Faith Formation and Classes
First and Northwest UMC has classes for all ages, on a variety of topics, and there’s always an opportunity to start something new.
FaithQuest is an adult Christian education class that meets on Sunday mornings 9:00-9:45 AM on the second floor. The class meets September through May. All adults are welcome to attend!
This class changes topic periodically, rotating through various book and bible studies based on participants’ interests, the seasons, and current events.
We welcome new members and hope FaithQuest will be an experience that will enrich everyone’s spiritual journey.
Children’s Church for age 4 through 5th grade
Children’s Church is for kids age 4 through those in 5th grade. Following the children’s message in worship, kids are dismissed with teachers to the children’s ministry room to engage bible stories on their level. We use a Montessori style, play-based curriculum called Godly Play. After settling in with a prayer and the weekly calendar, teachers tell the story using simple figures and props. Children are then invited to engage the lesson however they choose. They can work with the figures from that week’s story or any other, create artwork, draw on the chalk wall, visit the quiet corner, read books, or more. Children return to worship after the sermon. On the first Sunday of the month we have Children’s Choir in Children’s Church where the lessons are taught in song and musical games. There is no Children’s Church during the summer and other school breaks.
Monday Evening Book Study
Our Monday evening book study meets on Zoom at 7 PM. This group tackles books that are largely contemporary and engage topics from theology, to spirituality, to history. Recent books have included works by Richard Rohr and Henri Nouwen among others. Discussions are thought-provoking and lively! It’s good reading, and good fellowship. To sign up, please contact the church office for more information.
Occasionally we are able to host classes that aren’t related to faith, but rather emerge from the needs and interests of our congregation and community. Many of these rely on the leadership of community partners. Past offerings have included parenting classes, a marriage workshop, and classes on how to keep personal finances. To see what is currently being offered, see our social media, check out the monthly newsletter, or contact the church office.