Christian Education

Together by Grace: Introducing the Lutherans Book Study

Please join us for a book study that comes from our national church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The study re/introduces us to the fundamental theology and practice of ELCA Lutheranism. The study re/introduces us to the fundamental theology and practice of ELCA Lutheranism. As you can see from the title “Introducing the Lutherans,” this is a great place for new members and people new to the faith to get acquainted with what ELCA Lutherans believe and the consequences that has for our daily life. It is equally a great study for cradle Lutherans or long-time members to refresh their knowledge, as well as to meet the people who have recently chosen our congregation as their church home.

If you would like to order a copy of the book through the church with a discount, please contact the church office by Wednesday, March 20. Discounts are the following: 6-20 copies, $10.99 each; 21+ copies, $8.99 each.

For individual orders, the book is available for $13.99 plus tax and shipping from the publishing house of the ELCA, Augsburg Fortress, at the following link: www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/9781506406381/Together-by-Grace.

Book stipends are available. Please contact Pr. Olaf.

Schedule for the Book Study: Thursdays in April and May

We ask you to read the indicated section prior to the meeting. Please mark up your copy and note all questions you might have. The in-person and the Zoom meetings will cover the same content, and you can visit them interchangeably. We hope to see you there.

  • April 4, 12:00 p.m. in person; 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. Please read The Faith We Confess, p. 9-45.
  • April 11, 12:00 p.m. in person; 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. Please read From the Sixteenth Century to Today, p. 47-84.
  • April 18, 12:00 p.m. in person; 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. Please read Worship and the Arts, p. 85-112.
  • April 25, 12:00 p.m. in person; 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. Please read Faith Active in Love, p. 113-146.
  • May 16, 12:00 p.m. in person; 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. Please read Being Lutheran Together in a Wider World, p. 147-174.
  • May 23, 12:00 p.m. in person; 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. Please read Stories from the Global Lutheran Family, p. 175-204.

Companions Bible Study – Weekly on Mondays (3:00 – 4:30 pm)

Meets via Zoom, using The Gather magazine for their studies. To receive the Zoom link, contact Jen Winslow ([email protected] or 425-591-1595).

Autumn Wisdom Group – Weekly on Thursdays (1:00 – 3:00 pm)

Group meets to discuss the book Autumn Wisdom: Finding Meaning in Life’s Later Years by James E. Miller.

Vacation Bible School offered by The Eastside Cluster of the NWWS 

Cluster VBS “Tree of Healing” (ELCA World Hunger)

July 15-19 – Cross of Christ Lutheran in Bellevue 

July 22-26 – Mt Si Lutheran Church in North Bend

July 29-Aug 2 – Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church in Sammamish

The VBS will be offered M-F from 9-12pm.

Flyers and advertisements coming soon.

Intergenerational summer service trip to the Navajo Lutheran Mission in northeast Arizona

This trip is open to middle school, high school, and adult volunteers that would enjoy an immersive servant learning opportunity with the Navajo people. It is organized by St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Bellevue and open to all Eastside cluster congregation members. 

Dates: August 2-11 (traveling 8/2-4 and 8/9-11, on site 8/5-9)

Service opportunities: Helping with the school kids (up to grade 3); tutoring; working in the library; chapel assistance; serving meals; and opportunities for manual labor.

Learning: Cultural learning about the Navajo people, home visits, bible study, and devotions

Fun Activities: Visit Canyon De Chelly, hike Rock Point, and (maybe) side trips on the drive!

Deadline to sign-up: March 24

Youth under the age of 16 will need a parent to accompany them.

More details to come for those that sign up.

If you or anyone in your congregation is interested or has questions, contact Doug Johnson, Director of Youth and Family Ministries, 425–746–2529 ([email protected]) or Jean Wahlstrom, Outreach and Servant Ministries Committee, 206-225-5475 ([email protected]).


For more learning opportunities, check the Focus newsletter.

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