Sunday School for Children and Families

Celebrate Wonder is the Sunday school curriculum for preschool and elementary school-aged children. Celebrate Wonder “All Ages” is also the basis for our Thursday evening Celebration Community gatherings.  Celebrate Wonder is a spiritual formation and faith exploration experience for your children and your whole family. The material is presented in themes that last 4-5 weeks, Each week includes a bible story with related “wonder” questions. The curriculum lends itself to a few minutes of inspiration, or to a deeper exploration of the faith ideas. Children’s Sunday school classes meet every Sunday between September and May. Thursday Celebration Community meets almost every Thursday evening all year.  Now is always a good time for your family to join!
 
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Sunday School for Adults 

Christianity, Literature, and the Arts: …

Creative artists rekindle the human instinct of awe at the universe, help us look at our world and ourselves in new ways, illuminate and deepen our Christian understandings. “In the beginning was the Word,” the Gospel of John declares.  And so in this class we continue to read, re-read, and discuss the words from many of the acclaimed fiction writers and essayists of our time. Additionally, music and the visual arts have regularly enhanced our class time and we have recently increased our emphasis on these arts. Brent Wissick and Steve Squires provide direction; class sessions are group discussions with participation from all. This class will meet  Sundays at 9 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

All are welcome to this class that continues to enjoy the legacy of its long-time former leader Joe Flora, retired UNC English professor.

 

Faith Conversations:

Led by rotating members of the class, Faith Conversations reads and discusses a wide range of material on faith, society and life.  We invite all those who are interested in participating in thoughtful conversations to join us at 9 a.m. on Sundays in the West Parlor and on Zoom. New Members are always welcome.  Contact Michele Gipson for more information. 

 

Faith Meets Life: 

The Faith Meets Life is a group that discusses how to deal with life’s challenges through the lens of our faith.  The class is led by Jim Booterbaugh and Ed Fuller.   Faith Meets Life will meet in B2 and on Zoom.  Interested? Contact Jim Booterbaugh for more information.

 

Hearts and Hands:  

This intergenerational group of women meets Sundays at 9 a.m. in the Prayer Room behind the Sancturary,  They are focusing on how to love God and love neighbors through the study of spiritual practices and theological reflection on living a Christian life. New participants are welcome. Contact: Mary Ann Kimball.

 

Round Table: 

Are you interested in making new friends and talking about faith? The Round Table class invites you to join their in-person gatherings in room the Conference Room (207) or on Zoom on Sundays at 9 a.m. This class welcomes all who are interested in exploring how to be a Christian in modern society and the application of faith in their daily lives. Lively class participation is encouraged! Contact Jan for more information. 

Family and Faith: 

We welcome all adults who are raising kids of all ages to be part of this new community as we fellowship, discuss relevant family topics, build connections, and journey together in faith.  Join us in the Chapel for a relaxed and meaningful time! Please contact Jessica Gebhart for more information.

Young Adults: 

The Young Adult class is continuing to meet on Zoom for Bible Study on Wednesdays at 8 p.m.  For more information and the Zoom link contact Kaitlyn Brown.  Also check out the University UMC Chapel Hill Young Adults page on Facebook.

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