Here at Christ Church we are dedicated to growing Deeper in Discipleship. Spiritually speaking, we can’t offer what we don’t have. How can we be bearers of the word if we aren’t familiar with the word? How can we enrich others in faith if we aren’t taking the necessary steps to be enriched ourselves?
The Sunday morning class schedule that is listed evidences the fact that we take seriously what Jesus said about loving God with all our heart, soul, strength, and mind. As such, we offer small group Sunday School classes for all ages. Take a look below and prayerfully consider joining one or more of these groups being offered. Are you curious about Christianity? Aren’t sure about faith? Skeptical about the scriptures? Not sure you profess a faith? This is a great place for you!
Christian Formation at Christ United Methodist Church
Babies and Toddlers:
Babies and toddlers are not only cared for here, they’re introduced to the Christian faith through music and play.
Nursery: Jamie Laferty (Main Floor, Educational Wing)
At CUMC, nursery care is offered for children from birth to 3 years old. If you are a parent or guardian and plan to make use of nursery care, please enter the church facility as you normally would and an usher manning the double doors to our education wing will direct you to the nursery. Once there, please sign your child in and supply your contact number in the event Jamie needs to reach you. Once returning to the sanctuary, if you are to be seated on the main level, please request that an usher seat you on the aisle end of a pew for ease of moving in and out if needed.
Children and Elementary Youth:
For our Preschool-Elementary Classes, kids learn the Gospel through age-appropriate games, interactive lessons, coloring, music, and video accompaniments.
4 years – 1st Grade – Tammy Tomazoli
2nd Grade – 5th Grade – Marci Marshall and Cheryl Sprague
Location – 1st Floor Education Wing.
Please note that this arrangement depends upon the number of students signed up for the Sunday School Sessions.) Register digitally below, or registration forms can be obtained in the Narthex and should be turned in to the instructor upon their first day of attendance.
The curriculum will be Cokesbury Kids Big Faith this Fall, focusing in September on “Lifeline” – God Rescues Us, in October, “Shelter”, God Protects Us, and in November, “Road Map”, God Shows Us the Way.
A Scope and Sequence will be available for the 2025 – 2026 year once a participant has registered.
Middle School and High School Youth:
Middle School – by Committee Location – 3rd Floor Youth Room
Register digitally below, or registration forms for this class can be obtained in the Narthex. The instructor will collect the form on the first day of one’s attendance.
Mr. Sprague will facilitate, but welcomes volunteers to help with this endeavor. All Youth should arrive at the first session with a Registration Form.
With the Bible as the centerpiece, the Middle Schoolers will learn about the life and lessons of Jesus’ teachings. A variety of topics will emerge, including the Parables, the Trinity, Christian Symbols, and stories of the Bible, all of which are pertinent to one’s life.
Registration Forms
A requirement of our Safe Sanctuary Policy, registration forms are needed for each child or youth attending a Sunday School class. Registration forms can be obtained in the Narthex or is available for download here and turned in on the opening day of Sunday School or obtained and completed on the first day of Sunday School attendance. You may also register your child/youth using the digital form below:
Please complete one per student. Upon completion, this electronic form will be forwarded to our Christian Education Team for filing. Thanks for taking the time and making a significant investment in the life of your child!
Adult Sunday School Small Groups: 9:45 – 10:45 am:
1. Seekers for Christ – Wayne Smith Room
Colette McFadden and Carole Adams – Facilitators
Location – 1st Floor
The Seekers for Christ adult Sunday School class will begin a new study titled “Bible Stories for Grown-ups: reading scripture with new eyes” by Josh Scott. We will begin with the introduction on August 24, 2025, then spend the next several weeks looking at very familiar stories like Noah and the Great Flood through renewed perspectives.
Whether you are a faithful reader of the Bible or sometimes feel confused by it, the goal of the study is to encourage you to ask questions, spur your curiosity and reimagine what the stories of the Bible might be saying to you. Class meets at 9:45 a.m. Sunday morning in the Wayne Smith Conference Room, just off the soft loen?”.
2. Inquirers Class – Room 108
Inquirers’ Class Winnie Hurd – Facilitator
Location: 1st Floor
On March 8th, the Inquirers Class is beginning a 12-session small group study on Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m. in Room 108. We welcome anyone who is interested to join us.
This study is produced by the same people who designed the Living the Questions study and is subtitled: “An exploration of Jesus Christ for the third millennium.” The format of the study is a 20-minute dvd presentation followed by group discussion.
On the dvd, remarks will be made by leading religious voices of our day, such as Marcus Borg, Amy-Jill Levine, John Dominic Crossan, Tex Sample and John Shelby Spong.
3. Growing in Grace – Conference Room
Reverend Joe Hill – Facilitator
Location: 1st Floor
A time to learn and try various spiritual practices from the life and teachings of Jesus and scripture. Held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
3. Lenten Study – Fellowship Hall
Diann Nickerson – Facilitator
Location: Basement
We invite everyone to participate in our Lenten Luncheon Series, beginning Sunday, February 22nd, and continuing weekly through Palm Sunday, March 29th. Following the 11:00 AM worship service, we’ll gather in the Fellowship Hall for a soup and salad lunch and discussion centered on the book An Unlikely Lent by Rachel Billups. The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus are at the heart of Easter—but they unfolded in the presence of a crowd. This study invites us to look at the Easter story through the eyes of those often overlooked: the side characters, the quiet moments, and the unanswered questions.
Together, we’ll reflect on themes of devotion, opposition, freedom, courage, companionship, and alliances. Please let Diann Nickerson know at nickerson246@gmail.com by February 10th if you’d like to join us for lunch and a discussion of the book.
Consistently throughout the year, other group study opportunities are available. This site will provide more information as it is made available. Hope to see you on Sunday mornings!