Dwelling in Faith, connection with God is cultivated through an array of faith-building opportunities.
Faith Milestones
Milestone Ministry recognizes faith milestones in the life of Zion Lutheran members. These milestones always include faith events for parents + kids and special recognition during worship. Milestones include:
- Baptism and Recognition of Baptism
- 1-year-olds celebrate their baptism anniversaries.
- 2-year-olds are welcomed to the worship space.
- 3-year-olds are invited to join Faith Explorers.
- 4-year-olds receive prayer pillows to help them learn to pray.
- Kindergarteners receive blessing bowls and learn what it means to be a blessing in the world.
- 1st-Graders receive an Adventure Bible.
- 2nd-Graders learn about the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
- 3rd-Graders explore the Bible and complete My Bible books.
- 4th-Graders learn about the Book of Mark.
- 5th-Graders learn about and participate in daily devotions.
- 6th-Graders are invited to join Faith Foundations and receive a blessing.
- 7th-Graders are blessed as the Faith Foundations year begins.
- 8th-Graders learn what it means to created in the image of God.
- 9th-Graders are blessed as they begin one-on-one mentor meetings and receive a study Bible.
- 10th-Graders are confirmed on Reformation Sunday and receive prayer shawls at Confirmation.
- 12th-Graders are recognized on their high school graduation.
- The adult faith milestone ministry is growing but includes major life events, such as marriage and retirement.
Faith Builders
On the third Sunday of the month, there is a time of faith and fellowship for our littlest ones and their parents. Meetings are held in the Mission Room in the basement at 10:30 AM. This time includes talking about faith with young children using the board book series Manna and Mercy from Daniel Erlander and a time for them to play, learn, and grow together.
Faith Explorers
Faith Explorers for ages 3 through 5th grade is held each Sunday at 10:15 AM from the September to the end of April. Children learn Bible stories that alight with the Sunday morning focus lessons they heard during worship. This means they have consistency from worship through the education time! Each session includes a music opening, the retelling of the story, and hands-on activities to help them understand the lessons, including science experiments, cooking, crafts, games, service opportunities, and more!
Faith Foundations
Faith Foundations (our formal confirmation programming) takes place through the 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grades.
- 6th, 7th and 8th graders participate in weekly guided lessons during the school year focused on the Small Catechism, the Bible, and Lutheran Living on a three-year rotation.
- 9th graders complete a year of service projects, conversations with a faith mentor, and an independent faith capstone project. This is a creative, visual display that ties together what they have learned over their Confirmation years.
- Confirmation Sunday is held on Reformation Sunday of the 10th grade year.
Faith Insights
On the second and fourth Sundays of the month throughout the year, there are adult education classes called Faith Insights, which meet in the Mission Room in the basement at 10:30 AM. These sessions are on focused on discussing current events through the lens of Lutheran living, as well as wholistic care for the self. As this is not a set study curriculum that requires constant attendance, please feel free to attend the weeks that your schedule allows.
Faith Forward
Together on Thursdays at 6:30 PM, persons of all ages are welcome to join with Pastor Nicole at Albertanos Mexican Restaurant. Together, we will dive into faithful questions, giving room to explore how our values as Christians support our daily living and decision making.
