Sunday School
Agape
This class is discussion based and not afraid of big ideas! They study everything from Marcus Borg to the Sermon on the Mount.
Teachers: Mo & Dick Conville
Location: Downey Gallery
Group Make Up: Intergenerational, singles & couples
Curriculum: Topical
Contemporary
This class is discussion based and focuses on scriptural studies. It’s a great class if you want to learn more about the Bible or better understand the wide narrative of Scripture.
Teacher: Mike Ratliff
Location: Garner 100, Across from Infant Nursery
Group Make Up: Intergenerational, singles & couples
Curriculum: Traditional Bible Study – Smith & Helwy’s Formations
Koinonia
This group appreciates reading a book together like Eugene Peterson’s works and discussing it.
Teacher: Kim Walker
Location: Garner 105
Group Make Up: Intergenerational, singles & couples
Curriculum: Alternate between Bible and book studies
Patience
The Patience class values deep Biblical knowledge and thoughtful conversations.
Teacher: Jan Davis
Location: Garner 104, Across from toddler nursery
Group Make Up: Women only
Curriculum: Traditional Bible Study – Smith & Helwy’s Formations
Justice
This eclectic group is currently studying the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) through a justice lens.
Teacher: MJ Moore
Location: Garner 201, Upstairs next to youth room
Group Make Up: Singles & Couples on the young-ish side
Curriculum: Reading Between the Lines
Nursery + Preschool
Ms. Idella & Ms. Olivia have a deep love for our smallest kids and enjoy doing small crafts and teaching about God’s love.
Teachers: Idella McSwain & Olivia Carter
Location: Garner 101 & 102
Group Make Up: Infants through 2 yr olds
Curriculum: Holy Moley
Godly Play
This is one of the best things our church does! Trained teachers guide children through stories in the Bible inviting them to wonder. Children then have an opportunity to respond through art or play and feasting together.
Teachers: Rotate
Location: Garner 200, 202, and 204, Upstairs
Group Make Up: Two classes: 3yr olds through 1st grade and 2nd grade through 6th grade
Curriculum: Godly Play
Youth
Youth build on their foundations from Godly Play and deepen their understanding of the essential stories of our faith.
Teacher: Rotation
Location: Garner 203, Upstairs Next to Justice Class
Group Make Up: 7th-12th graders
Curriculum: Echo the Story
College
We meet on Wednesday nights following our church potluck.
Teachers: David Walker
Location: TBD
Library
Our church library is open on Sunday mornings. If you are taking a break from formal classes or not ready to dive in just yet, you are welcome to hangout here. There’s usually a puzzle in progress you can assist with and of course plenty to read!