Religious Education

Religious Education at Community United Church

CLASSES

Elementary grades
We will have three separate classes taught by church members, based on grade level (K/1, 2/3, and 4/5), with “shepherds” who will accompany students through different “rotation” activities each week. We use the multiple-intelligence driven curriculum of “Come Join the Circle”- a progressive Christian publication.

Middle school
Students in grades 6-8 (and any interested high schoolers) will meet in Pastor Karen’s office. The topic of study this year is “Sexuality and Spirituality”. We will be using the ‘Our Whole Lives” curriculum.

Preschool class 
Our preschool class (ages 3-4) meets beginning right after the children are dismissed from the Children’s Moment during the regular 10:15 worship service. We would also like to introduce a pilot program starting Fall Semester 09 where we will offer a K/1 class in tandem with our Preschool class.

Adult classes
Different courses will be available throughout the year. Please check the bulletin and Communigram online for details.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CURRICULUM

David, The Shepherd King – Bible Basis: 1 Samuel 16:1-23; 17:1-11, 32-49 Learn the many faces of leadership from David, the youngest son of Jesse, who faced giant odds and united a kingdom.

Christmas Journeys – Bible Basis: Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2, Matthew 1:23, Luke 2:1 – 5  Learn what it means to “Follow the Star” as we take a journey back into Biblical times to discover the meaning of Christmas.

Jonah, the Prophet - Bible Basis: The Book of Jonah Struggle with Jonah as he resists and responds to God's call in this classic Hebrew tale of prophecy and repentance.

Women of the Resurrection - Bible Basis: Matthew 27-28; Luke 23-24; John 19-20 Some of the first followers to proclaim Jesus' resurrection were women. Get to know their stories and be inspired by their powerful, faithful witness..

Paul and the Early Church - Bible Basis: Ephesians 1-5 Travel with Paul to proclaim God's word and learn how people lived and worshiped together in the house churches of Ephesus.

ADDITIONAL CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAMS

Nursery Care

Our paid Nursery staff are happy to provide a safe and welcoming place for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to play during Sunday School.

During the Worship Service, children through age four are welcomed in the Nursery. These young ones can play, color, create and have a snack. Being conscious of allergies, we offer graham crackers and water for snack time.

Big Kid's Room

Following the Children's Time portion of the Worship Service, children in Kindergarten and older may retreat to the Fellowship Hall for a time of centering and meditating through Yoga.

Youth Group

All youth in grades 6 - 12th are invited to join us in the Tower Room for food, fellowship, and fun each Sunday from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.  On alternate Sundays we will be coming together to take part in the DVD series “DreamThinkBeDo”An overview of progressive Christianity for young adults, this study features the insights of over twenty-five theologians and teachers at the top of their game talking about the issues that affect us as Christians today. We also offer tutoring to those students who would like to come early from 4-6pm..Every summer the youth turn their energies towards a Summer Service and Learning Trip…