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At Emanuel, we embrace the idea that every Christian is on a journey of faith and is a Child of God through Baptism all their life. Faith must be nurtured in a loving and supportive environment, beginning in the home by parents and aided and encouraged by the Church family. Here at Emanuel you will find many opportunities to grow in faith, at any age, through learning, serving and sharing. Browse this page for all our learning opportunities! Contact the people listed below for more information.
Blessings on the journey!
Deacon Barbara Meberg
When parents contact Pastor Paul and bring their child to the font to be baptized, they become part of God's family here at Emanuel. We hope they will be actively involved in this family! The Cradle Roll program follows children through their third birthday with periodic cards and contacts. At age three, the children are encouraged to attend our Sunday School program.
The name Sunday School may sound quaint and old-fashioned, but our Witness curriculum from Augsburg Fortress and our dedicated volunteer teachers make Emanuel's Christian Education program relevant and fun. We have classes for preschool (3 & 4 year olds) through 8th grade. Classes run from September through early June. There is no cost for the program, and you may enroll your child at any time. Helayne McDonnell is our Sunday School Superintendent.
This class is usually held on a Saturday morning in October, with First Holy Communion celebrated a few weeks later on All Saints Sunday in November. We offer the Sacrament to children of any age, when together with their parents and Pastor decide the time is right. Contact Pastor Paul if you are interested.
Emanuel's Confirmation program begins in 7th grade. Classes meet twice a month on Sunday evenings followed by a meal and the option to attend Junior Youth Group. The Here We Stand curriculum covers Martin Luther's Small Catechism over a period of two years. In the fall of 9th grade, the Confirmands meet weekly with Pastor Paul in preparation for Affirmation of Baptism, which takes place on Reformation Sunday (the last Sunday of October.)
This is a two year course of study offered through the Metro NY Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. At our location here in Pleasantville, local Lutheran pastors teach courses covering the Bible, Church History, Lutheran Creeds & Confessions, Practical Ministry (visitation, communicating the gospel, the daily life of a Christian), Worship and Ethics. This is the only program with a tuition requirement. Deacon Karen Nurmi serves as location manager.
Throughout the year, informal Bible and book studies are held at the church and in some members' homes. Topics and titles vary. Pastor Paul, Deacon Bill Bello and Deacon Barbara Meberg lead the current groups.
Sunday Morning Adult Class
Deacon Bill Bello helps members explore the day's Scripture readings more deeply during the Sunday School hour.
Telephone: 914-769-1559 • Fax: 914-769-1206 • Email: emanuel@unidial.com