LCC congregations coordinate, offer virtual VBS options Canada-wide, all summer long!

ONLINE – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) congregations across the country have come together to coordinate free Virtual VBS options for families all summer long – No matter where you live! An email will be sent out to all congregations with details, relevant links, as well as digital marketing material to share on social media and with members in their communities.

What does “Virtual VBS” look like in a practical sense? Of course the message of Christ and His promises remain the same, and should be taught accordingly. But how does the virtual element change how we organize and deliver God’s Word in a VBS setting? Though labelled as “Virtual,” children will still create tangible crafts; play games; eat snacks; sing songs; act out Bible stories; and pray!

The style and format will vary depending on the individual congregation hosting VBS for that week. In general, families that register will be given a list of needed materials well in advance. Children will be able to participate in the Opening and Closing through YouTube Live or pre-recorded videos. Each activity or “station” will correspond to a simple one-page instruction sheet. Click here for an example. Parents can pick and choose which activities work for them – the materials can be used at any time of day, in any order! All activities are geared towards minimizing screen time and maximizing engaging, Christ-focused educational activities for the whole family!

The summer schedule is available on LCC’s website here but is subject to change, as more congregations get involved. Scheduled to host so far, we have congregations from St. Catharines, ON; Dryden, ON; Dashwood, ON; Surrey, B.C.; Langley, B.C.; Calgary, AB; and two congregations from Winnipeg, MB.

Two registration links are already “live” for interested families to enrol: Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church (Winnipeg, MB) hosting the first week from June 29-July 3, 2020; and Zion Lutheran Church (Dashwood, ON) hosting during the week of July 20-24, 2020. The schedule also highlights which VBS material will be used for each week, including Concordia Publishing House (CPH)’s Rainforest Explorers: Jesus Leads the Way!; CPH’s Rocky Railway: Jesus’ Power Pulls us Through; Standard Publishing’s Adventures on Promise Island: Where kids discover God’s lifesaving love!; as well as some original programs developed by distinctive congregations.

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For more information about Virtual VBS for Summer 2020, please visit: www.lutheranchurchcanada.ca/eventscalendar/lcc-virtual-vbs-2020/

Digital marketing materials are available for download below.

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