Christian Education

Children's Rotational Sunday School - During 2nd Service

During summer, we offer a class for children during Worship.

All Youth and Children's Sunday School Classes Meet in the Christian Education / POP Arts Center

Pre-School and Adult CE Meet in the Church

Christian Education Committee

Youth and adults share in the experience of exploring their faith and growing in their spiritual relationships through fellowship and study at POP.  The Christian Education (CE) Committee is dedicated to developing programs that encourage a better understanding of each individual's own commitment to their faith and challenges them to find ways to carry that faith with them into the world. 

Please join us!  We are always looking for new and fresh ideas.  We meet the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM.

Christian Education at Prince of Peace (POP)

We are committed to growing Christians - in faith, spirit and understanding.  education is central to our mission.  Beyond Sunday School, our program offers:

• Vacation Bible School
• Summer Camp
• Confirmation and Commitment Classes for Youth
• KFC (Kids For Christ) for grades K-5
• Youth Fellowship for grades 6 - 12
• Scholarships for regional learning events and camps
• Evening Adult Bible study Classes
• New member workshops and officer training

Adult Christian Education

Adults meet during Sunday School Hours, September - May, and participate in a course of study lead by Pastor Jeff.  Each program invites participants to increase their understanding of the Bible and God's word, join in study and discussion with other members and participants, and seek ways to apply His word to their lives today at home, church, work and in the community.

Youth Christian Education

Youth grades 6-12 participate in a youth Christian Education meeting during Sunday School Hour where their faith is explored through games and  activities, thought-provoking and challenging discussions, and FUN outings.  For youth the focus is on increasing their own understanding of the Presbyterian Religion, building their commitment and faith, and finding a way to bring that faith with them into all of their decision making. Over the 2006-2007 school year, POP youth have focused on the Seasons of the Spirit Curriculum.  Through that study, they are encouraged to think about the community around them, locally and globally; ask themselves how they can go out and share their faith with others; explore issues of cultural diversity, respect, hunger and need, disaster and crisis, responsibility and much more.

But, the best part of CE at POP is that it isn't over at the end of Sunday School.  Youth are invited to participate in POP's Youth group, church camp, retreats, confirmation class, mission work and accept responsibility for the life of the church through participation in everything from Sunday Morning Worship to serving as Youth Elder on session. 

Christian Education K - 5

Youth, grades K - 5, participate in the Rotation Sunday School Model.  Our CE Committee develops a 3-5 study plan with Pastor Jeff which prepares youth to enter into Confirmation Class in grade 6.  September - May, the CE school year, is broken into 4-5 week periods and a story / topic is chosen for each period.  During that 4-5 week period, or rotation, youth explore the story through music, games, crafts, computer programs, storytelling and other activities.  The rotation model is very hands-on and rotates the teachers as well giving youth the opportunity to build upon the previous weeks lessons through various methods and approaches.

Again, as with the older youth, CE doesn't stop on Sunday morning.  K-5 youth are invited to participate in Kids For Christ youth fellowship, mission work and other fellowship activities through their life in the church.

Pre-School Christian Education

We love children at POP! And no child is too small to be included in the life of the church.  Sunday School teachers introduce our youngest members to Bible stories and lessons through fun activities, games and play.

Confirmation Class, Evening Adult Bible Study and Other CE Programs

In September of each year, Pastor Jeff and the CE Committee announce the new Confirmation and Adult Bible Study Schedule, as well as any additions, changes and enhancements to the CE programming. 

In 2006, POP was proud to welcome 14 new members to our church as they completed their Confirmation Class this spring!  This is the largest addition to our church family through confirmation class so far!  The class met about twice a month from October through April, participated in a confirmation retreat and several mission projects.

In most recent years, Pastor Jeff has selected a variety of Adult Bible Study Curricula.  One of our favorites, as well as Pastor Jeff's, has been the Keryigma Curriculum.  While days and times may sometimes vary according to what works best for the participants schedules that year, Adult Bible Study is a great chance to share time with friends and church family, while exploring faith through study and discussion.