Ministries and Events :: Children's Ministries

Kids' Kingdom (Sunday School) 

9:45 to 10:45 am (September to May)
Augustana uses the Workshop Rotation Model, a learning environment where children in grades 1 through 6 rotate to a different Learning Center each week. Bible stories are explored in-depth and each Learning Center activity focuses on a particular area, for example, crafts, drama, or computers, cooking or music.

Children three years old through kindergarten stay in their classrooms with the same teachers each Sunday and do not participate in Workshop Rotation Model.

G.L.U.E. - God Loves Us Evermore
G.L.U.E. is for children in Kindergarten through grade 3 and their families. All of the events are family events where parents participate along with their kids. All children in the family are invited to participate, regardless of age. Look for more information in the bulletins, newsletter and on the Youth and Family Bulletin Board.

BASIC - Brothers And Sisters In Christ
This group is for young people in grades 4 to 6. Its purpose is to promote youth involvement at Augustana through social activities. At BASIC activities, children socialize with other young Christians, become involved in the service and worship life of Augustana, and have fun. Parents lead group activities which may include horseback riding, bike rides, snow tubing, and bowling.

Summer Programs
Augustana offers many camps throughout the summer for children of all ages.

• Music and Arts Camp - space available
• Vacation Bible School
•     June session - full
•     July session - space available
• Recreation Camp - full
• Cooking, Crafs & Christ - full     
• Drama Camp - space available

Click here for the Summer Camp Brochure and registration form

First Communion
Augustana welcomes children in 2nd grade and older to participate in the first Communion class. Classes are usually held in February or March. Students and parents must attend one of the classes to be communed. Children learn about the Exodus, the Last Supper, and about the Sacrament of Holy Communion as we celebrate it today. We celebrate First Communion for children during a service on Holy Thursday.

First Communion Class

First Communion classes are offered to children in second grade or higher and their families in the spring. First Communion is celebrated at a special service on Holy Thursday.