A variety of Christian Education opportunities are available at Incarnate Word:

• Sunday Church School
• Sunday Bible Study
• Adult Education—Sunday Forum
• Christian Caregiving—A Way of Life
• Confirmation Classes
• Inquiry Classes
• Church Library

Sunday Church School

Sunday Church School is a vibrant and integral part of church life at Incarnate Word. Classes begin on September 9 and run through the school year. Click Here for more information and a downloadable registration form.

Students from three years old through seventh grade meet from 10:30 to 11:20 a.m. A Youth Forum is available for eighth through twelfth grade.

Sunday Bible Study

We provide an opportunity to build a closer relationship with God by learning more about His Word through Sunday Morning Bible Study, after the first service in the first floor conference room. 

Each Sunday, beginning October 2^nd, Pastor Doug or Pastor Joanne will lead a discussion on the day’s Scripture readings, following 9:15 a.m. worship.  Bring your Bible, any questions you may have, and your sense of adventure as we dig into the readings from the Revised Common Lectionary.

Adult Education—Sunday Forum

Sunday Forum is held most Sunday mornings during the school year. Sometimes we have guest speakers on contemporary topics. Other Sundays, discussions range from  faith, life's challenges, and Lutheran beliefs to Christian Caregiving.

Bible Study meets in a nearby room during the Sunday Forum.

SPIRIT Night

Who were the original saints and sinners?  Come find out at SPIRIT on Thursday evenings as we learn about “Abraham and His Family,” a study of the book of Genesis.  This is a seven-week study taught by Pastor Joanne, beginning Thursday, September 29^th.  Other studies on a variety of topics will follow throughout the year.  Be sure to join us and learn where we came from.

Christian Caregiving—A Way of Life

Incarnate Word periodically offers the course, “Christian Caregiving—A Way of Life.”  This 10-week course explores caring for one another and how it can be uniquely Christian.  Participants strengthen their listening abilities, practice caring skills and learn how to make distinctively Christian caring and relating a way of life. 

 This course has been led by Pastor Wennerstrom together with another lay leader.  It is based on the book Christian Caregiving—A Way of Life by Kenneth Haugk, a Lutheran pastor and clinical psychologist who is the founder of the Stephen Series system of lay caring ministry.  Dr. Haugk’s book examines the theology, psychology, and practice of distinctively Christian caring.  The course at Incarnate Word emphasizes the practical application of caring skills to special situations and everyday relationships.

 The course includes such topics as:

• God as the Curegiver
• Ministering to the Whole Person
• Servanthood Versus Servitude
• A Surprise Gift: Forgiveness
• Tools of Your Trade: Their Use and Abuse
• Prayer
• Hope-Full Caregiving

A two-hour mini-class is also offered several times each year.  This serves as an opportunity to share one’s own caregiving stories in a small group setting and explores other aspects of Christian caregiving.  

Confirmation Classes

These classes helps young people affirm the vows taken for them at Baptism -- study of the Bible, Martin Luther's Catechism, Lutheran history and worship, and more. The 8th Grade class meets on Thursday evenings as part of the SPIRIT program. The 9th Grade students are mentored by lay members of the congregation in a unique program called, Making Disciples.

Inquiry Classes

These informal sessions are for individuals interested in joining Incarnate Word. It's also a time for others to review the basics of Lutheran tradition. Sessions are held several times a year.

The Church Library

Books may be borrowed on church history, religion, the Bible, and other related topics. Current church magazines are also available.