We are housed at
Christ Lutheran Church
of Aptos, CA
10707 Soquel Dr.
P.O. Box 394
Aptos, CA 95001
Ph: (831) 688-5727
Fax: (831) 688-8402
Email
Christ Lutheran Church
of Aptos, CA
10707 Soquel Dr.
P.O. Box 394
Aptos, CA 95001
Ph: (831) 688-5727
Fax: (831) 688-8402
Programs
Faith-Full Families
Evenings at the Hearth
Evenings at the Hearth is a program for one or both parents and their preteen/teenage child. A monthly evening meeting is held to explore the values and interests of the children. Emphasis is on the meaning of being in a relationship as a family. Dessert, games, prayer and discussion make up the evenings' activities.
Mindi Wagner and Tyler Wagner co-lead this program, which welcomes new participants anytime.
A family works on their discussion sheets on making family decisions at a recent Evenings at the Hearth evening.
Parents working on their worksheets take time to smile for the camera!
A family shares some laughter during their family session.
Our newest program, Evenings in the Garden
Evenings in the Garden is a monthly evening meeting for one or both parents and their teenage child. It is for those teens who have ?graduated? from Evenings at the Hearth. Evenings in the Garden continues communication skills, touches on peer pressure, and forges a deeper understanding of family values.Mothers of Babies - Renovare for Moms
Join the M.O.B. (Mothers of Babies)
Our Mother of Babies group is a Renovare/Spiritual Disciplines group. Renovare/Spiritual Disciplines is a method of learning practical strategies that actually move you forward into Christ-likeness and deepen your faith. These disciplines are explored during weekly sessions (spiritual formation workshops) and then put into practice throughout the week.
Jennifer Loomis provides loving child care in our nursery.
For more information on Renovare groups contact: Maria Nesheim, 662-8845.
Our Mother of Babies group is a Renovare/Spiritual Disciplines group. Renovare/Spiritual Disciplines is a method of learning practical strategies that actually move you forward into Christ-likeness and deepen your faith. These disciplines are explored during weekly sessions (spiritual formation workshops) and then put into practice throughout the week.
Jennifer Loomis provides loving child care in our nursery.
For more information on Renovare groups contact: Maria Nesheim, 662-8845.
Story Book Teas
Once a month, mother/grandparent and child spend a precious time together. The magic begins with a specially selected story. Moms and children create a craft based on the story's message, and individual tea trays are presented to moms and children together. Tea time concludes with a group heart blessing.Call for information and current schedule:
Christine Cantando, 688-5727
A grandmother and granddaughter share tea time together.
These mothers and their daughters cherish the special time together.
Come share a delightful time.
Christmas in the Meadow
Christmas in the Meadow is an annual program held during Christmas vacation for children 3-8 years old. Children make decorations, gifts and baked goods to give away to various community groups. Through this program children have the opportunity to reach out to the less fortunate in their community. Christmas in the Meadow is a three day program of 3 hours per day.TRAINING SEMINARS FOR CONGREGATIONS
The Child & Family Institue of Aptos offers training for leadership teams at your congregation for the Faith-Full Families program.At your site we will lead a Faith-Full Families evening with your families and leaders on a Friday evening.
On Saturday from 9 a.m. - 1:30 or 2:00 pm our training team will meet with your leaders to go over the specifics of the program, the curriculum, needed supplies, publicity ideas, etc. Participants bring a brown bag lunch. There is lots of time to answer questions specific to your congregations needs.
Cost is $200, plus lodging & meals for our leaders.
For more information: Christine Cantando, Director, 688-5727
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