Christian Education
The mission of Christian Education is to make disciples
of Jesus Christ. To fulfill this purpose, opportunities are offered to study
scripture and to understand Christian traditions. It is hoped that lives will
be transformed, through experience and reason, as individuals grow into
the fullness of Christian discipleship.
Christian Education (Sunday School) for children, youth and adults
Children’s Church takes place each Sunday morning at 9 a.m. in Room 4 of the
Christian Education Building. Children age 3 years through 2nd grade
share this time of worship before going to their classrooms. Following
Children's Church, students are escorted to their Sunday School
classrooms. Children 3rd grade and up go directly to their classrooms,
as do youth and adults.
Small Group Bible Studies
An in-depth Bible study that meets at various times throughout the week for 1.5 hours. Two women's groups, a men's group and a couple's group are meeting now.
Sunday School Classes – 9 a.m.
3-4 year olds: Christian Education Building, Room 1
Kindergarten : Christian Education Building, Room 2
Grades 1-2: Christian Education Building, Room 3
Grades 3-5: Alton Hall, Room 1
Grades 6-8: Conference Room
Grades 9-12: Youth Building
Adult Sunday School Class - 9 a.m.
Bishop Kennedy Room
Schedule:
"Mere Christianity" (C.S. Lewis) - Sept. 18 - Oct. 30, 2011
"The First Christmas: What the Gospels Really Teach about Jesus' Birth" (Marcus J. Borg) - Nov. 6 - Dec. 18, 2011
"Love, Power and Justice: Ontological Analyses and Ethical Applications" (Paul Tillich) - Jan. 8 - Feb. 5, 2012
"The Crusades through Arab Eyes" (Amin Maloof) - Feb. 12 - April 1, 2012
"Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life" (Richard Rohr) -
April 15 - May 20, 2012
"The Gospel of Judas" (Kasser, Meyer, Wurst & Gaudard) - June 3 - 17, 2012
"Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World" (Henri Nouwen) -
June 24 - July 15, 2012
"Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?" (Michael Sandel) - July 22 - Sept. 2, 2012
Religious Study Group
This study group uses printed and video resources to grow in faith, explore religious teachings and experience the blessing of
Christian fellowship
Disciple Bible Study
Interested in learning more about the depth and meaning of the Bible? These in-depth 32-34 week courses require weekly attendance at class sessions and are taught by trained Disciple teachers. Weekly 1.5-hour classes meet at
various times and days, led by Associate Pastor Brian Long. They require preparation and outside reading. Sessions are a combination of video presentation, teacher input, group discussion and application to daily living.
Scholarships
Several scholarships are awarded in June on Senior Sunday to
graduating high school students to help them pay for their college education.
Funds for these are made available from Women’s Ministries, Men’s Ministries,
the Z. Frann Krajeski Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Helen Benner
Memorial Scholarship Fund.
In addition, an Incentive Scholarship is awarded to a student who is completing 8th grade. This student's family must be residents of Many Mansions. The scholarship funds are held until the student graduates high school. At that time the student is given the funds to further his/her education
if he or she has met the requirements of the incentive program.
Walk to Emmaus – A spiritual renewal program (separate weekends for men and women) intended to strengthen the local church through the development of Christian disciples and leaders. The approach seriously considers themodel of Christ's servanthood and encourages Christ's disciples to act in ways appropriate to being "a servant of all."
