Spiritual Formation
Sunday School
Our Sunday School classes for children, youth, and adults meet from 9:45-10:45 am
on Sunday mornings
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Our children’s class uses the Shine curriculum which focuses on teaching children to live in God’s light and prepares children to love Jesus, grow in faith, and change the world. Children meet in room #12.
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The Junior and Senior High youth gather weekly for faith formation activities and group fellowship. Youth meet in room #10.
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This class features varying topics with time for social interaction and discussion. Open Circle meets in rooms #13 & 15.
The Open Circle class is currently reading and discussing the Gospel of Matthew.
October 5 - Introduction to the Gospels and Background of Matthew
October 12 - Bridge from Old to New (Matthew 1:1-2:23)
October 19 - The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7)
October 26 - True Discipleship (Matthew 8:1-11:1)
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This class enjoys weekly presentations on a variety of topics with time for discussion.
November Schedule:
Nov. 2 - Nancy Cherniss - Saints who have served us
Nov. 9 - Jeff Carr - Pastoral Care at Sentara RMH
Nov. 16 - Mary Detrick - Feminist Theology
Nov. 23 - Sue Overman - Thanksgiving Stories
Nov. 30 - Advent 1 - TBD
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This class functions as a small group focused on building supportive and nurturing relationships for those balancing careers, families and faith. Topics vary and the class is structured around small group discussion.
The Agape Class is studying The God Who Riots by Damon Garcia.
Other Ways to Connect
Wednesday Night Dinners + Bible Study
Twice each year, during the fall and Lenten seasons, we gather on Wednesday evenings for dinner and devotions or times for study.
Stay tuned for our Lenten devotions coming in 2026!
Youth Events
November 2 - Youth Meal - After 11:00 am worship
November 16 - Youthsgiving (5:00-7:30 pm)
December 19-20 - Youth Christmas Party and Lock In
Children’s Church
A special time for worship and activities designed for children pre-K to Elementary school age. Children’s Church takes place the 2nd Sunday of each month during the school year (September - May) during the 11:00 am worship service. Children depart for Children’s Church following the Children’s Story time. 🐿️
Library
Our church library offers a wonderful wealth of resources!
We even have a searchable online database that you can browse, here.