Hello St. Matthew’s Families,
We hope you all have been able to find some time for rest, rejuvenation and building memories with family and friends this summer. Although the heat and humidity still linger, we hope you are getting excited to participate in the upcoming Faith Formation opportunities at St Matthew’s.
Faith Formation classes will begin on Sunday, September 12 for all ages, including adults, from 11:15 AM-12:00 PM. With the continued health and safety of all our younger children who are unable to be vaccinated as a priority, Faith Formation classes will be held outside for PreK-8th grade students. 7th and 8th graders will have additional meetings indoors for Confirmation on selected weeks. High School Youth and Adult classes will be held indoors and will follow the current safety guidelines set for worship. Once a vaccine is available for all ages and safety concerns for our youngest families can be greatly mitigated, we will re-evaluate holding classes outside.
Please note that the Fellowship Committee is planning a “Big Welcome Back” party on Sunday, September 19 following the 10:00 AM worship service. We hope to see you all there! Faith Formation classes will pause that week so all can participate.
PreK-5th graders
St. Matthew’s PreK-5th Graders will spend the year exploring the Old Testament and will meet once a month! Starting their faith journey with learning how it all began, discussing a story each week, and completing a related activity.
We will meet outside at the picnic table area. Take home materials will be provided for the weeks we do not meet in person.
Schedule: September 12, 2021; October 3, 2021 (rain date October 10); November 7, 2021 (rain date November 14, 2021)
6th-8th Graders
Faith Formation classes will begin on Sunday, September 12 in-person with students meeting outside at the picnic table area from 11:15 AM – Noon, once a month. We will be discussing the Bible using the Re:Form Core curriculum.
Schedule: September 12, 2021; October 3, 2021 (rain date October 10); November 7, 2021 (rain date November 14, 2021)
7th and 8th Graders for Confirmation
All 7th and 8th graders are invited to additional Confirmation classes taking place indoors from 11:15 AM – Noon on September 26, October 17, and October 24.
Schedule: September 12, 2021; September 26, 2021 (indoors); October 3, 2021 (rain date October 10); October 17, 2021 (indoors); October 24, 2021 (indoors); November 7, 2021 (rain date November 14, 2021)
High School Youth
High school youth (9th-12th graders) will meet in the basement each week from 11:15 AM – Noon. This year, we will follow the “One Story” curriculum, doing a deep dive into Old Testament stories. Keep an eye out for a special meeting invite for more information on the ELCA Youth Gathering scheduled for July 24-28, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota – all 8th – 12th grade students are invited to attend.
Class on September 19 will be cancelled so all can participate in the welcome back party.
Adult Faith Formation
Lina Mazzucchi will lead a 6-week video series on the life of Simon Peter for the Adult Faith Formation class, meeting in the Sanctuary after 10:00 AM worship. “Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Disciple. He was not rich or educated but he worked hard. He was quick tempered and impetuous, but he possessed a passion that would change the world. He left everything to follow Jesus, yet he struggles with doubt and fear. Like each one of us, Simon Peter was a flawed but faithful disciple, beloved and trusted by Jesus.” Video series hosted by the renowned Pastor Adam Hamilton.
Class on September 19 will be cancelled so all can participate in the welcome back party.
Questions on Classes? Email Gretchen Wilcox.
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