At First Lutheran we strive to make Sunday school a place where children experience the unconditional love of God and the joy that comes with it. Through teaching, music and service projects they learn what it means to be a follower of Christ.

Sunday School

PreK thru 5th grade
We have a dedicated staff of teachers who make a year-long commitment, offering consistency for the students. Our teachers are carefully screened and background checked. 

Summer Sunday school is during the 9:30 a.m. service. 

Children are taken to the Gathering Place after the Children's Message and brought back in for communion with their families.

There is no Sunday School on August 28 or September 4.

Register Here for Sunday School Year 2022-2023

Little Lambs (PreK): September 18

Each year we welcome our newest pre-schoolers to join the Little Lambs class for Sunday school! The little lambs and their parents are welcomed in church by the congregation, the pastor, and their teachers, given a blessing and a little lamb and then head off to their first Sunday School class!

First Communion (5th Grade): April 6th, Maundy Thursday

First Communion instruction happens in the Spring of 5th grade for our youth. Part of the 5th grade Sunday school curriculum includes instruction on Passover and the Last Supper, which provides the background for further instruction with our faith formation leadership and parents. Some youth might feel moved to begin receiving communion prior to 5th grade and that should include a conversation with the pastor and parents.

Please email michaela@flccs.net for more information.

6th and 7th grade

Youth are encouraged to come to the Peel House Youth Center on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. for a bible lesson and discussion. Middle School Youth Group is also held weekly on Wednesday nights from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in the Youth Center.

First Bibles - (6th grade): August 17th

At the beginning of each year, we recognize our 6th graders as they transition from elementary Sunday School into Middle School Youth Group. To help prepare them for the affirmation of faith we equip them with new study Bibles which they receive on the first Wednesday of the new school year during our 7 p.m. Wednesday Night LIGHT worship. 

Vacation Bible School - VBS

2023 Dates Coming Soon!

Additional Opportunities for Children                     

There are numerous additional opportunities for younger children to be involved in the First Lutheran community. Please visit our music page to learn about bell choir opportunities and our Gallery of Living Art page.

We work to develop our youth into mature leaders for the mission of Jesus. Our vision for Youth Ministry is to create a safe place for youth to grow in their faith in Jesus. Our youth love one another and develop a community that is both closely knit and welcoming. Through relational lunches once a month, retreats, and leadership training we create fully committed followers of Jesus. Our director of youth and children’s ministry, Shelly Schmidt, is always available for conversation and mentoring.

Middle School

See the top of this page for all the exciting events we have on the calendar this month!

Our 6th and 7th graders meet alongside our 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship for Sunday School.

We have Confirmation class for 8th and 9th graders taught by Michaela Eskew, our Minister of Faith Formation. It meets on Wednesdays from 7-8pm, details above.

Middle School Youth Group runs weekly on Wednesday Nights from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in the Peel House Youth Center. Youth Group includes a faith formation lesson as well as games and yummy snacks!

Our middle school youth also have the opportunity to be part of the KICK Team (Kids In Christ Helping Kids.) The KICK team helps in the ministry of Preschool and K-5 age group kids.

High School Youth Group

See the top of this page for all the exciting events we have on the calendar this month!

High School Youth Group runs weekly on Sunday Afternoons from 12 - 1:30 p.m. in the Peel House Youth Center. Youth Group includes games, a faith formation lesson, and lunch.

High School students also have the opportunity to be part of the KICK Team (Kids In Christ Helping Kids.) The KICK team helps in the ministry of Preschool and K-5 age group kids. 

High School students can also serve as Sunday School Shepherds and assist in teaching the faith to our children during Sunday School. Shepherds have a weekly bible study on Sunday mornings from 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. and are encouraged to attend worship at the 11 a.m. service either in the sanctuary or in the Youth Center live-streamed.

High School Bell Choir is called the Celebration Ringers and they meet weekly for practice and then go on a week-long concert tour in the summer.

Each summer we offer two youth trips: one for our middle schoolers at First Lutheran and one for High Schoolers out of state. These trips help our youth to grow in faith, serve the community and deepen their friendships. 

Middle School Summer Trip

Dates and details for Summer 2023 coming soon! 

High School Summer Trip

Dates and details for Summer 2023 coming soon! 

Announcement will be made of destination and dates on October 9th.

The Youth Group Permission and Health Form can be found here. This is needed for all Middle School and High School Youth Group.

“Help! I’m about to have a teenager!”: For Parents of 4th – 6th graders

September 18 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

First Lutheran Peel House – Room 201

Raising a teen is notoriously stressful, but it doesn’t have to be! This talk for parents will explore the best ways to navigate your child’s growing independence, while also making sure that they hear your wisdom. This is also a great opportunity to meet other parents navigating this life stage too, which is the other most important tool you have in raising teenagers: community!

Faith-Based Family Book Fair

September 25 from 7:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Gathering Place

Come enjoy one of the best childhood memories, Book Fair Day! Come shop for yourself, your children, your grandchildren, or even the local neighbor’s kid! We will have Bibles for every developmental level as well as many other faith-based resources for helping every member of your family grow in faith. The Book Fair will be open all Sunday morning, so stop by and take a look. Michaela Eskew, the Minister of Faith Formation, will be there to answer any questions as you peruse the selections.

Science vs. Religion: For Parents of Teens or Young Adults

October 2 from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

First Lutheran Peel House Parlor

Do you feel stumped by the debates between science and religion? Do you feel like your teen or young adult is falling away from their faith because science seems to give them all the answers? Bring your questions, your worries, and your doubts, to this open forum. The conversation will be guided by those in attendance and trusted faith leaders will answer the biggest faith vs. religion questions you have. Snacks will be provided!

We at First Lutheran seek to be your partners in this journey of faithful parenting, so please reach out to Michaela Eskew, our Minister of Faith Formation, if there is a topic in particular that is difficult or intimidating to discuss with your children.

Missed our Sexuality, Gender, and Non-Binary Discussion for Parents?

Here is the recording of Daniel Kirschbaum's amazing talk. Passcode: r$5w%HO?

Here is the outline of his talk, if any of these are interesting to you check out the zoom recording above.

• Defining Terms: Gender, Sexuality/Attraction, Romanticism, Binary, Sex, Queer, Expression
• Breaking Down the above Terms in terms of common identities, definitions, language that’s comfy, language to steer clear from and why, and confusing trends and identities.
• Responses to coming out, transitions, identity exploration
• Queer Theology - How the LGBTQ+ community explores the Bible