Life Events

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Christian life is a journey and along the way there are certain milestones and markers which show where we are in our pilgrimage with Christ. Some of these times are times of joy, others are of sorrow and others are the times in between like when we are ill. Sometimes they are big and momentous like a baptism, wedding or a funeral.

Baptism Exploration

Baptism is one of the two sacraments of the Lutheran church as commanded by Jesus. In Holy Baptism, God frees us from sin and death as we are reborn children of God. This class focuses on the rite of Holy Baptism and how it is lived out in one’s life.
 
Baptism Exploration is for any caregivers who wish to have their children baptized. Baptisms are performed the 2nd, 4th, and 5th (when they occur) Sundays of the month. Baptisms can also be held during Prime Time worship on Wednesday when there isn’t communion. (Not during the Lenten season.) You can register by calling the church office, 952-442-2101. You will need to set up your Realm account before you register for the baptism class, if you don’t already have one >>> https://onrealm.org/WaconiaFaithLutheran/Account/Start
 
Registration is open for:
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 7:00pm
 
Exploration classes are offered throughout the year. Upcoming dates:
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 11:30am  Registration coming SOON!
Thursday, February 18, 2027, 7:00pm  Registration coming SOON!
Thursday, June 24, 2027, 7:00pm  Registration coming SOON!
Sunday, October 24, 2027, 11:30am   Registration coming SOON! 
 
If none of the scheduled dates work for you, please contact Shannon, who would be happy to set up an exploration class with you when it is most convenient.  

Communion Retreat

“When is my child ready to attend the communion retreat?” This is a question we hear pretty often. And our answer is usually, “When you feel they are ready. Are they asking questions? Are they wanting to know more about Holy Communion, why we do it and what it means? Do you want them to know more about this sacrament?”

While Faith has an open table– all are welcome, no matter their age – we do offer a Communion Retreat twice a year; one in the fall and one in the spring, to learn more deeply about this sacrament.

This half-day retreat helps kids/youth and their caregivers grow in a deeper understanding of communion through fun lessons, videos and activities like baking communion bread and making small communion cups.

Children who have completed the Communion Retreat will be recognized on a Sunday or Wednesday in worship.

You can register by calling the church office, 952-442-2101 or register below. You will need to set up your Realm account before you register if you don’t already have one >>> https://onrealm.org/WaconiaFaithLutheran/Account/Start
 
Upcoming Communion Retreats
Saturday, March 28, 2026
10:30am-1:30pm

Register here >>>

*If there are less than 5 kids/youth registered, we will unfortunately have to cancel the class and encourage you to attend another class when it is offered again.

Confirmation

Confirmation is the affirmation of baptism and takes place during the Fall of the 9th grade school year.

Graduation

High School Graduation is marked with Senior Sunday. This is a time we take to recognize, honor and encourage the seniors to continue to see the support of the family of God where ever their path leads them. The Sunday Graduation Service is planned and lead by the class, who is blessed with the assurance that the Faith Family will support and pray for them in their future endeavors. The service will be during the month of May, 2026

Weddings

At Faith we recognize that Christian weddings are worship services. Planning a wedding service and preparing for the commitments of marriage takes time. We ask that all our pre-marriage couples begin preparation months ahead of time. Contact the church office if you are interested in hosting your marriage at the church. A wedding packet can be picked up to answer many of your questions.

Funerals

The church shares in the grief of those who mourn the death of a loved one. Funerals are an opportunity to give voice to our sorrow, to thank God for the life of our loved one, and to entrust them into the hands of God. To arrange a funeral, please contact the church office, 952-442-2101.