Christian Education

We seek to provide our adults, families, and children with both guidance and respect for their individual needs as we seek to better understand the love of God and the ways of Jesus Christ in our lives.

Classes for Children
Infants and Toddlers
Primary Grades
Middle School
Adult Classes
High School
Playschool

 

Classes for Children

Church School classes for children meet every Sunday morning during the school year from10:00 to 10:50 a.m. A devotional and preparatory time for the teachers is held at 9:45 a.m., each teacher taking turns planning and leading this gathering. Classes for children from kindergarten through high school begin at 10:00 a.m.

Professionally-prepared curricula is used in younger classes to introduce the children to some of the most familiar and best-loved Bible stories. Older students read the Bible and use a variety of materials prepared or suggested by the teachers.

Church School provides an opportunity for young people and adults to learn through study and discussion about the Bible and about our faith.

Infants and Toddlers

West End provides experienced, loving nursery care for children before, during and after Sunday's morning worship service. Childcare is also provided for most of our special occasions. A glance into the nursery room usually provides a view of multiple activities, from playing, to listening to a Bible story, to drawing, and to sleeping.

Primary Grades

Following the morning church school classes, the children in grades one through eight meet in the sanctuary at 11:00 a.m. for morning worship. After the opening prayers, scripture reading, and the children's message, the children leave the sanctuary to their own devotional time at either Children and Worship or Young Disciples for the remainder of the worship hour.  These classes are on summer hiatus until September 19.

Middle School

The middle school class meets at 10:00 a.m. and, together with their teachers and our ministers, develop a course of Bible study and discussion which carries them beyond their early lessons, seeking the practical application of their faith, and discerning their individual paths as church communicants. These classes are on summer hiatus until September 19.

Adult Classes

The Adult Christian Education class, is a time to discuss, share, question and challenge those faith traditions we hold in common, as well as our individual faith journeys.
These classes are on hiatus until September 19.

High School

High school students meet before the worship service with Susan Xenarios, discussing topics of their choice, seeking answers, and challenging themselves. Over the years, they have also established themselves as teacher's aides in our Young Disciples program, acting as mentors to the younger children. These classes are on summer hiatus until September.  High School students are encouraged to join the Adult Christian Education classes during the summer.

Playschool

A five-day a week, half-day program for children who are three and four years old. See the Playschool website for further information.