Here at Atonement our youth confirmation program is called Spirit Trek. It is for grades 7th, 8th, & 9th. They meet every

Wednesday night from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. September - May. Also one Sunday a month the youth meet for ALIVE. Click the link

to read the newsletter and for more info.

During the month of August our seventh grade students and their families received a visit to talk about the Spirit Trek program. We welcome these new students to this exciting ministry of Atonement. Our conformation program will begin on Wednesday, September 13 with orientation and registration for grade 7-9 students and their parents. These families should have received a letter of invitation which included registration forms. If you did not receive one and desire to be included, please contact Karen at 252-6203 or karenva@atonementlutheran.org

Tenth grade students will be on retreat the weekend of September 23-24 as they begin their final preparations for Affirmation of Baptism which will occur on Reformation Sunday, October29.

Adult Education - NOT JUST FOR SUNDAY MORNINGS ANYMORE!

Look for the sign-up table in the narthex. We have an assortment of learning opportunities to fit a variety of interests!

These include:

Tuesday Morning Bible Study:

This on-going Bible study meets on Tuesday mornings at 7:00 and dismisses promptly at 8:00.

Wednesday 7:00 am men's Bible study that meets at Caribou Coffee

Thursday 10:00 am men's Bible study that meets at church

Thursday 11:30 am women's study (bring a bag lunch) that meets at church

Four monthly women's Bible studies - call the church office for time and location

Marriage Milestone

Quilters trip

                                                                                                The Women of Atonement

The Women of Atonement encompasses all women who are members of this congregation.  This group function is based on these four areas:

"        Christian fellowship and support for one another

"        Inspiration and education

"        Service to others

"        Stewardship through the giving of time, talent and treasure.

Within the Women of Atonement there are several circles, or Bible study groups.  These circles meet monthly at a variety of times. 

The Women of Atonement host several special events every year.  The Advent Tea Celebration is their major fundraiser.  The Advent Tea began as a gift to the community held on the first Saturday in the Advent season.  It is a time when friends, family and neighbors can come together and enjoy holiday treats, hot beverages, great music and wonderful fellowship.  The proceeds from the Advent Tea Celebration are divided among various community service projects.  Another special event is the Mother-Daughter Luncheon which is held in the spring.

For more information regarding the Women of Atonement contact a member of the Coordinating Committee.

Coordinating Committee

               Convenor:                Arlene Omlid                253-9330                

               Treasurer:                Pat Buttweiller             259-6259

               Communicator:        Coralyn Dahl                529-1282

               Advisor:                   Debbie Krogstad          252-6203

Circle Schedules

               Elizabeth - Meets the 4th Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in homes.

               Esther - Meets the 4th Wednesday of the month at 1:15 p.m. at church.

               Naomi - Meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in homes.

               Ruth/Martha - Meets the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in homes.

Atonement is a Youth & Family congregation based on the following:

1. Faith is formed by the power of the Holy Spirit through personal, trusted relationships - often on our own homes.

2. The church is a living partnership between the ministry of the congregation and the ministry of the home.

3. Where Christ is present in faith, the home is church, too.

4. Faith is caught more that it is taught.

5. If we want Christian children and youth, we need Christian adults/parents.

1. Caring Conversations

2. Devotions

3. Service

4. Rituals and Traditions

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Affirming

Rotational Sunday School...  .  Here at Atonement we have a Rotational Sunday School program. Each Sunday morning at the 9:00 am service (except on Kids Church Sundays) children in preschool -6th grade come into worship for the children's sermon after which they are excused to go to their rotations.

Registration for students aged 3 through grade 6 is necessary. Registration forms are available here on the site or in the church office.

This year students are studying Luther's Small Catechism - including the 10 Commandments, Lord's Prayer, Apostles' Creed, Baptism and Communion. In our rotation model, lessons are reinforced as the children visit stations which include, science, computer, music, art, games, food and going deeper.

Parents and other adults are encouraged to help with one or more rotations and to serve on the planning team. Call or e-mail Karen at the church office.

This annual summer event will be June 16th - 19th. In cooperation with the Church of St. Peter we offer programming for children age 3 through grade 6.  Children meet from Preschool-Kindergarten:  9:15-11:45 am or 6:15-8:30 pm.

Grades 1-4: 9:30 am-12:00 pm or  6:15 pm-8:30 pm.  Registration is required and forms will be available on this web site or in the church office.

The week of July 21st-24th staff from Luther Crest Bible Camp will be here at Atonement offering Day Camp for children kindergarten through grade 3.  Children meet at church at 9:00 am, travel to one of our local parks, and return to church at 3:00 pm.  This camp can accommodate only 40 children, so early registration is advised.  The registration form is on this web site and also available in the church office.

The 2008 Day Camp theme - Expect the Unexpected - focuses on Amos 5:24: "Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like and ever flowing stream." How God's justice is based not on our works but Gods grace and forgiveness.  Each day children will learn about the Bible through stories, crafts, games, songs and worship.   

An extensive menu of summer programming is available at Luther Crest Bible Camp near Alexandria, Minnesota.  See the link to their website.  We have established the week of July 22-27 as Atonement week at Luther Crest and encourage our youth to register for a program during that week.  Our church staff will visit camp during that week.  Atonement is member of the Luther Crest Corporation, therefore Atonement youth attending camp receive reduced rates.

Alpha is a powerful and provocative investigation of Christianity and the basic questions of life.  It is designed for seekers, new church members, couples preparing for marriage, and those who want to brush up on the basics of faith.  Alpha is for everyone!  This 10-week course will begin Sunday, September 23rd at 6:00 P.M.  Come for a meal, a topical video presentation, and a highly interactive small-group discussion in which members are encouraged to "ask anything."   For more information or to register for the course, contact Christine at 252-6203 or email:  christinen@atonementlutheran.org. or contact Scott Gauthier at 529-4886.