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Grace Lutheran Church
208 1st Street S.W.
P.O. Box 522
Tripoli, Iowa 50676
(319) 882-3579

E-mail: graceelca@butler-bremer.com

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Christian Education and Participation at Grace Lutheran Church
Written by Kimberly Petersen

Christian Education

At Grace Lutheran Church there are educational opportunities for people of all ages.  Our Sunday School begins at the age of three and goes all the way through junior high.  Sunday School is held at 9:45 on Sunday mornings in the church basement for one hour.  The children have approximately forty-five minutes of lesson and activity and fifteen minutes of music.  The children then present their musical talent at our worship service once a month.

When the students are in fifth grade they are able to go to First Communion classes with their parents to learn about communion and how it relates to their life.  This class lasts about five weeks.

In sixth grade students start confirmation with Pastor Brown and then in seventh grade they have Pastor Rennas.  Confirmation is held in our church basement and starts at 6:30 p.m. and goes to 8:00 p.m. every Wednesday night during the school year.  On Reformation Sunday of the students' ninth grade year they are confirmed.

Our adults also have an opportunity to continue their education, during the fall and spring.  The pastors and other small groups of the church community provide opportunities to get involved in the learning process about faith, life, and church history. You can find out more about these programs by contacting our church office for times and dates. 


Christian Participation

We have three choirs at our church -- a Bell Choir, a Senior Vocal Choir, and our Praise Band.  Our Senior Choir practices on Wednesday nights at 6:45 p.m. and performs one Sunday a month.  Anyone may join and they would enjoy your company.

The Bell Choir also practices on Wednesday nights at 7:30.

The Praise Band practices each Sunday before the worship service.  Your voice or instrumental talents are welcome in this contemporary christian music setting.