Bible Studies
Two are held at the church:
1. One takes place every Wednesday morning following the 9:30 am worship service, except during the months of June & July. All are welcome to attend.
2. A meeting of women and men interested in practical Christian living through attention to the Bible, group discussion, worship and prayer in a friendly, unthreatening environment is held every other Friday from 7-9 p.m. in the Family room. Resources include videos and books. The group decides on the resource, theme or particular book of the Bible to be pursued.
Book Club
The group meets on the first Tuesday afternoon of each month, rotating among members' homes, to discuss a new book (or occasionally a movie) each month, share laughs and have a snack. Upcoming books/movies are:
- Sept. 8: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Club Society by Mary Ann Staffer and Annie Darrows
- Oct. 13: Under the Overpass: A Journey of Faith on the Streets of America by Mike Yankoski
- Nov. 10: My Sisters Keeper by Jodi Picoutt
- Dec. 8: The Elegant Gathering of White Snow by Kris Radish
- Jan. 12: Movie month with Milk
- Feb. 9: Where the Heart Is by Billy Letts
- March 9: The Edge of Sadness by Edwin O'Conner and Ron Hansen
- April 13: The Shack by William P. Young
- May 11: Through the Black Spruce by Joseph Boyden
The ELAM Book Club strongly recommends their two favourite books from the year just completed: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd.
Family Math
Families with children in elementary school are invited for a six-week course that includes dinner and math activities. Helping parents to work with their kids and making math fun! Taught by trained volunteers.
Library
Books and tapes of adult Christian material (fiction and non-fiction) are shelved in the Multipurpose Room.
Men’s Discussion Group
Men meet periodically for 6- to 8-week sessions for a free-wheeling discussion sparked by a short video on a faith-related theme. The meeting is held at a home usually Tuesdays 7-9 p.m. Starting dates and locations are announced.
Ministry to Children & Youth
Sunday School and the Co-op Nursery start following the Children’s Focus during the 10:00 am service. Children from birth to age 17 are welcome to attend classes in the parish hall. The Nursery is located on the right once you enter the hall (parents are required to be helpers on a rotating schedule). Regular classes start in September and end in June. See the Ministry to Children & Youth page.
Morning Bible Camp
This is a week-long event, held every August and open to the youth and children from ELAM and the community. See the Ministry to Children & Youth page.
Sewing Class
An eight-week session to teach basic sewing skills. Runs a few times through the year. Child care is provided. See the Sewing Class page.
Special Educational Series
Special educational series may be held occasionally throughout the year especially during Lent or Advent seasons. These series may involve Bible or book studies, courses regarding aspects of church life and more. Information will be in the Sunday bulletin prior to any series start.
Theology Student Placements & Support Groups
ELAM often hosts theological students to assist them in their training to become a member of clergy. Parish members are chosen to become members of Support Groups for the students while they are at ELAM.
Youth Group
See the Youth Group page.
