christian education
GLOW and Faith Formation
God’s Love on Wednesday (GLOW) is our Wednesday evening education program for youth in PreK-6th grade. There they will be introduced to the basic tenets of what it means to follow Christ and experience God’s unquenchable love for them through activities, stories, and lots of fun! Faith Formation is designed for youth in 7th and 8th grade and is led by our Pastor Dan as well as Pastor Melissa Warren from First UMC of Cresco. There they dive deeper into the intersection of faith in daily life as they learn, question, and grow as young people.
Registration is now available online! Please follow the below links to register your child for the appropriate program.
We ask that you register no later than August 27th so we have an accurate attendance count.
GLOW
https://form.jotform.com/immanuelyfm/2025-2026-glow-registration
Faith Formation
https://form.jotform.com/immanuelyfm/--2025-2026-faith-formation-regist
Link to Worship Note Form (Faith Formation) [PLACE HOLDER]
F3 Youth Group
Faith, Fellowship & Fun
Grades 9th-12th
Safe space for high school youth to get together
Community: a space where they can gather and know they are not judged and are welcomed just
as they are
Conversation: current event topics, issues from school, other things they feel they want to discuss
Connection: opportunities to connect with God, one another, and the world
Adult Education
Sunday Morning Bible Study - Sunday 8:00am
Sunday mornings, a lay led adult group gathers. Currently this group is watching and discussing
the TV series “The Chosen.”
Adult Education – Sunday 6:00pm
Led by Pastor Dan, this group is a discussion-based study on the Bible, theology, or other topics
related to faith. The primary purpose of this study group is to prepare those who come to live
their faith out in daily life.
WELCA (Women of the ELCA)
WELCA meets the first Wednesday each month at 9:00am. They gather for fellowship and Bible
study, in addition to taking care of any business they have.
Men’s Breakfast Bible Study
Every Thursday morning at 7:00am, an ecumenical group of men gather for breakfast and Bible
Study.
VBS (Vacation Bible School)
Imagine a week where a church turns into a colorful, buzzing place filled with laughter, music,
crafts, and snacks—kind of like summer camp with a Bible focus. Kids explore Bible lessons
through skits, art projects, and group games, while volunteers guide them through a themed
adventure that mixes faith, fun, and friendship.
YOUTH PROTECTION POLICY
We have developed our Youth Protection Policy to help ensure the safety of young people who
participate in any of our activities. For information on this policy and the corresponding forms,
please see the following documents.
Learn more below.
For more information about any of these Christian Education opportunities, please contact the
office.