1. How do I connect with Atonement and its activities?
To reach us by regular mail, our address is: 9948 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66212.
We produce a bi-monthly newsletter, the Messenger, which can be mailed to you, sent electronically, or both. In it, we provide upcoming information about our ministry areas, timely articles and the following weekend’s worship schedule. Staff emails can also be found here.
Each worship weekend, you’ll find a green insert to the bulletin. The Atonement Times offers the weekend/upcoming week’s activities and programs in greater detail. We also have a Prayer List, where we place names of members, guests and acquaintances we are keeping in prayer.
2. Do I need to be a member to get involved with the church?
No! We encourage you to take part in any program/activity of interest to you. Please note our reference above to the Messenger and Times, and also our website, as sources for information. There are also a number of brochures at our Welcome Center in the lobby, describing programs offered through the church. Our pastors are also available to assist you, if the need arises.
3. Does Atonement have a Children’s education program?
You bet! Our program begins at 2 years of age with the Parent & Tot program. At age 3 years, children begin the regular classroom program, which continues through 6th grade. We also have ARK Angels for pre-school and younger children and their families. This ministry is here to help as your baby begins his or her faith journey, and to support your family along the way. Good News Bearers, our 4th-6th grade ministry is a parent-led group that meets on Sunday nights to pray, play and help this age group learn to live out their faith. NOTE: Nursery care is available during both worship services and the education hour, on Sunday morning.
4. How are children welcomed in worship?
We are delighted to have children in worship with their families. Each service, we have a “Time with the Children” gathering, after which each child is provided a Worship Bag which has books, crayons, and coloring pages. If you feel your child is having an extra active morning, you are free to sit in the lobby (narthex) area outside of the sanctuary. There are also speakers in the lobby, enabling you to hear the worship service.
5. What programs do you have for junior high and high school students?
We offer special classes designed for 7th and 8th graders, conducted in small group/large group settings on Sunday evenings. These include catechism study, Bible overview, service projects and a mission focus.
Besides 7th and 8th graders, high school youth also participate in the evening, enjoying games, service projects, fellowship and a meal.
6. Are there adult education programs?
Yes, we offer an adult education hour between our 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services on Sunday, providing the basis for a growing life of faith, both personally and through community. These classes vary from Bible studies, to current topic forums, and occasionally, speakers.
7. Many churches offer connections through groups. Does Atonement?
Yes!! We currently have 25 groups, offering fellowship, connection, and Bible study. Our topics vary with each group, including Women’s and Men’s study, Parents of High School Kids, study of the new “Liquid” series, the Wired Word, and much more.
8. How about Music?
We have a strong presence in musical worship at Atonement, which includes Sanctuary, Youth, and Joyful Noise choirs, Adult and Youth Handbells, Contemporary and Chamber ensembles, a Flute Choir, Youth Strings, and a Liturgical Dance group.
9. How does the church address Mission and Outreach?
We offer these programs on the local and international level, as well as peace and justice focus groups. Our 20+ programs are offered for all age groups, individuals and families, who wish to participate.
10. How can I learn more about the Lutheran Church?
Go to the website for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America at www.elca.org
11. How do I get plugged in?
Contact Liz Musolino, our Director of Invitational Ministries, or Brooke Hodnefield, Director of Service Ministries, who will connect you directly to someone in your area of interest.
Let us know how we may serve you!
