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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Why Christian Education?

  • You can ask questions in a safe place.
  • You will meet new people and build deeper relationships with some you have known for a long time.
  • It's an easy way to get connected here at First United if you are new to the church.
  • Being a Christian is hard work -- it's more manageable and rewarding if you do it with a group.
  • You will have fun!  You will laugh, share stories, and learn things you didn't even know you wanted to learn.
  • Need more reasons?  Talk to anyone who has partiicipated in one oof our classes -- they will be happy to share.
SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES

CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Kids Worship.  - 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. on Sundays
Kids are invited to worship God in their own way! This multi-age, multi-sensory worship experience is led by two adults. Each week children will have time for music, hearing and responding to the word, and active play. This worship experience is open to ages three through fifth grade and meets in Room 2.  For more information, click here.

Children’s Learning Time.  During worship each week, the children are invited to the front to talk with one of our ministers and then are dismissed to
Children’s Learning Time. In these Sunday-School-like classes, children interact with adult leaders and peers to learn about many of the same themes the 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.

Children ages three through first grade meet in Room 2.  Children in second through fifth grades meet in Room 3.

Youth Group.  Weekly, Sunday 4 - 5:30 p.m.  Led by Lynn James, Warren and Laura Wade, and Jack Skiles, students in grades 6 - 12 are invited to meet in Room 4 late each Sunday afternoon for pizza to check in with each other and talk about what's important as all seek to understand themselves and God in the world.  The group also participates in group activities and social gatherings.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL ADULT CLASS - 9:30 A.M.

Seasons of the Spirit: Lectionary Bible Study Class.  Lectionary-based class where we discuss a different Scripture and theme each week. Drop in any week for discussion, laughter, and serious contemplation of the Bible. 

Sundays at 9:30 a.m., ongoing: Led by George Birthisel, Dave Edgerton, and Jamie Wildman.

NEW FALL 2011 ADULT CLASSES

Click here for information on 2011 Fall Classes