Ascension Lutheran Church, Shelby
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Education and Faith Formation

Adult Bible study
A group regularly meets at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings to study one of the Bible studies published by Augsburg Fortress. The readings and discussion are led by lay leaders.


First Communion
Children of all ages are welcome to receive Communion. However, during Lent, there is an opportunity for children and their parents to learn more about the sacrament. During two 90-minute classes, children, parents and the pastor talk about what a sacrament is, why we celebrate Communion, and prepare for the worship service where the children will receive communion for the first time.

Contact Pastor Christina for more information.

Confirmation
Youth in grades 6-8 are invited to participate in confirmation classes with Pastor Christina and other caring adults. Confirmation is about grappling with questions and exploring the promises adults made on behalf of a child at his or her baptism. It is about
  • discovering how God’s story is our story – affirming our identity as children of God, beloved by God.
  • learning how to be disciples –following and imitating Jesus.
  • building relationships with each other, with our congregation who are our family in Christ, and with God.
Confirmation will be three years of learning from one another, praying together, walking with each other, sharing faith and doubt, and watching for God’s presence in our lives together. On the Day of Pentecost, the youth who choose to participate will affirm their baptism in front of the congregation.
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Contact Pastor Christina for more information.
OUR COMMUNITY
NC Synod Youth and Family Ministry
Agape Kure Beach Ministries
Lutheridge+Lutherock Ministries (Novus Way)
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Lenoir Rhyne Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
Practice Discipleship Initiative
Vibrant Faith Ministries

300 N Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 487-5679
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  • Home
  • About
    • News & Events >
      • Response to COVID-19
    • What's a Lutheran?
    • Contact Us and Find Directions >
      • Columbarium and Memorial Wall
    • Contact the church office
    • Contact Pastor
    • Vision, Mission and Values
    • Congregation Policies
  • I'm New!
    • What to Expect
  • Ministries
    • Calendar
    • Worship and Music >
      • Worship Archive >
        • December 2021
        • November 2021
        • October 2021
        • September 2021
        • August 2021
        • July 2021
        • June 2021
        • May 2021
        • April 2021
        • March 2021
        • Anniversary Hymn
        • February 2021
        • January 2021
        • Summer 2021 Worship Series
      • Listen to Sermons >
        • Sermons from 2021
        • Sermons from 2020
        • Sermons from 2019
        • Sermons from 2018
        • Sermons from 2017
        • Sermons from 2016
        • Sermons from 2015
    • Caring for Each Other >
      • Women of the ELCA (WELCA)
      • Adventurers' Group
    • Education and Faith Formation >
      • "Flat Jesus"
      • ELCA Youth Gathering
    • Strengthening Community >
      • "God's Work. Our Hands."
    • Prayer and Affirmation >
      • Praying the News
  • Give
    • Ways to Give
  • Facility Use
  • Connect Online
    • Live Stream