in the conference room every Sunday. The Bible is examined from a fresh perspective with plenty of lively discussion. Also, throughout the year, adult topical classes and/or Bible studies are offered in the evening.

Teen Club
The Teen Club meets weekly. Winter activities are as follows:

February 5, 8 pm: Lutheran Lock-In
February 7: Souper Bowl of Caring
February 21, 12 pm: College/Military boxes
March 14, 5 pm: Family Skating at Rollerama II
March 28, 12 pm: Senior Easter baskets

ROCK
ROCK stands for “Raising Our Christian Kids.” ROCK is for children ages kindergarten through fifth grade. This after school program meets on Wednesdays and provides an opportunity to nurture children’s faith development, encourage relationships, and foster fellowship and community. The weekly sessions include periods for Bible study, worship skills, crafts, recreation, and an intergenerational dinner hour.

Extreme Fun with Faith (EFF)/678
The Extreme Fun with Faith Group is for middle school students. They meet twice monthly for fun and fellowship, and usually food too! The winter schedule is as follows:

March 7, 12 pm: Movie day
March 14, 5 pm: Family Skating at Rollerama II
March 28, 12 pm: Easter Egg Hunt (arrive at 10:45 am)

Family Activities
Several activities for families are held throughout the year. These include a pumpkin carving night, swimming, Lugnuts game, Home Plate (Tiger baseball), sledding, and various other events.