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.

Death & Faith Series

Combined Adult Sunday School Class
Five-Weeks | January 2026
Sundays, 9:30 am | Heritage Hall

Talking about death may feel uncomfortable or even morbid, yet it is an important part of life and faith! Together, we’ll explore both the spiritual and practical dimensions of preparing for our own death and our loved ones’. Join us as we learn about theology, biology, funeral planning, estate planning, and more, all grounded in the promise of Christ’s eternal love.

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

Faithful Living

Room 306

An approachable space for people to ask questions, explore foundational Christian beliefs, and build community. We’ll discuss spiritual topics and have practical conversations to influence and impact how we live out our faith in our daily lives.

The class meets in person.

Led by Rev. Landon Dillard

Faith Seeking Understanding

Room 308

The Faith Seeking Understanding class prides itself on challenging topics and lively debates. The twenty or so participants span a wide variety of ages.

This class meets in person.

Led by Patty Merrifield

The Forum

Room 310

Like its ancient Roman namesake, the Forum class likes to change up topics every 4-6 weeks. The group of mostly 50, 60, and 70 year olds averages about 20 participants and enjoys studies on Bible, theology, and popular books.

Attend in person or via Zoom.
Led by Brad Bryant & Cynthia Thompson

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

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.

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.

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.

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.