MILESTONES
WHAT ARE MILESTONE EVENTS?
Milestones are faith based events in a child's life and are one way we at FLC help to nurture faith. We are trying to live out the promise made at baptism by raising up the children surrounded by caring youth and adults, modeling faith practices, teaching them how to pray, and to share God's love with others.
We focus on the Four Keys to help nurture faith: Caring Conversations, Devotions, Service, and Rituals/Traditions.
Community Communion Workshop
All Ages are Invited,
Sunday, October 13, 2024
11:30am
OR
Sunday, April 6, 2025
7:00pm
Are you- or is someone you know- interested in beginning to receive Holy Communion? Make plans to attend the Community Communion Workshop at Farmington Lutheran. We’ll learn more about the history and meaning behind the practice of communion and get ready to receive it for the first time. All ages are welcome! If you have questions about whether you or someone you know is ready for communion, please ask any of the pastors.
Communion Service will be held on October 20 or April 17 (Maundy Thursday).
Baptismal Anniversary
Each January we celebrate the Epiphany (when we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus.) Everyone who was baptized the previous year gets together to learn practical ways to celebrate a baptismal birthday. This is a great way to connect with other families in the congregation.
Pre-K Bible Milestone
September 8, 2024
We celebrate our three year old to 2nd graders that will begin to attend Church School. They will receive a Spark Story Bible which will help enhance their faith education at home and at church. (This even is open to children who are three on or before Sept. 1 and potty trained.) Children and their parents attend the Bible Party where they will get to connect with other families, learn about bible stories. The families will also be invited to participate in the Presentation of Bibles at each of our worship service at 10:30am that same day.
Kindergarten Milestone
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Prepare for the start of Kindergarten and learn how God will be with them, even at school. Still need to sign up? Email Dawn at Dawn@farmingtonlutheran.com to register!
4 year old Milestone
December 2023
This special milestone is for four-year-old’s, their parents, and their God parents/Sponsors.
The most important person who influences your child’s faith life is you – their parents. We want to partner with you and equip you as we work together to pass on faith to the next generation. We hope you’ll join us for this time of building connections, learning about passing on the faith, and nurturing faith.
1st Grade Lord’s Prayer Milestone
November 17 or 20, 2024
January 12 or 15, 2025
February 23 or 26, 2025
1st graders and their families come together for a prayer milestone. This gave families a time to connect with each other and develop faith practices that can be used at church, home, and in their daily lives. We want to equip parents (and children) with the knowledge of how and when to pray. We hope that all children will learn that they have a direct relationship with God and Jesus through prayer & that prayer becomes a normal part of a family’s daily routine and tradition for passing on faith. After class the 1st graders lead the Lord’s Prayer during worship.
2nd Grade Prayer Milestone
October 30 or November 3, 2024
January 12 or 15, 2025
January 29 or February 2, 2025
3rd Grade Bible Milestone
Sunday, September 8, 2024
3rd graders or any 3rd through 5th graders who are new to FLC, get together enjoy a special Bible milestone. The children will receive and learn about their new Bible. Families will open the good book together and learn how to read and find scripture at home. The Spark Bibles are designed specifically for students in grades 2-5.
4th Grade Apostles'
Creed Milestone
October 6 or 9, 2024
January 19 or 22, 2025
February 9 or 12, 2025
Fourth graders will discuss the following things: What is Jesus like? What is God like? What is the Spirit like? We want to help support your faith journey in all stages. We study the Apostles' Creed during this special 4th grade milestone.
5th Grade Milestone: Transition to Middle School
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
FLC parents and youth transitioning into middle school this fall are invited to attend this milestone. We will share helpful tools for this transition, stories from others, support and more.