​The Family Ministry was created to provide learning, fellowship and support opportunities to all families, especially those with children at home. We also provide family- and parent-focused events that support parents as they lead their families in faith. Fairlawn Lutheran offers Bible Studies, fellowship events, service opportunities and support to all families.

There are many learning opportunities for children and teens at Fairlawn Lutheran:

• Nursery - Age 3 and younger
• Sunday School—for age 3 (and potty trained)-grade 6
• Junior Youth—for grades 5-8
• Confirmation—grades 7-8
• Senior Youth—grades 9-12​

First Communion happens in elementary school and youth are confirmed in middle school. Family and youth events provide fun and fellowship, and teens have the opportunity to attend youth gatherings and mission trips. Children can serve in local missions, at church through music, as acolytes and at events. 

Fairlawn Lutheran meets the needs of local seniors through activities designed for those 55+, but open to everyone. From monthly card and game parties, trips and tours, and psalm walks, we offer a variety of faith-based and fellowship opportunities to adults in our community. The program is open to all - you don't need to be a member at Fairlawn Lutheran or even attend our church to attend an event, and many people invite friends and family members of all ages.  

Church members volunteer during services as musicians (worship team, handbells, soloists), communion assistants, ushers, acolytes and altar guild. A variety of service projects and ministries are available that provide prayer shawls, visitation, bag lunches for shelters, and much more! 

Fairlawn Lutheran has a long tradition of service and leads efforts within the church and with local charitable organizations such as Haven of Rest, OPEN M, St. Luke’s and Akron Pregnancy Center. Fairlawn Lutheran also hosts a Braille workers group that produces books of the Bible in Braille for the visually impaired worldwide. 

Fairlawn Lutheran has several committees that serve our congregation, our church, and our community. These committees include Outreach Team, Member Care, Elders, Christian Education, School Team, and supporting teams that include Finance, Facilities, Communication and Technology, and Safety. We encourage everyone to prayerfully consider how they can share their talents and time through volunteering. We would love to tell you more! 

​Sundays September-May, the Christian Education Hour offers learning opportunities at 9:00am prior to service. A choice of several adult Bible studies are offered, and youth in grades 7-8 and 9-12 are invited to their own Bible Studies. Children age 3 through grade 6 may attend Sunday School for Bible stories, music, crafts and fun. During the week, a variety of small group Bible studies are meeting at church or off-site. 

Those interested in membership at Fairlawn Lutheran can attend one of the New Member classes offered several times each year. You'll meet in a small group with one of the Pastors and go through the Lutheran catechism. You'll have the opportunity to ask lots of questions, get to know others, and learn what it means to be a Lutheran Christian. If you decide to become a member after the class, you will be welcomed into the congregation during a future service. If not, you are still welcome to worship at Fairlawn Lutheran and pastors are always available to meet with you and answer questions.