Adults

Through Sunday morning discipleship, we offer diverse opportunities to explore, understand and apply faith to our daily lives. Our adult classes offer many different study focuses and formats designed to fit the needs of all participants. Individual classes meet September through May, with a combined class held each August.

Common Ground

Common Ground

Library
The Common Ground class consists of members in their 40s and 50s with diverse perspectives on life and faith. The group dives into Bible study, theology, and conversations on living our faith. The group ranges from 10 to 20 participants on any Sunday.
This class meets in person.
Led by Carolyn Shaffer & Amy Thien

Forum Seeking Understanding

Room 310
This class prides itself on challenging topics and lively debates. The class changes topics every 4-6 weeks. The group, mostly 50, 60, and 70-year-olds, averages 25 participants and enjoys studies on the Bible, theology, and popular books.
Attend in person or via Zoom.
Led by Brad Bryant, Cynthia Thompson, Bill Drummond, and Patty Merrifield

Pairs & Spares

Heritage Hall
The Pairs & Spares class is a warm community of about 45 people in their 60s, 70s, and 80s. The fun group enjoys a different speaker every Sunday and prides itself on excellent Sunday refreshments and frequent social gatherings.
Attend in person or via Zoom.
Led by Dale Smith
Women's Class

Women's Class

Burney Overton Room
The Women’s class calls itself a “lazy book club.” The dozen or so women of all ages gather each Sunday to read aloud and discuss a chapter in a modern Christian author’s book.
Attend in person or via Google Meet.
Led by Catherine Butler

Children

Shallowford strives to help each child grow in their faith through thoughtfully prepared Bible lessons fit for children ages three through 5th grade. Classes are typically divided by age and are led by a team of faithful adult volunteers.

Children Ministries

Infants & Toddlers

Our preschool students learn about their faith through play, music, crafts, and God Loves Me Bible stories while under the care of our nursery staff and volunteers. Once children are three years old, they are welcome to start in worship with their families and join the Cherub Choir.
Children Ministries

3s, 4s, K & 1st Grade

Three-year-old through 1st grade children explore their faith using music, crafts, Bible stories, and activities. Using the Spark curriculum, children will hear a wide range of stories from the Old and New Testament.
Children Ministries

2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade

Our 2nd through 5th grade children explore their faith through activities and crafts, reenactments of Bible stories, and honing of their Bible skills through games and active play. Using the Spark curriculum, children will hear a wide range of stories from the Old and New Testament.

Youth

Middle and high school students (grades 6-12) are invited to dig deeper into scripture using a variety of studies, curriculum, and styles. Together, the group will discover meaning and identity in the biblical narrative and in their lives.

Grades 6-12

Our 6th-12th grade students spend time reading scripture and asking difficult questions about how we apply our faith in the world and how our scriptures challenge or influence our ethics, all while feeling at home on our cozy new couches. Through a rotating teacher format, our middle and high schoolers experience several different mentors of faith.