What role does education play in the life of our community?
We believe God’s character, passion, and will are best discerned when diverse people come together and earnestly study, learn, and share with one another. Each of us has a slice of the truth to offer to others, but none of us has the whole truth. We need each other to grow in faith. Education is one way we can, if we are intentional about it, move past our own, individual beliefs and understandings and move toward something that is closer to the divine word and will.
What kinds of education do you offer?
Education is open to everyone at First Presbyterian Church. We focus on six elements to educating people participating in the life of our church.
Theology, that God loves us all. In particular, God’s preferential option for the poor, God’s call to sacrifice, and seeing people through Christ’s eyes, not the world’s. At First Presbyterian Church, we also affirm and celebrate the many definitions of family and not every family looks alike.
Bible, the Word of God for the people of God.
Belonging, that we belong to a human community of faith because we are created by God
Prayer, that we can say anything to God in prayer.
Church life, what is distinctive about participating in our church community.
Discipleship, learn how to be Christian by doing, and learning to lead by setting an example for others.
You may have some questions about how we approach education. We have some answers.
Do you offer Sunday School?
Each Sunday beginning at 9:15 a.m. (September through May) we offer Sunday school to children preschool through fourth grade. We also offer educational opportunities for middle schoolers, high schools, college students, and adults.