CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Faith is the journey of a lifetime. Through all our years and experiences of life we deepen our relationship with God. We seek to encourage spiritual growth through a full program of Christian education, from children's Sunday school through adult Bible study and prayer groups. Below is a list of current offerings for adults and children.

We are always looking for volunteers and ideas for adult small groups or Sunday school classes.  Please contact us if you'd like to help out.

In addition to the classes described below, there are several small groups which meet regularly.  While currently active groups are formed and closed, we encourage the formation of new ones.

SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES

CHILDREN'S CLASSES

"KidsWorship" Children are invited to participate in "Kid's Worship" during the 9:30 hour each Sunday.  Kids will be led by two adults each week in a multi-age worship environment.  Each week they will have time for music, hearing and responding to the Word, and active play.  This class is open to ages three through sixth grade and meets in room 2 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

KidsWorship Leaders for Spring 2008

"Children's Learning Time."  During worship each week, the children are invited to the front of the sanctuary to talk with one of our ministers.   After this time with children, kids ages three through sixth grade are invited to attend "Children's Learning Time."  In these Sunday-School-like classes during the 10:45 a.m. worship service, children will interact with adult leaders and peers to learn about many of the same themes adults are exploring in worship.  The lectionary-based Seasons of the Spirit curriculum is designed to help children explore meaning and mystery in the Bible.  Three year olds through First Grade students meet in Room Two.  Second through sixth grade students meet in Room Three.

Younger Class Leaders for Spring 2008

Older Class Leaders for Spring 2008

Vacation Bible School.  Vacation Bible School will be held this year from July 21 through 25.  If you have children age 4 through Sixth Grade or if you would like to help, please save these dates.  For more information please contact Jack or Caela.

ADULT CLASSES

"Seasons."  The "Seasons" class will meet throughout the spring semester and is led by the Rev. jack Skiles and Jacque and Paul Soderquist.  This lectionary class will discuss a new topic each week with the goal of developing relationships and more deeply exploring the themes presented in our weekly worship service.  Come for the whole semester or join at any time.  "Seasons"meets in room 5. 

"Judith: An Introduction to Biblical Interpretation."  This class will meet during the month of May and will be led by Associate Minister Caela Wood.  Do you ever wish you could just sit down and read the Bible, but find it more confusing than Shakespeare?  Do you feel like you have a handle on the classic Bible stories but wish you could work through some of your own ideas?  This class may be just the thing for you.  We will use the apocryphal Book of Judith to develop our skills in reading the Bible and then learn how we can apply those new skills to other areas of the Bible.  "Judith" will meet in Roger Williams Hall.

WEEKDAY ACTIVITIES

"Companions in Christ."  A Companions in Christ group is forming for the spring semester.  This 26-week small group focuses on exploring spiritual practices with a group.  Individuals will commit to a daily practice of reflection, scripture reading, or journaling.  The group will come together once a week at a time that works for all to talk about their experiences.

Young Adult Small Group.  This newly formed group meets weekly in member's homes.  Members gather for fellowship and talk about issues they are facing in their daily lives.  Bible study, issues in the news, and theology are all a part of the discussions.  For more information, please e-mail the church office.

"Wednesday Morning Book Study."  This class will meet throughout the spring semester and is led by rev. Dr. Jack Skiles.  The group will begin the semester with a continuation of their study of Islam.  This group meets from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays in Room 5.

"Disciple Bible Study."  "Disciples" will continue on Tuesday nights.  This year's group is full, but if you would like more information about future sessions, please e-mail Caela Wood. 

Women's and Men's Retreats are organized every year in the fall.  Watch our announcements page for news of these and other events.