Faith Formation at Home

Augustana’s Children, Youth, and Family Ministry posts weekly Faith Formation videos for family discussion at home.

Sunday, January 17, 2021: GIFT: Growing in Faith Together

This week in GIFT we will learn how Jesus called his disciples and calls you to be a disciple. Join the fun of song, prayer, and story as we are reminded that Jesus meets us where we are and invites us to be fishers of people.

Faith Formation Video Archives

Faith Formation, January 10, 2021

Sunday, January 10, 2021: GIFT: Growing in Faith Together

This Sunday Ms. Morgan will be talking about Jesus’ baptism. You will even get to sing along to the baptism song that is sung at Augustana.

Faith Formation, January 3, 2021

Sunday, January 3, 2021: GIFT: Growing in Faith Together

Join Shanna as she tells us about the story of Epiphany.

Faith Formation, December 27, 2020

Sunday, December 27: GIFT: Growing in Faith Together

Have you ever had to wait for a long time? How about years or a lifetime? Simeon and Anna waited that long to meet Jesus. Today we will celebrate a little more Christmas through prayer, song and story.

Faith Formation, December 13, 2020

Sunday, December 13: GIFT: Growing in Faith Together

This week for GIFT Ms. Kari will be sharing about Mary and Elizabeth. We will sing Christmas songs and celebrate this Advent season.

Faith Formation, December 6, 2020

Sunday, December 6: GIFT: Growing in Faith Together

Today we hear the story of Angel Gabriel telling Mary about Jesus. Can you imagine saying yes to possibilities you were not expecting? We will sing, pray, and learn about what gifts you share.

Faith Formation, November 29, 2020

Sunday, November 29: GIFT: Growing in Faith Together

Join Morgan and learn about the book of Isaiah. Along with singing, prayer, and a story you will get to do an art project. If you are able, you will want to have paper, pencil, and something to color with.

Faith Formation, November 22, 2020

Sunday, November 22: GIFT: Growing in Faith Together

Today in GIFT you will learn about a reluctant prophet, Jonah. It involves a big fish and even bigger second chances from God. We will sing, pray, and learn together about God’s relationship with us!

Faith Formation, November 15, 2020

Sunday, November 15: GIFT: Growing in Faith Together

Join us for GIFT, Growing in Faith Together. Morgan leads us on this edition with a Bible story, lesson, and some really fun music.

Faith Formation, November 8, 2020

Sunday, November 8: GIFT: Growing in Faith Together

Join us for songs, kids videos, lessons, and all kinds of fun as we grow in faith together.

Faith Formation, November 1, 2020

Sunday, November 1: GIFT: Growing in Faith Together

This week during GIFT join us in remembering and learning about All Saints Sunday. This week we will celebrate the lives of those we love that have shared their faith with us. We will sing songs, pray, and hear the story “The Memory Box” by Joanna Rowland.

Faith Formation, October 25, 2020

Sunday, October 25: GIFT: Growing in Faith Together

Join us this Sunday for our GIFT video for PreK–4th grade kids and their families. We will learn about Deborah, a wise judge, from the Old Testament. We will learn together through song, story, and prayer. You may read the full story of Deborah in Judges chapters 4 and 5.

Faith Formation, Sunday, October 18, 2020

Sunday, October 18: GIFT: Growing in Faith Together

Faith Formation, Sunday, October 11, 2020

Join us after the Virtual Sunday Service for some great fun with Shanna and Marsha. Stories, songs, and a lot of fun, every Sunday morning at 8 a.m.

Faith Formation, Sunday, October 4, 2020

Augustana’s faith formation for PreK-4 grade kids and their families. Join us this week as we hear about Jacob using Genesis chapters 25 and 32. We will sing, move, watch, and pray as we learn about blessings from God!

Please contact Director of Youth and Family Ministry Shanna VanderWel at 303-388-4678 ext. 107 or by email for updates on Faith Formation, youth ministry, and family ministry for the 2020–2021 season.

Faith Frolic Class

Sundays  |  9–10 a.m.  |  Nursery

Faith Frolic Class is offered to children age birth to 2 years old. Augustana’s nursery attendants will play and read with them, and parents are welcome to join in as they wish.

Contact Shanna VanderWel at 303-388-4678 ext. 107 or by email for information.

GIFT (Growing in Faith Together)

Grades Pre-K–4

Sundays, September 15, 2019 through May, 3 2020  |  9  a.m. |  Classrooms

A different way to learn and explore Bible stories each Sunday! Students will rotate between teachers for science, music, theater, and arts & crafts. PreK–K meet in Rooms 12–13; grades 1–4 meet in Rooms 2–3. Everyone will share opening time, 9–9:10 a.m., in Rooms 2–3.

Contact Shanna VanderWel at 303-388-4678 ext. 107 or by email for information.

Confirmation/Middle School Youth

Sundays, September 15, 2019 through May, 3 2020  |  9  a.m.
Rooms 5 and 14

Youth in grades 5–8 are on their confirmation journey. During this exciting time we explore the Old Testament, New Testament, and “What It Means To Be Lutheran” on a three-year rotation using Faith Incubators curriculum. In addition, we take two confirmation retreats a year for faith- and fun-filled weekends at Rainbow Trail or Sky Ranch.

Contact Shanna VanderWel at 303-388-4678 ext. 107  or by email for information.

Breakfast Club

Sundays, September 15, 2019 through May, 3 2020  |  9  a.m.  |  Youth Room

High school youth will enjoy breakfast together while focusing on fellowship, faith conversations and scripture!

Contact Shanna VanderWel at 303-388-4678 ext. 107 or by email for information.

Last Sundays  |  9 a.m.  |  Fellowship Hall

On the last Sunday of the month, September through April, Augustana’s Children, Youth and Family Ministry hosts a Cross Generational Faith Formation event for all of us of any age. We read scripture, pray, sing, talk, bless each other, and do some crafts or activities. Come join the fun of being together and having conversation across generations about life and the Bible!

Contact Shanna VanderWel at 303-388-4678 ext. 107 or by email for information.

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