Classes for Children
Nursery
Preschool and Kindergarten
First Through Fifth Grades (SpiritLink)
Children's Music Link-Up
Children and Worship

Classes for Youth
Middle School (Grades 6-7)
Junior High (Grades 8-9)
Senior High (Grades 10-12)

Classes for Adults

Nursery
Each Sunday during both services and Sunday school, nursery care is provided for children less than two years of age.  Our paid staff and volunteers are here to provide consistency and security for the youngest members of our church family.  Play time, songs, stories and snacks help to make church a fun and welcoming experience for our little ones.

Preschool (Ages 3-5) and Kindergarten
The weBelieve curriculum introduces our younger children to key stories of God's redemption and the transformation of people in the Bible.  These stories remind us of the promise that God will never let us go.  Children are also introduced to the stories of Faith: Even when Circumstances may appear hopeless, or we may not understand God's leading, we know that God is in control and we can have faith.

First through Fifth Grade
SpiritLink is our workshop rotation model Sunday school program for elementary aged children.  Building on the theory of multiple intelligences, the program provides opportunities for children to explore scripture through music, art, games, stories and drama, the sciences, and computer technology. 
 
The theme of SpiritLink this year is "Quest for Identity."  On of the biggest questions in life is often, "Who am I?" Through the stories of the lives of Jacob and Esau, Joseph and his brothers, the Samaritan woman at the Well and others, participants will explore the struggles of forming an identity with God.

SpiritLink classes will be loosely grouped according to age with some flexibility to meet each child's needs and to keep classes balanced. The classes will be:
  "Wind" -  6 to 8 years old
  "Flame" - 8 to 9 years old
  "Water" - 9 to 11 years old

Children's Music/Link-Up
Children's music will meet in the choir room from 9:30 - 9:45 a.m.  This time will include a variety of musical activities (singing, playing instruments, energizers, dancing).  Children will have the opportunity to share their talents with the congregation through worship leadership and/or performances during the course of the year. Shepherds will meet children in
the choir room beginning at 9:35, and will take them to their classrooms
at 9:45.

Children and Worship
Most Sundays following the Time With Children in the 11:00 worship, children five years old through the 4th grade may leave the sanctuary and go to the On Location room (2nd floor) forChiildren and Worship. This is an opportunity for kids to experience the essential parts of worship in an age-appropriate manner. It includes music, sign language, storytelling... They are encouraged to "wonder" about the biblical stories and the mysteries of God, and also to retell the stories themselves. Parents may pick up their children in On Location following worship.

Classes for Youth

Middle School (grades 6-7)
The Bible-The Story of God's Faithfulness - A Survey of the Old Testament
is a weBelieve survey study of the Old Testament which helps younger youth make connections and see the whole picture through a sequential, systematic approach to Bible study. Led by Tim Krehbiel and Scott Johnson.

Junior High (Grades 8-9)
God's Gift of Sexuality
This is designed to help youth develop a healthy Christian attitude toward their sexuality. Drawing on scripture and church doctrine, as well as activities from a variety of other sources, the course helps young people put sexuality in a Christian perspective. Dr. Sheila and Mark Goldsworthy lead this class

Senior High (grades 10-12)
Way to Live
Way to Live is all about searching for a way to live that is meaningful and authentic. Explore the really big questions about life, relationships, and faith. We look at a variety of Christian practices that add to a way of life that has purpose and direction. Each draws one into an aspect of real life. When we put these practices together. a pattern befins to emerge that becomes a whole way of life that responds to God's active presence in the world. Led by Sue Dearinger, Laurie Clemens(Fall), and Ministry Intern Scott Foster (Spring).

Classes for Adults

Abiding Bible Study moves sequentially through the Bible with study and discussion of a passage each week.  Meets in the Library.  Leader: Dan Grischkowsky.

Seasons of the Spirit is a lectionary based curriculum produced by the Presbyterian Church (USA).  Join in and study, reflect on and discuss the scriptures which will be preached (usually) during the worship service.  Meets in the upstairs youth wing, Room 218.  Leader: Denise Rex.