2005-06 Church School Opportunities

Classes meet from 9:15-10:15
 (unless otherwise noted)

Nursery Care

Infants/Toddlers:    Room 117

(toddlers are walking infants up to 2 years of age)

2’s & 3’s

God Loves Me is our early childhood curriculum that uses 52 Bible stories with age appropriate activities to experience God’s message for our younger learners. Class meets in room 103.

Preschool & Elementary

Seasons of the Spirit, by Logos Publication

A lectionary based curriculum that uses Biblical stories and themes in age appropriate ways paying attention to the many various learning styles of children/youth.  This curriculum follows our preaching lectionary allowing students to make stronger connections between worship and Sunday school.

Preschool (4-K)

4 & 5 year olds – room 107

Elemetary School

1^st & 2^nd grades – room 111
3^rd grade – room 206
4^th & 5^th grades – room 207

Middle School  (6th-8th grades)

Bible Quest serves as our middle school curriculum.  Published by our own denomination, this curriculum will explore Middle School life using Scripture.

Meets in Bethlehem Hall, room 3.

Confirmation (begins in January)

Beginning in early January, 8^th grade students will explore our biblical history, Presbyterian background and theology, and begin to look at our faith as we continue our faith journey through membership into the church.

Meets in Bethlehem Hall, room 2.

Senior High

9th-12th graders continue their topical study using thought provoking questions, Bible support, and everyday experiences.

Meets in Bethlehem Hall, Senior High room.

Collegegiate Coffee Hour

Created just for college students, this time is spent discovering how our biblical principles connect with college experiences.

Meets in the Presbyterian Student Association Center at 9:30

Adult Course Offerings

Bible Sojourners:
This new class will attempt to “survey” the Bible in a year using Books of the Bible by John Hayes and Keith Schoville. In addition to class facilitators and members, pastors and guest lecturers will join, periodically.

Meets on 2^nd floor education building in the Library


Contemporary Issues:
This class uses contemporary theological authors to explore faith and life.  Class participants select their topic at the beginning of each fall.

Meets in Lower Club room (accessible from the College Ave office door)


Cooper Bible Class:
Using the denomination curriculum The Present Word, class participants explore Jesus’ life and ministry through Scripture and discussion

Meets in the Cooper Classroom. (directly across from the Fort Hill Office Greeters or “FHOG” office – accessible from the College Ave office door).


The Elective Series:

New this fall, a series of topics that change almost monthly.  Join us for one or for all of a variety of topics and a variety of teachers.

September 18^th – October 16^th     Presbyterian 101 with Jim Richardson
October 23 – November 13^th         Creating a Spiritual Home with Mary Gause
November 27^th – December 18^th   Advent Bible Study with Mary Gause

Meets in Bethlehem Hall, room 1.


Forum Class:
Class members take turns leading discussion on a Presbyterian classic: The Mighty Acts of God.

Meets in the Dungeon Classroom. (accessible from the College Ave office door)


Net Menders:
Through reflection and discussion, class members explore the book Practicing Our Faith: A Way of Life for a Searching People by Dorothy Bass.

Meets in room 205 of the education building.


Video Discussion:
Using a video lecture series by Professor Bart D. Ehrman (UNC-CH), this class will explore The Writings of the Apostolic Fathers. Class members view the day’s lecture then discuss the findings and their impact on Christian faith and life.

Meets in the Upper Club Room (upstairs between the staff offices).


Young Adults:
Young Adults (those 20-30 somethingish) will explore the Foundations of our Faith using a series from the PCUSA.

Meets in Bethlehem Hall Room 2.


If you need more information, have an idea for a future class, or wish to discuss other educational happenings, please contact Mary Cunningham Gause