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Full Hearts - Full Cups: A Parent's Holiday Survival Guide

Free workshop for parents

Join us for an uplifting workshop designed for parents who want to approach the holiday season with energy and joy. Join us for an uplifting workshop designed parents who want to approach the holiday season with energy and joy.

November 21, 2024

For more information: email us at preschool@lordofgrace.org

Lord of Grace Preschool, Marana, Arizona

First Day of Preschool

August 6th was our first day of preschool is here at Lord of Grace. Our church is excited for the new year. We have a great program with experienced teachers and staff, ready to teach and build of young lives in Christ.

A big thank you to our Interim Director, and LOG member, Laura Tanem Hernandez, who got everything ready for us this year, working tirelessly through the summer to get the best program set.

Also a big thanks to our Preschool Advisory Board, who has helped with everything from handbook review to cleaning to interviewing. In case you didn't know, our PAB consists of:

We take registrations throughout the year. Some kids turn three later, or they take a little longer to be potty-trained (a requirement for enrollment). We still have openings, if you know someone interested just email our director Laura Tanem-Hernandez at preschool@lordofgrace.org.

Diakonia - Adult Lay Theological Training

Growing in Faith: The Diakonia Program

New 2024-2025 Foundation Year Courses Beginning 8/27/24

Register Now at www.diakonia.education

Overview

Growing in Faith: The Diakonia Program is a 40+ year old ministry within the ELCA committed to fostering learning environments for followers of Jesus to grow in faith. The program has recently added new course curriculum and more flexibility with a Foundation Year and optional subsequent Practical Year tracks.

Community of Disciples

There are currently two Growing in Faith Diakonia communities in the Grand Canyon Synod with the Online cohort and hybrid communities in Metro Phoenix (which meets both in-person and online) offering classes, retreats, and mutual care to equip followers of Jesus to live out their faith. Students from all over the country are now enrolling in courses offered through our online communities.

Faith Development Foundation Year & Road to Service Practical Year“

Six 5 Week Classes Each Year

A two-year curriculum allows folks to progress through foundational and practical learning. The program welcomes people where they are in their faith understanding and challenges them to grow to a deeper level. There is a one time $25 Enrollment Fee and $70 Tuition Fee per class.

 

Classes meet in person at two locations: Peace Lutheran in Phoenix or Spirit of Hope Lutheran in Mesa. Or join online using the Zoom option.

 

Questions? Email admin@diakonia.education