One can never learn enough about Jesus, who was himself the Greatest Teacher of them all. At Emmanuel we continue to learn our whole life long.
- Preschool
- Two-day and four-day classes for children age 3–5 from September through May. See the Preschool pages.
- Sunday School & Youth
- For children age 3 through grade 12 between worship services from 9:45 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. during the regular school year starting the Sunday after Labor Day.
- Kids of the Kingdom
- A quarterly gathering that features activities and fun for children ages 3 to 12. Friends are welcome. For the schedule and more details go to the Happenings For Kids page.
- Youth
- There is a lively Youth Group which meets regularly several times a month for fun, service and learning. It is for all youth from junior high through high school. Click here for meeting dates and times.
- Adult Bible Class
- An Adult Bible Class meets weekly on Sundays in Room One between worship services from 9:45 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. from September through May. Over the winter the gang is delving into the greatest prophet of the Old Testament, Isaiah. Over Lent the group will be viewing and discussing a movie that acts out the entire Gospel of John word for word, which will lead us into the passion of Christ.
- Vacation Bible School
- A fun-filled week (Monday–Friday) during the summer for children age 3 up to and including those entering grade 5. Those who are of a sixth grade, junior high or high school age are invited to be aides and helpers. Our program is held in the evening.
- Confirmation Instruction
- Instruction in the chief parts of the Christian faith for youth who are in the 7th & 8th grades or older. Classes with the Pastor Jaster and Pastor Laurie Miller are once a month (usually on the second Saturday) from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon during the regular school year. Confirmation is on one of the last Sundays of May or early June at the completion of the student's second year.
- First Communion Instruction
- Emmanuel's children are instructed in the Sacrament of Holy Communion at the fifth grade level during the School Sunday hour over the season of Lent. They commune for the first time at evening worship on Maundy Thursday (the Thursday night before Easter).
- Pastor's Inquiry Class
- Persons interested learning more about the Christian faith as seen by Lutherans are invited to participate in a “Pastor's Inquiry Class” in which their questions are answered and a sweeping overview is given. These classes are flexibly arranged according to the time availability and interests of the participants. Send an e-mail message to Pastor Jaster by clicking on this line if you are interested in more information.
- Adult Retreat
- Each year we hold a refreshing half-day get-away for adults to grow in their own personal and spiritual life. It is held annually typically in February.
- Summer Camp
- The ELCA has an outstanding set of outdoor camps. Camp Mowana near Mansfield offers a wide variety of themed weeks for kids. And Camp Luther near Conneaut is the place to go for family camping. Check it out at lomocamps.org.
