Christian Formation Ministries

Youth Formation

The Church School is headed by the Director of Youth Christian Formation who plans for, recruits and supports the following volunteers. Contact Susan MacDonald for any information regarding the opportunities below, or email the Christian Formation Department.

Teachers teach each Sunday morning. Classes for students in grade 3 through senior high meet from 9:00am-9:45am. Children in pre-school, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade meet for class at 10:00am, and enter the worship service for the Eucharist at 10:45am. There are no church school classes on Youth Ministry Sunday, the second Sunday of the month.

Substitute Teachers are occasionally needed and will be called in the event of a teacher's absence or when extra hands are called for in the classroom.

Pre-Communion Preparation Class that prepares 3rd graders for receiving the Sacrament, culminating in a corporate communion on a designated Sunday.

Confirmation Teacher assists the Rector in this two-year course for teens.

Resource Assistants bring an extra dimension and creativity to the regular educational curriculum. Ideas range from talking about your career to leading a field trip, from demonstrating a craft to leading a discussion.

Organizing Service Projects such as mission trips, serving at the Soup Kitchen, and collecting items for the needy is a rewarding way to help our children develop social awareness for the community around us.

Leaders/Chaperones offer adult guidance at special youth events and trips.

Journey to Adulthood (J2A) Youth Advisors are needed to work with and advise young people in grades 7-12, meeting with them weekly and on other special occasions.
Contact: Ken MacDonald

Nursery Care is available during both the 8:00 am and 10:00 am Sunday services throughout the year. The head person is hired but volunteer assistants are needed on an occasional or regular basis.
Contact: Karen Simas

Adult Formation

The Adult Education Committee is responsible for planning and implementing adult educational opportunities at St. Luke's. These programs meet at various times during the day, evening or on Sunday. The leaders may be parishioners, outside guest leaders, the clergy, or any combination of these, under the supervision of a volunteer coordinator.
Contact: Paul Brookes

The Librarian is in charge of maintaining the small but growing parish library in the atrium.
Contact: Pat Hallenbeck

The Inquirers' Class is a seminar for adults who would like to learn more about the Episcopal Church, want to be Received from the Roman Catholic Church, want to be confirmed, or would just like a refresher course.
Contact: The Rev. R. Craig Burlington

Aging With Grace is a luncheon discussion for seniors, meeting on the third Thursday of every month for "brown bag" lunches and lively conversation covering a gamut of subjects, some serious, others more humorous. New members are always welcome. If you are older in years, but still young at heart, please come join us!
Contact: The Rev. Heddie Neale

Theology on Tap (TOT) is a men's group that meet Wednesday evenings to discuss theology while sharing in fellowship and drink with other men.
Contact: Ken MacDonald

Tuesday Book Group meets on Tuesday mornings at 10:30am to review and share their thoughts on an assigned book. This group is guided by The Rev. Dennis Bucco and is fabulous.
Contact: Patricia Hallenbeck

Women's Bible Study daytime and evening sessions scheduled seasonally.
Contact: The Clergy

Small Group Leaders Individuals, couples and others are invited to propose and/or lead adult groups. There are many opportunities to lead Bible Study, book discussions, forums, Lenten programs and prayer groups.
Contact: The Clergy

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