This Ministry Area shall have as a central purpose fostering spiritual growth for all ages. It oversees the educational ministries of this congregation (with the exception of that of the Nursery School).
- Education Ministries
- Periodic or regular adult classes
- Bible Study
- Confirmation ministry
- Intergenerational events
Here are some recent Faith Formation activities:
Bible Study at St. Stephen’s
December 2024 – Bible StudyWe held a two week exploration of the Art of Advent and Christmas. This was a change of pace taking a look at some famous artwork that tells the story of Jesus’ birth.
November 2024 – Bible Study
We held six weeks of study on the Gospel of Luke, which is the primary gospel for the new church year that begins on the First Sunday of Advent, December 1, 2024.
The Gospel of Luke is a beautiful account of the life and ministry of Jesus. It includes an infancy narrative, important parables, and elements of teaching that are only found in this Gospel.
Luke’s gospel is the first of a two-volume work, with the Acts of the Apostles as the second volume. Luke is written for a Greek-speaking audience, and tries to be sensitive to the needs of a non-Jewish Christian community.
October 2024 – Bible Study – Book of Daniel
We discussed the book of Daniel. The book of Daniel is a complex book of the Old Testament that includes elements of several genres of literature – including prophecy, wisdom literature, and apocalyptic. That’s what makes it so interesting! This short course (4 weeks) will discuss the book of Daniel and its place in our scripture tradition.
August 2024 – There’s Nothing Minor about These Prophets!
We had a six week course on twelve short prophetic books. They are sometimes called “the minor prophets” not because of their significance but because of their length. We reflected on how many of the so-called “minor prophets” are familiar because they are used at worship throughout the church year.
June 2024 – Bible Study – Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation
By popular demand, this six week course focused on Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation. We had a conversation about Luther’s movement from the Catholic Church, his work with Philip Melanchthon, and the beginnings of the Lutheran reform. We also explored how the Reformation spread ni the 16th century.
March 2024 – Lenten Bible Study – Themes of Lent
We held a six week course on twelve short prophetic books. They are sometimes called the minor prophets, not because of their significance, but because of their length. We reflected on how many of the so-called minor prophets are familiar because they are used at worship throughout the church year.
Faith Formation
December 2025 – Christmas with The Chosen: Holy NightWe met to watch a special viewing of The Chosen Christmas special.
December 2025 – Fellowship Discussion: “The Chosen”
We met bi-weekly to watch the TV series “The Chosen” followed by a discussion about the episode and the scripture that inspired the story.
September 2025 – Ladies of the Conference Churches:
In September, a meeting was held at St. David’s Lutheran Church in Massapequa Park to discuss How Do We Hear Ecclesiastes 3:1-8?
Lutheran Bible Study
December 2025 – Bible StudyWe participated in a six-week course focusing on Mathew’s Gospel.
October 2025 – Bible Study
We participated in a six-week course focusing on Paul’s two letters to the Corinthians
July 2025 – Summer Bible Study: Topics in Christian Faith
June 23 – July 21 7pm Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 814 7260 5069 Passcode: 725931
We participated in a five-week course on Topics in Christian Faith
June 2025 – Lutheran Bible Study
We participated in a six-week course on the Acts of the Apostles
April 2025 – Lutheran Bible Study
We attended Lutheran Bible Study when we explored significant themes of the Lenten Season
March 2025 – Bible Study
We participated in a six week Bible Study being offered with the topic of Ruth, Lamentations, Esther, and Song of Songs
WELCA Bible Study
February 2026 – Women’s Conference Third Thursday Bible StudyIn February the Women’s Conference Third Thursday Bible Study was held at Grace Lutheran Church in North Bellmore. The theme was praying for and with the earth.
May 2025 – WELCA Conference Bible Study – May
We participated in the WELCA conference Bible held at St. David’s, Massapequa Park.
April 2025 – WELCA Conference Bible Study – April
We participated in the WELCA conference Bible held at St. David’s, Massapequa Park. The last session on faithfulness looked at two people, Jairus and the nameless faithful woman.
February 2025 – WELCA conference Bible Study
Held at St. David’s Church in Massapequa Park on Wednesday, February 19th.
December 2024 – WELCA conference Bible Study
Held at St. David’s Church in Massapequa.Thursday, December 19th, Pastor Joanne Heaney-Hunter led us in a discussion on the topic “What fig trees teach us about Advent”.
November 2024 – WELCA conference Bible Study
The Welca Bible study for November continued our study of Ephesians.
October 2024 – WELCA conference Bible Study
Held at at St. David’s, the WELCA bible study continued with the second session of our look at the book of Ephesians and its message of God’s gift of grace.
September 2024 – WELCA Conference Bible Study
Led by Pastor Rebecca Sheridan (pastor of Faith Lutheran Church) at Cedar Creek Park in Seaford
June 2024 – WELCA Conference Bible Study
Led by Pastor John Hickey at Cedar Creek Park, Seaford. Topic: After Certainty: Curiosity.
May 2024 – WELCA Conference Bible Study
Led by Pr. Rebecca Sheridan (Faith Lutheran, Syosset) at Cedar Creek Park, Seaford. Topic: Mental health and Wellness.
April 2024 – WELCA Conference Bible Study
Led by Pr. Micah Stumme at Cedar Creek Park.
March 2024 – WELCA Conference Bible Study
Led by Pr. Rebecca Sheridan at Faith Lutheran.