Weekly

Logos

What is Logos?

Weekly intergenerational experiences where all ages come together to learn about God and engage in activities that deepen their relationships with God and each other.

Through shared experiences—like Bible study, recreation, a family-style meal and worship arts, participants build relationships with God and one another. Each gathering reflects the rhythm of Acts 2:42 (CEB): “The believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the community, to their shared meals, and to their prayers.”

LOGOS is a planned ministry led by parents, grandparents and other caring adults who offer their God-given gifts in service to the whole church.

“The LOGOS Program is a huge part of our church and is attractive to new families looking for a church home. The kids feel like church is their second home.”

“Children are coming to LOGOS whereas they were not attending Sunday School. Even those who attend other churches are coming to our program.”

Four key components

Bible Study

Participants explore the Bible in small groups, encouraging mutual investment where every voice is invited to speak, heard and respected.

Worship Arts

Music, drama, visual arts and more are prepared during LOGOS and offered when the church gathers for worship, enhancing the vitality of congregational worship through the gifts of multiple generations.

Family Time

“Table families” composed of multiple generations sit together each week for a shared meal, conversation and care for one another, fostering relationships that model kingdom of God living.

Recreation

All participate in cooperative play activities that may include developing life skills and hobbies, recognizing the worth and dignity of each person as children of God.

How does LOGOS grow faith and community?

LOGOS fosters deep roots in the congregation when parents, grandparents, and other key adults dedicate themselves to the ministry. When parents serve through LOGOS, they strengthen their role as primary spiritual guides for their children. In addition, clergy and volunteers of all ages contribute, making this a true congregational ministry.

Testimonials

“LOGOS has been a space where kids know they are safe, accepted for who they are, and offered grace. It is also a wonderful space for the adults who are helping. They are getting just as much out of LOGOS as the kids!”
Mt. Zion Presbyterian, Mt. Zion, IL

“Our church went from having three children available for Sunday school and three to four in youth group, to 21 the first year of LOGOS. I believe LOGOS also contributed to our pastor spearheading a community Vacation Bible School for the first time in many years.” Hope Lutheran Church, Anaconda, MT

“Without LOGOS, I don’t think Concordia would be here anymore. Based on where we were at that time and where we were heading, I don’t think we could have on our own sustained reaching out to the neighborhood.”
Jim Ryan, LOGOS Director, Concordia Lutheran Church, Worcester, MA

“The great thing about LOGOS is that you get to experience the people that you are studying with in a variety of situations, making it easier to relate to them and enhancing your understanding of what they say in a Bible study. People talk about very different things over dinner or in recreation than they do in a formal once a week Bible study or Sunday School class. If you learn what else is important to them in other situations you are able to gain a better appreciation, understanding, and in my experience a greater respect, for what they bring to the table in a Bible study.”
Steve Pankratz, past LOGOS participant, First United Methodist Church, Midland, MI