Youth Christian Education Opportunities

We provide a full range of classes for children, toddlers through high-school age during Sunday School starting at 10:15 a.m. with classes dismissing at 10:50 a.m. from September 9 through June. Other opportunities for learning include:

7th and 8th Grades

Grades 7 & 8 meet for Confirmation on the first & fourth Sundays from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm starting in September. The first Sundays are Family Days.

Senior High School (nicknamed "The 'In' Crowd")

Enjoying their cozy sofas in one of the modulars, this group is known for spirited discussion and varied topics related to their faith and spiritual life. Teachers are flexible and adept at keeping conversation directed to Christian topics and to meeting the needs of these active young Christians.

Possible New Classes

Making the Most of Marriage: Building a Relationship that Will Last a Lifetime. Based on the book by Dr. Kevin Leman, author of Running the Rapids: Guiding Teenagers through the Turbulent Waters of Adolescence, and Making Your Children Mind Without Losing Yours, this series tackles tough topics such as Balancing the Challenges and Benefits of two Distinctive Personalities; Doing Your Best for the One You Love the Most; How Birth Order Affects Who You Are and the Marriage of Your Dreams; How Kids Grow and Thrive through Mom and Dad’s Relationship; Resolving Conflicts by Turning On and Tuning In; How to Light the Fire and Keep the Flame Burning; Becoming ONE in a Marriage that will Last a Lifetime.

The Sunday Exchange

The Sunday Exchange meets at the conference table in the Fellowship Hall at 10:30 a.m. year-yound when interested adults are present. Bring your coffee and join the conversation about the texts and sermon of the day, seeking deeper understanding of God’s message and application to daily life. Facilitated by Glenn and Ann Wolfgang. Come and share your thoughts.

Pastor’s Wednesday Night Soup & Study

Pastor’s Wednesday Night Bible Study beginning in the Fall each year focuses on selected scripture or explores recent theological books. Class meets in the fellowship hall the first and third Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Come at 6:00 p.m. for soup (provided). Bring your NRSV Bible. If you have desired to gain a deeper and more firm understanding of Christianity, then this is the study group for you. The class takes a break during Lent for the special Lenten Soup and Study series.

Pastor’s Lenten Soup & Study

Starting on Wednesday, February 13, and continuing for all of the Wednesdays in Lent, Pastor Greg’s Soup and Study will be examining the idea of discipleship and thinking about Saint Nicholas as a disciple-forming community. What is discipleship, and what does it mean in the modern world? Our mission is to “grow and empower disciples of Jesus Christ.” How can we do that better and more intentionally? We’ll explore some new thinking on discipleship and congregational life and think about how to make these ideas work for us. Join us for a light meal and conversation at 6:00, with class from 6:30 to 7:30.

Wednesday Morning Bible Study

This popular group starts up in September and runs through June. Led by Barbara Harris, the study is convenient for “dropping in or dropping out” as your schedule dictates, so feel free to join in whenever you are free. Class meets at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your NRSV Bible.

Individual Bible Study

Saint Nicholas offers daily devotional publications and Bible study guides for those whose schedules or circumstances do not permit them to be a part of an organized class. Check with the church office, the DCE, or the information center tract rack in the narthex for information and materials.

Are there other topics or Bible study opportunities that would be particularly meaningful to you and your family? Is there a book you have read and would like to suggest for discussion from a Christian viewpoint? Are you a single parent or “single again” person who would like to share concerns with others in similar circumstances? Please speak with the Director of Christian Education, and let her know of your interest. It is our desire to try to meet your needs and provide any spiritual help we can as we grow together in our faith journeys toward deeper discipleship.

Saint Nicholas has a growing supply of publications and videos that are available for home use. Is there a faith-related topic that you’d like to study and don’t know where to start? Check with our Director of Christian Education. In addition to what we have available on site, we have borrowing privileges at Source Ecumenical Resource Center in Washington, D.C. Let us know your interest; we’ll find your resources!