We have a vibrant, extremely active Faith Formation program for all members of our Spirit filled congregation and our neighbors alike! From birth to high school graduation, our young people are supported by a dedicated team of volunteers committed to helping them build confidence, make new friends, and grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. For adults, we host a Sunday Forum at 8:45am that connects our faith to contemporary issues, an annual Lenten Midweek series and bring numerous guest speakers to Rotterdam every year.
Our Faith Formation Ministry Team is currently chaired by Kelly Jordan.
Our Cradle Roll assists families of infants and toddlers by providing various age-appropriate Christian education resources for use in the home through a program called Frolic and brief, related lessons in our Family Room.
Children's Sunday School is generally for kids in preschool through sixth grade at Messiah! Meeting most Sundays between the Children & Youth Moment and Holy Communion during Mass, kids sing songs, meditate, play fun games and continue learning the stories and values of the Christian faith using a lectionary based curriculum called Whirl.
Once our young people reach roughly seventh grade, they begin to transition into our Youth program. We host at least one youth event each and every single month from fun activities to opportunities for service and more.
Adult Education is so important at Messiah, as we deeply believe faith formation should take place throughout our life. Classes currently meet on Sunday mornings at 8:45am during the program year and our led by Dr. Merle Longwood, Professor of Religion Emeritus of Siena College. Additionally adult faith formation opportunities include Bible Study with Pastor Dustin and community forums on various topics of social concern throughout the year!
Our Faith Formation Ministry Team meets quarterly, generally on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm (February, May, August and November) in the Messiah Fellowship Hall.
Our Faith Formation Ministry Team is currently chaired by Kelly Jordan.
Our Cradle Roll assists families of infants and toddlers by providing various age-appropriate Christian education resources for use in the home through a program called Frolic and brief, related lessons in our Family Room.
Children's Sunday School is generally for kids in preschool through sixth grade at Messiah! Meeting most Sundays between the Children & Youth Moment and Holy Communion during Mass, kids sing songs, meditate, play fun games and continue learning the stories and values of the Christian faith using a lectionary based curriculum called Whirl.
Once our young people reach roughly seventh grade, they begin to transition into our Youth program. We host at least one youth event each and every single month from fun activities to opportunities for service and more.
Adult Education is so important at Messiah, as we deeply believe faith formation should take place throughout our life. Classes currently meet on Sunday mornings at 8:45am during the program year and our led by Dr. Merle Longwood, Professor of Religion Emeritus of Siena College. Additionally adult faith formation opportunities include Bible Study with Pastor Dustin and community forums on various topics of social concern throughout the year!
Our Faith Formation Ministry Team meets quarterly, generally on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm (February, May, August and November) in the Messiah Fellowship Hall.