Education
Sunday School
We offer Sunday School classes for all ages September through May for children and adults from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Our adult classes meet in person and on Zoom. Our children’s classes are in person only.
Adult Education
There are two on-going Sunday School classes for Adults led by dedicated elders who have been teaching for decades:
“The Present Word” is a bible study class published by the Presbyterian Church (USA). It uses a three year rotation of texts called the Uniform Lesson Series.
The Polly Dodson Class uses various studies and curricula that cover a wide variety of topics, including current issues and events, theology, seasonal studies, etc.
Presbyterian Women meet September to May. They follow the studies published by the denomination for the Presbyterian Women’s national organization. They meet on the second Thursday of the month at 10 AM for study and the third Thursday at noon for lunch and a speaker, usually a guest from the Charleston community.
Men's Study
Seasonal Adult Studies
We do two every year – during Advent and during Lent. They are usually on Monday evenings and led by the pastors Todd Wright and Amy Parker. In the past the Advent study has been held on Zoom and the Lenten Study has been in person and included a simple meal provided by participants.
Children’s Programs
All adults working with our children and youth have completed a course on preventing abuse and protecting the vulnerable, and a background check. We follow a strict ‘two adults’ protocol that ensures that no adult is left alone with a child or children during our programs.
Children’s Sunday School classes (preschool – kindergarten and grades 1-5) meet on Sunday morning from 9:45 – 10:45, September - May. Their program uses Dwell Digital Curriculum, enriched by the teachers who are experienced educators. They learn Bible stories, as well as about our sanctuary and worship, and they practice serving others through mission projects.
Village Arts Camp (usually in early June) offers a four-evening Arts Camp that explores biblical stories through a variety of art experiences, such as painting, music, drama, dance, food, yoga, fabric art, and various crafts. Each day a kid-friendly snack is served during the program.
Confirmation. Youth become full members of the congregation by participating in the Confirmation Program. This bi-annual program usually occurs during Lent, with confirmands being received as members on Palm Sunday, and is led by pastors Todd Wright and Amy Parker. Adult mentors from the congregation play an important role in accompanying the youth through the confirmation journey.
All Ages Events
Periodically we hold other special, seasonal events such as an Advent workshop, Christmas pageant, Lent - Easter and Pentecost celebrations, Children’s Sunday, Rally Day etc.