Mount Cross Lutheran Church
601 E. Highway 260, Payson, AZ 85541
928-474-2552
The Reverend Elaine Watskey, Pastor


Christian Education

Christian Education classes for children, grades K - 6 and middle school students who are not enrolled in Confirmation class, are conducted on Wednesday afternoons during the school year. We call this W.O.W. or Word on Wednesday. Transportation is available from the Elementary and Middle schools to Mount Cross. Click here for Registration form (PDF) and our 2008 / 2009 schedule (Please print out the registration form and bring to the first day of WOW attendance). There is also a permission / authorization form along with W.O.W. Expectations that must be filled out and returned.

The program begins at 3:00p.m. (12:30 on school half days) with snacks followed by craft projects. The lessons begin at 4:00p.m. The lessons this year are from the Augsburg Fortress curriculum "Seasons of the Spirit" and follow the Revised Common lectionary readings used on Sundays in the worship services. The afternoon ends at 4:45p.m. (2:00p.m. on school half-days). Children must be picked up at the church at that time.

The W.O.W. students enjoy many other fun activities during the year which may include field trips, caroling, Christmas programs, and Vacation Bible School.

Confirmation Class for 7th and 8th graders - meets on Wednesdays during W.O.W. at 4:00 - 4:45p.m. Pastor Elaine teaches. Transportation from the Middle school to Mount Cross is available. Students must be picked up at the church after Confirmation class.

Middle and High School Youth Group meets at 5:30p.m. on Sundays during the school year for fun, study, fellowship, and service. During school breaks the Youth Group participates in fun activities such as water park excursions, rock climbing, and tubing on the Salt river. For more information about W.O.W and/or the Youth Group, contact the Children, Youth, and Family Minister's office at: (928) 474-3787 or e-mail youth@mountcross.org.

Friends in Christ, a group for developmentally disabled youth and adults, meets throughout the year on Wednesdays at 3:00p.m. for Bible lessons, crafts, and fellowship.

Adult Christian Education Classes meet on Tuesdays at 5:30p.m. New sessions begin at various times during the year. Call the church office, (928) 474-2552, for the schedule.