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Wednesday, June 19
| Education Team | | Come and discover God with us...
...alive and active in our lives as we speak, listen, and learn together!
Education Index:
Faith Milestones
New! Ministry to Young Families
Faith Enrichment
Adult Faith Offerings
New! Osher Lifelong Learning Center
Be sure to check out our Sunday School Page!
Sunday School lesson plans for the Spring of 2010 are here.
We believe that children in the process of formulating their Christian faith need a faith community which:
Affirms promises made in baptism by the parents and the congregation
Sparks a desire to learn about God's Word
Inspires a thankful heart
Energizes us to serve
Develops positive, trusting relationships with God and each other.
Our Christian community can nurture a place for faith to grow when we:
Build caring relationships
Focus on interests, not ages
Celebrate diversity
Welcome children in worship
Emphasize service and social justice
Promote a sense of wonder and love for the God we worship
The people of University Lutheran Church of Hope care deeply about the safety of all children who participate in Hope's programs. Click here
to find our Child Protection Policy for volunteers who wish to help with any children's program.
Volunteer Screening Form
Volunteer Screening Form – Interactive
The latest issue of Faith Formation News is available here.
Our Director of Education is Diane Shallue.
Our Education Team Leader is Madhu Bhat.
| | | Faith Milestones | |
Communion Orientation
Children who are beginning to commune or are new communicants gather with their families to share a lunch meal and a conversation about participating in the Lord's meal.
 Presentation of Bibles (3rd grade)
At University Lutheran Church of Hope, parents are supported in placing the scriptures in the hands of their children. A special emphasis on orientation to the Bible is given in the third grade Sunday School class.
Worship Training (4th grade)
in the fourth grade, youth receive acolyte training and learn to play a leadership role in the worship service.
Confirmation (9th grade)
Ninth graders who have completed the confirmation program participate in the Affirmation of Baptism on Reformation Sunday in October.
Our Director of Education is Diane Shallue.
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| | | Faith Enrichment | | Interactive Liturgical Guides
Intended to help children gain a greater appreciation for our Lutheran worship, this follow-along guide teaches children to associate liturgical symbols with worship events as they happen. The guides are intended to help children see a pattern of worship, gain a sense of purpose for worship, and gain a sense of wonder and love for the God we worship.
Inspiring a Thankful Heart
To help children learn the spirit of giving we choose local and global charities to support through the year. In the past, children have brought in offerings to buy books for homeless children, buy sheep for the Heifer Project, and support the Bednet Project of Global Health Ministries.
Families of Adoptive Children
This group serves to support families that have adopted children from around the world. Started in 2001, these families get together a few times a year for fellowship and support.
Chapel Choir
Chapel Choir (grades 2-6). See the Music page.
Aria Choir
Aria Choir (grades 7-12). See the Music page.
Church Bible Camps
University Lutheran Church of Hope families enjoy fellowship and renewal for a summer week in August at Mount Carmel near Alexandria, Minnesota. All are welcome to join in this great time of relaxation and community building. Kids in grades 4-6 learn about God in the great outdoors with friends through trips offered by Camp Amnicon.
Our Director of Education is Diane Shallue.
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| | | Adult Faith Offerings | | Adult Forum
The Adult Forum is weekly, during the Education Hour (9:30-10:25) on Sunday mornings, during the academic year. The topic changes from week to week, based on the interests and issues of the congregation, and global and local events. A favorite forum is personal faith stories shared by members of University Lutheran Church of Hope.
Bible Studies
Bible studies at University Lutheran Church of Hope have taken shape in many ways. Some gatherings occur in people's homes every month; some are offered during the Adult Forum and on Tuesday morning as the church during the academic year.
To check out the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible on-line, click here.
 Book Group
The Book Group meets monthly on Sunday evenings to discuss books about faith and life. Past book titles include The Red Tent and The Prayer of Jabez. The book club's meeting schedule is here.
Our Director of Education is Diane Shallue.
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