One of the many adventures available on the 5th and 6th graders’ annual retreat is boating.  It looks like so much fun—until you stand on the beach with paddle and life vest in hand.

“I’m scared!  What if the boat tips over?  The water is too cold!  I don’t think I should go”, one girl chattered.  But with some instruction in the workings of the boat, some encouragement from her friends, and her own determination, she actually got into the tippy canoe and learned to paddle around the lake.  She was so proud of herself!  Don’t each of us have experiences that are like this?

Jesus said, “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”  Abundant life is out there, but how do we take hold of it? One important way is in Christian education.  We learn how to take that next step, we find that there are friends to encourage us, and eventually we have the exhilaration of experiencing that joy that comes in the lifelong journey of knowing Christ more and more deeply.

Christian education programs come in many formats, and for all ages.  Come get your feet wet.

Children are an important part of our church family. We take seriously our responsibility for nurturing them in the Christian faith. Most of our Sunday worship services include a time when children are invited forward for a special message addressed to them.

Children’s Sunday School  Using the "Rotation Workshop" method, Bible stories are taught in a fun and stimulating learning environment. Classes meet from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m; grades kindergarten through sixth grade meet upstairs, preschoolers on the first floor (Christian Education Building).

Child Care  Provided Sunday mornings and for other events in the life of the church where infants and younger children are cared for by professional sitters and assistants

Genesis  Monthly fellowship program for 5th and 6th graders provides a fun evening of exploration and activity.

Confirmation Classes  Classes are held annually to prepare youth for membership in the Presbyterian Church. The course includes Bible study, Presbyterian history and government, and faith development. All 8th and 9th graders are invited to join in this opportunity. Upon completion, youth may choose to join the church.

Sunday Night Live  (SNL) Sunday Night Live meets Sunday evenings for choir, Bible study, dinner, and games (September thru May) and is open to 1st through 6th graders.

L.I.F.E. (Living in Faith Everyday) L.I.F.E. meets Sunday evenings (and occasionally other times) for fun, Bible study, worship, retreats, service projects, and special events. L.I.F.E. is open to all young people in grades 7-12.

Adult Sunday School Classes  Four classes are offered throughout the year along with seasonal speaker series.
1) The Mom’s Class meets in the Epiphany Room upstairs in the C.E. Building. 2) The Coffee Class is a discussion class meeting across the hall from the kitchen. 3) The Lounge Class is a Bible Study meeting across the hall from Ernst Hall. 4) The Trinity Room Series offers topical studies led by various leaders meeting in the south west corner of the Adult Wing.