First Lutheran Church of Stoughton, WI

Children & Youth - Cross-Roads of Faith Booklet

Little Blessings is a ministry for parents with children aged 0 to 3.  They offer:

  • Weekly Playdates - A new group begins January 2010.  Check back for updates! 
  • Monthly Crafts - Little ones have a great opportunity to get their hands dirty, participate in organized group activity and connect with each other and God. A short story is read to the children that ties in with the crafts.
  • Little Blessings Mom’s Club - These moms love to talk about their kids, share ideas and plan activities for Little Blessings participants.  They meet the 2nd Thursday of each month in the church's library at 7:00 pm. Children are welcome and can play in the nursery. Contact Jenny Gustafson at email for more information.

Sunday School - First Lutheran offers a variety of age-based Christian education for children of all ages at the 8:30 & 10:00 hour on Sunday mornings. Registration Form  and Class Pictures

  • Preschool classes start with potty-trained children at age 3 ½. Each class has its own teacher and does not participate in the rotational model of Sunday School. 
  • Kindergarten - 6th Graders participate in Akaloo - a great Sunday School program that teaches students to "follow Jesus"  More Information These classes include Art, Bible Time, Computer, Drama, Cooking and Science. 
  • 56ers combine classes for 5th and 6th graders with special events throughout the year.
  • First Kids (all preschoolers through 4th graders) sing at worship services on the third Sunday of the month. 
  • All Sunday School grades participate in a Christmas Program and Spring Musical.  See Photos
  • Combined Sunday School events offer a multi-generational program and craft time celebrating different events in the church season. 

FL4K (First Lutheran 4-Year-Old Kindergarten) - serves residents of the Stoughton Area School District who children who will be 4 years old by September  1.  More information (here).

Vacation Bible Schools – A variety of VBS formats are used thoughout the year. Each summer begins with a morning pre-school VBS program.  Each summer additional VBS programs are offered for the family, older children and even those musically inclined.  Check out upcoming events in the current newsletter

First Communion Class – Instruction for First Communion is usually offered in the spring for fourth graders. Students take their first communion at a worship service on Maundy Thursday evening, just before Easter Sunday. For more information, contact Pastor Sara at 873-7761. 

Confirmation – First Lutheran offers a Confirmation Ministry that is designed to supplement the Christian education and faith nurturing that parents provide at home. 

  • Students begin their Confirmation journey with summer Bible Camp at Lutherdale (Elkhorn, WI) in the summer prior to their 7th grade year.  Check it out at www.lutherdale.org
  • During the school year, 7th – 8th Graders attend Classes and Active Learning Nights Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 7:30 pm.  They also connect to the Here We Stand student website to do their make-up work or just have fun learning about Jesus! 
  • 9th Graders participate in a mentoring program that includes connecting with an adult member of First Lutheran to guide them throughout the year.
  • Students also fundraise throughout the year, including a Food Stand at the annual Stoughton Syttende Mai celebration, May 15 through 17, 2009. 
  • Retreats, Service Projects and Youth Quakes for all grades are also a part of these exciting years! 

Senior High - Senior High Youth are invited to participate in numerous fellowship activities, including lock-ins, mission trips and triennial ELCA National Youth Gatherings.

     
   
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