Sunday Morning Education Hour Programs

Education Hour programs run September 19, 2010 - May 22, 2011
*All education programs meet the Safeguarding God's Children guidelines for safety as outlined by the Diocese.

Preschool - 5th Grade
Geared toward a variety of learning styles and learning levels, this class will meet in Room 1 and 2 in the Undercroft and will follow the "One Room Sunday School" Children's Curriculum. The program is Biblically based and liturgically oriented. Biblical stories and themes provide the content of teachings and practice while students are also encouraged to learn the words and actions for participation in our community's worship and liturgy. Lessons from Scripture and selections from the Book of Common Prayer are incorporated into every lesson to help children learn about the Episcopal service and practices.

6th - 8th Grade:
This group meets in Room 3 (The Youth Room) in the Undercroft and follows the Episcopal Youth Curriculum which runs through a three-year cycle of Call, Covenant, and Community. This year, the lessons will challenge youth to explore the stories of those who have been called to be community leaders, community builders, and witnesses in the world from the beginning of Scripture through to contemporary times. At the completion of the 8th-Grade year, youth are invited to participate in the "Stepping Up" Seminar which challenges them to reflect on where they have been and where they are going in their spiritual journey. The seminar culminates in a "Stepping Up" Celebration during the 10:30 worship service in May which acknowledges the work and reflections of these youth, and their movement into a more active role in the church.

9th - 12th Grade (High School):
This group meets in the Youth Room in the Undercroft and follows the Confirm not Conform. Participants in this course will be prepared for Confirmation under Episcopal Diocese of Western Michigan guidelines but are not required to be Confirmed upon completion. This course teaches youth to understand their faith and gives them tools they need to continue on their journeys of faith formation into adulthood and is led by a variety of guest leaders from our congregation by unit.

Sunday Forum:
This class meets in the main room of the Undercroft and is geared toward issues of importance to adults . The class is set up as a series of topics which will be posted as it becomes available. Topics for Sunday Forum will also be published in each issue of "Grace To You" and is available at the link below.