Christian Education 
Sunday School
January 14th through May 5th
Sunday School meets 9:30-10:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings.
Children under 6th grade can be checked in by family at the kiosk upstairs by the nursery or downstairs as you enter the classroom space.
Children & Youth
Children and Youth
Each spring, we turn to the New Testament to follow his life and the work of the church throughout the spring semester. We use a wonderful curriculum called Dwell that helps us to see that the Bible is primarily a story about God and not about us, or even the characters of the story. They aren’t great heroes, but regular people with flaws, that God uses anyways. God is the protagonist and the hero of this story, but we get to play a part.
Our class breakdowns for ’23-’24 school year are:
Nursery: 2 and under (Main Level)
PreK: 3 years thru 5 years not yet in Kindergarten (Downstairs)
Lower Elementary: Kindergarten-2nd Grade (Downstairs)
Upper Elementary: 3rd-5th Grades (Downstairs)
Middle School: 6th-8th Grades (Downstairs)
High School: 9th-12th Grade (Balcony)
A yearly registration is required for all students under 18.
Adult & College
Daniel – James Cooke
A class for all adults (college included) in the Choir Room using the Know the Bible series study guide, this class will dive into the book of Daniel that ultimately points to the sovereign Lord of history, who rules over all earthly kingdoms and whose plans cannot be thwarted. Books are $7 each.
The Global Church: The First Eight Centuries – Bob Luedtke
Each week you will hear a 20 minute video lecture from Dr. Donald Fairbairn, professor of Early Christian History at Gordon Conwell, leaving time for discussion. In these videos and his corresponding book, Fairbairn highlights Christian communities both inside the Roman Empire as well as those in places such as North Africa, Turkey, Syria, Persia and India, as he seeks to tell a more global and complete history of the church. Books are $15 each.
High School & College
Know Why You Believe
A class for 9th grade and above in the balcony. This class is walking through a book called “Know Why You Believe.” This book answers the “why” questions both Christians and non-Christians often ask, laying out a simple and convincing case for the core teachings of Christianity.
College Students are invited to join either High School & College class, or any Adult class.
Midweek Events
Spring Units
Wednesdays: Dinner at 5:30 pm, Classes 6-7pm
Through May 8th
To help ease the stress of Wednesday nights, we are now providing dinner at 5:30pm. $5 per person to help cover the cost. Cash, check, or click the link below to pay online.
Classes are 6-8 weeks long and reset throughout the year. Each module is self contained. This allows the flexibility to jump in at any time, take a module off, or join at the beginning of the next module without missing too much.
Nursery and PreK Gathering
Nursery is offered for ages two and under upstairs. Children 2 through PreK are invited for story time and a short craft downstairs in the PreK room.
Children’s Choir
All students Kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to participate. No prior experience or knowledge needed. Come make a joyful noise! The children will share their work on Easter Sunday and again in April.
Youth Small Groups
Girls and Boys small group meet, 6 p.m. at the Heathcote’s house diagnally from the church. Students 6th-8th grade will meet up for fun, sharing life, and discussing real life topics and issues they face in their everyday lives.
Parenting Small Group
A group for support, encouragement, and discussion about how to raise kids in an “Almost Christian” world. For parents of all ages, but especially upper elementary and pre-teen parents. We are working on Nursery and PreK options so parents of young children can attend. Veteran parents are needed as well!
Youth Group
6th-12th grade
Sundays 6-7:30 p.m.
Students 6th grade and above, to meet together for worship, Bible study, and fun on Sunday evenings. This year drop off upstairs at the main entrance on the Maxwell St. side. We’ll start with our large group worship time in the choir room followed by small groups to dive deeper into the books of 1st and 2nd Peter, as well as Jude. 9-11th will meet in the balcony and 6-8th will remain in the choir room. We’ll end with games and snacks in the gym. Pick up in the downstairs lobby on the Ashley St. side.
Summer Break
Starts May 15th
During the busy traveling season we will take a break from regular mid-week activities. Mark your calendars for these special events:
BYOP (Bring your own Picnic) in the Park – Last Wed of each month
One-Day Vacation Bible School – June 15th