The ministry of Christian Education at Christ Church is ongoing from the earliest years through our senior years. We minister to each other as our lives are transformed by our faith, and we grow together as members of the one Body of Christ. Our classes and other educational offerings aim to hold up our uniqueness and our unity as each of us grows and learns. For our children and youth this means hands-on learning and joyful noise and activity.

For adults we provide varied opportunities to listen and learn and to discuss and share our faith development.

Young and old alike, we strive to carry the results of that faith into the world. Parents are always invited to visit, and help, with their children's classes. As a parish family, we learn with and from one another.

Children's Sunday School Classes

Classes for children and youth meet from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. on the second floor of the Parish Hall and Old Rectory from September through May.

Our Nursery

Open from 9:15 through the 10:30 service, our nursery is staffed by a paid attendant and parent volunteers and located on the 2nd floor of the Parish Hall. It remains open during the summer.

Children's Chapel

Children aged 3 to 7 are invited to participate in this 10:30 service in the children's chapel. Adapted from the order for Morning Prayer, this service contains age-appropriate lessons, activities, and music. On communion Sundays children are brought to the sanctuary to join their parents at the Passing of the Peace. On Sundays when the 10:30 worship service is Morning Prayer, the children remain in the Chapel until met by their parents. Children's Chapel is led by parent volunteers with assistance from parish youth.

Children ages 2 and 3

The biblical story presentation, games, rhymes, music, and activities all recognize the needs and learning styles of our youngest Sunday School members. Stories explored are from the Old Testament and the life and teachings of Jesus. We use the Let the Children Come curriculum produced by Living the Good News.

Children Age 4 Through Grade 5

Providing Bible-based, experiential learning opportunities for a variety of learning levels and styles, this spiral curriculum is organized into a three-year cycle. In addition one quarter of each year includes a study of one of the sacraments and another of the Episcopal Church. Supplemental materials and music are closely aligned with each lesson, all from the Episcopal Children's Curriculum.

Sixth Grade

Marking the transition to middle school with the Active Bible curriculum from Group Publishing, these highly experiential lessons help students in this age group recognize the application of their faith to daily life. Topics vary from lives of heroes of the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus to prayer to applying the Bible to life.

Grades 7 and 8

Seventh grade students prepare for Confirmation through classroom study and activities and discussion with an adult mentor in which community, service, and Christian responsibility are emphasized. The eighth grade curriculum addresses topics and Biblical passages which are particularly relevant to newly confirmed young adults.

Senior High

This four-year book-by-book study of the Bible is a highly successful and popular curriculum created and revised by Christ Church parishioner Helen Zebarth.

Children's Music Program

The youngest Sunday school students begin each class with piano music and song, while older students may choose to join the Junior Choir. On special Sundays, the children lift their voices in song at the 10:30 service.

Adult Education Offerings

Adult Forum

Adults gather Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the Tilford Room/Parish Hall to examine issues of faith and life. Coffee and conversation make the hour a great time for getting to know one another and learning about matters of particular importance to Christians.

Wednesday Bible Study

Each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Smith Building Conference Room, clergy lead a discussion based on the biblical lessons for the upcoming Sunday. Commentaries as well as various translations of scripture make this a lively weekly gathering.

Men's Bible Study

Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. a group of parishioners gathers in the Smith Building Conference Room to explore topics from various books of the Bible and how they apply to life situations. All men are welcome.