Christian Education
“We strive toward the transformation of people of all ages to be servants of God through Christian Education”
Staying the “extra” hour for Christian Education is worth it. There are a variety of learning opportunities and exciting new activities to compliment long-standing traditions. We are friendly, open and family oriented. In fact, we have implemented the “Safe Church Policy” to make sure our kids are learning and building friendships in a safe environment. We want children in church. We provide a special children’s bulletin.
Nursery
Volunteers from within the church pitch in every Sunday to provide care for our youngest children of God, from newborns to four-year-olds; an additional room is set up for Pre-K to First-Graders. To ensure extra safety, all children must be signed in and out by an adult every Sunday.
Sunday School
The Sunday School program is the mainstay of our educational ministry for those 5 years to 6th Grade. Our program is a rotation-based model that allows children to encounter some of the bible’s most beautiful and significant stories in amazing ways including sensational experiences through games, plays, cooking, dramatic story-telling, and crafts. This year we will study Daniel, Joseph, th 23rd Psalm, the Birth of Christ, John the Baptist, Books of the Bible, Miracles of Jesus, the Easter Story, and the Woman at the Well. 7th and 8th graders have their own curriculum to follow on a weekly basis.
Opend
The purpose of Opend is to engage our high school youth in thoughtful and faithful open-ended discussion of theological value. As we study current issues and reflect on the week’s bible message, the aim is to create a safe and trusted community where members challenge each other and faith is encouraged.
Confirmation
Available to all church youth Eighth Grade and above who wish to reaffirm their baptism, our confirmation program is built to help youth grow in their spiritual journey as they learn the history of the United Church of Christ and the Christian religion as a whole. Confirmands will explore their own beliefs and those of others in preparation to become an adult member of the church. Special events this year will include a retreat to the Burlington Water Park to explore sacraments and baptism in a whole new way.
Youth Group
All Jr. High and High school students are invited to attend youth group events and meetings. We gather every Sunday from 5:00-6:30pm to enjoy each others’ company and grow with one another in faith through fun and games, service work, and study. Activities include, bowling, mini golfing, Trunk or Treat and Haunted House Hopping, CROP Walk, Thanksgiving Breakfast, Valentine Dinner Theater, 30 Hour Famine, and an end of the year Video Scavenger Hunt. See Youth Director, Heidi Hulme at 762.0787 or email her at heidi.hulme@netexpress.net.
Young Adults
We invite all college students and recent graduates to join us Thursday evenings for a bible study and faith discussion covering a wide range of discussion themes. Bible studies begin at 8:15pm weekly.
Adults
- Book discussion group
- Lenten Study
- Old Testament Class
- Prayer Group
- Wednesday Bible Study
- New Testament Class
- Faith Forum – weekly topical discussions
There is something for everyone in our Christian Education Ministry!