Education & Youth at St. Mark's
St. Mark's offers many opportunities for all ages to learn and grow in Christ. Our goal for 2012 is to have every member engage in at least eight hours of study during the year, either in small-group studies in homes or in larger groups at church.
Sunday education
During the school year, Christian education classes are held between services on Sundays, beginning at 9:45am. Classes meet from September through May. See the calendar for specific dates
In the fall of 2011, children and youth Sunday school classes meet in the Nordsek classrooms. Exact room assignments have not been made at this time.
- Pre-K through Kindergarten (Godly Play)
- Grades 1 – 3:
- Grades 4 – 6:
- Grades 7 – 8 (Confirmation):
- Grades 9 – 12:
- Class for adults meets in the San Marco room
Weekday opportunities
- First Communion instruction is a 4 - 5 week course offered during Lent.
Ages for instruction depend on a child’s readiness. Contact Pastor Hanson for more information. - Wednesdays: Bible study in the library, beginning at 10:30am
- Wednesdays: Adult study in the library with Pastor Hanson from 7:00pm - 8:00pm.
- New member orientation three to four times during the year. See the Membership page for specific dates or talk with Pastor Hanson.
About Lutherans
“Faith active in love” is the best summary of what we believe it is to be a Lutheran. Specifically, a Lutheran is a Christian who has faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and who lives that faith in love toward our neighbors and all of God's creation. Lutherans share a common faith with other Christians.
St. Mark's Lutheran Church is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Florida-Bahamas Synod
As Lutherans we:
- accept the Bible is a divinely inspired book that is the source of Christian love, guidance, and teaching;
- accept the same three ancient creeds — the Apostles', Nicene, and Athanasian Creeds;
- believe that the Holy Spirit creates in us the faith we need.
Lutherans proclaim God's message by:
- emphasizing that we are saved by the grace of God alone and not by what we do;
- teaching that we live according to Christian love;
- working for peace and justice among all people.
Lutheranism had its beginnings in Germany in 1517 when Martin Luther, a priest and university professor, publically called for the correction of errors within the Roman Catholic Church. Luther was a professor, pastor, author, and a reformer of the Church. His ideas still stimulate new thinking and acting in the church he help found and in many other churches around the world. He is respected but not worshipped.
See also: ELCA: “What We
Believe”
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page created: 22 JUN 2011
page updated: 04 NOV 2011
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