Christian Education and Faith Formation

Class is on break until September 10th when we will resume our study of the Crusades in Europe. 

Our class meets every Thursday in the church Fellowship Hall.  Having read the appropriate study guide chapter ahead, we gather at 10:00 am to watch a half hour video lecture followed by discussion which ends around 11:00 am. 

All are welcome. 

We are currently studying Dr. Philip Daileader’s How the Crusades Changed History.  We will learn that the crusades reflected and affected all sorts of religious, social, economic, political and cultural aspects of medieval Europe and the Holy Land.  As Dr. Daileader states:

“Crusades to the Holy Land are the central focus of this course, but we will also examine the crusades in all their geographical manifestations. From Spain to the Baltics, the successes, failures, and unintended consequences of the crusading movement played a crucial role in determining the future shape and identity of Europe.”

Please contact Phil Jordan via pjordan@hastings.edu if you have any questions.

Much of scripture is written in stories which tell of God's action in the world.  The Luther Forum will begin this fall with a unit which uses contemporary stories as a way to reflect on how God might be speaking in our day.  The forum's focus will be Listening for God, Volume 1.  The book is composed of eight short stories by Flannery O'Connor, Alice Walker, Garrison Keillor, and others.  We will read and reflect on one story per week.  To ensure that everyone has a copy of the book it would be very helpful if interested persons would let Bill King know of their interest (luthercm@gmail.com).  All, including members of Luther Memorial and those from the community, are welcome.

The Luther Forum will begin meeting on Sunday morning, September 13th, at 8:30, in the Lutheran Campus Center. 

**Class is on break and will resume in August. Check back for date.**

The Men's Bible Study meets on Friday mornings at 8 am via Microsoft Teams to study the Gospel reading designated by the Common Lectionary for the upcoming Sunday.   Please contact Bill King if you have any questions or to request the Microsoft Teams log in.   

We offer classes for parents who wish to baptize their children, and for adults who wish to be baptized. Confirmation classes are offered for adolescents. 

Our Confirmands continue to earn Service Hours by serving as Acolytes and
Communion Assistants, helping to fold worship bulletins, and other tasks.  Confirmands, don’t forget to track your hours using the form in your notebook.  Please contact Pastor Monica for more information.

Parents are encouraged to grab an Activity Bag for their young children. Activity Bags are filled with coloring sheets and crayons for use during worship.   If you need to comfort your child, we provide a quiet room off the Sanctuary where you may listen to worship.    

During Sunday worship, Pastor Monica 

invites children to participate from time to time in a Children’s Sermon. 

 VBS is offered in conjunction with area ELCA churches. For more information, contact the church office at 540-951-1000.

Stay tuned to find out when we will have our next Women's Bible Study!  

The Virginia Synod offers many programs throughout the year for youth and young adults. More information about these events and registration forms can be found here.