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Youth Learning
Wednesdays during the school year is Atonement’s children / youth faith formation night. A meal is provided 5:15 - 6:15pm. Children 3 years old through 5th grade meet in multi-age groups 5:45 - 6:20pm. Also see our Youth Events section.
Confirmation Program
Youth in 6th grade and older meet with the Pastors, following worship, 7:15-8pm.
A part of the program is a once a month Community Packing Project that educates our youth and adults in a multi-generational setting about charity as an integral part of Christian life. Click for More Details.
Luther Crest
Families are encouraged to register early for camp experiences at Luther Crest, near Alexandria, whose goal is for everyone to experience the love of Christ. Families need to pay the deposit. We work with families to make it affordable with scholarships.
Adult Learning
Bible Study Groups:
There are multiple opportunities to join a bible study group.
Tuesday: 9am Bible Study with Pastors at Atonement
Wednesday: 8am Bible Online-Men
Thursday: 9:30am Men's Bible Study Online
Thursday: 12noon Women’s Bible Study at Atonement
Men’s Group:
Men of Atonement meet on Tuesdays at 10am for fellowship.
Circles:
Elizabeth Circle is primarily an opportunity for fellowship and a 1-hour Bible study held at 9:30am on the third Wednesday from September through May. The Circle volunteers to provide birthday celebrations at Country Manor for January and February. They participate in the Great River Conference, attending Spring and Fall Gatherings. The Advent Celebration, typically held at Atonement, the 1st Saturday in December from 10am to noon, is greatly supported, but not exclusively, by Elizabeth Circle members.
Naomi Circle meets once a month for bible study and fellowship.
Women’s Gathering:
Women of Atonement are invited to participate in gatherings sponsored by three ELCA organization levels. The Great River conference offers a spring and fall gathering in our area. (http://www.swmnwelca.org) The Southwest MN Synod hosts an annual conference. The Women of the ELCA, conference is held every 3 years in the Midwest region. (https://www.womenoftheelca.org/)
Adult Education:
The Adult Education Committee works with members, agencies, and Pastors to offer adult education opportunities which follow the Sunday worship service, September through May.
Book Club:
A group of Atonement members gather monthly on the 3rd Monday to discuss a book decided by the members of the club. They meet at members’ homes or restaurants. Books are a variety of fiction and non-fiction selections.