Christian Education

• Sunday School
• Toddlers and Preschool
• Lower Elementary (K - 2nd Grade)
• Upper Elementary (3rd-5th Grade)
• Youth
• Adults
• Junior Church and Infant/Toddler Space
• Children's Choir
• Youth Group
• Book Club
• Mid-Week Adult Education Opportunities
  

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About our Sunday School Classes - Available for All Ages

Calvary Church is fortunate to have a staff of talented men and women who teach Sunday School with love and care to help others know and love God. Classes meet from 9:30 to 10:20 every Sunday from September through June. Visitors are always welcome!

Toddlers and Preschool - Children ages two through five meet in the Edith Burke Room. Each Sunday they hear a story from the Bible and learn through related songs, prayers, activities, and crafts. Parents are welcome to stay until children are comfortable on their own in the classroom.

Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary - New Rotation Learning Curriculum
The Lower Elementary Class (Gr. K - 2) and the Upper Elementary Class (Gr. 3 - 5) will be using a rotational learning curriculum this year. Starting this Fall with "The Ten Commandments", the classes will have a common theme for a 4 - 6 week session and each week the children will rotation through different activity stations to explore the theme. Activity stations include art, music, storytelling, science, cooking, video and games. Each week will begin with a gathering time and each class will be led by a shepherd, to guide them through the rotations.

Youth - Both middle school and high school youth meet together with leaders in the Youth Room. A number of different experiences are planned for the youth to explore their faith and connection with worship and current issues. The students help choose the topics of study.

Adults - Adults of all ages meet in the Parlor. Class topics are chosen by the group.

Junior Church and Infant/Toddler Space

All children and adults attend worship together in the sanctuary on Sunday mornings. After a time of prayer, song, and Bible readings, children gather at the front of the sanctuary with the pastor and worship leaders for a special children's time.

After the children's message, children ages 3-10 are invited to attend Junior Church in the Milne Room to continue the worship experience. The adult leaders lead the children through an age-appropriate worship service with singing, bible story, offering and prayer. The time is completed with related activities and crafts. A team of adults rotates leadership for Junior Church. (Children in grades four and up are encouraged to stay in the sanctuary with their parents.)

Children under age three who need some wiggle time during the service can come with a parent to the Upper Room, which contains infant/toddler toys, a changing table, and a sofa. The Upper Room has a window into the sanctuary, allowing parents to hear the service. The Edith Burke Room is also open for parents and children.

Children's Choir

The children's choir is open to all children ages 4 and above. The choir meets for rehearsals once a week for half an hour and performs during the Sunday worship service once each month.

Youth Group

Children in Grades 6 - 12 are invited to join in our growing Youth Group. This group meets twice per month, generally on Sunday evening, offering a wide variety of outings and activities. Please contact Susan Stewart at the church or at coordinator@calvaryarlington.org for more details and specific schedule. Please also visit the Youth Group page.

Book Club

The Book Club meets every 1-2 months to review and discuss selected books in the church Parlor. Some of the books reviewed include The Book Thief, The Secret Life of Bees, The Shack, Three Cups of Tea,  and The Red Tent. We recently finished Truth and Beauty by Ann Patchett, and The Gurnsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Schaffer and Annie Barrows.  Our book for September 2009 is Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen.   All are welcome and we have lots of good discussion and fun -- please join us!

Mid-Week Adult Education Opportunities

Each year, adult studies are offered by the Pastor and other leaders at Calvary Church.

A 5 week study during Lent this year was led by Rev. Christine Elliott. The group read and discussed The Power of Forgiveness, and it was a deep experience with rich discussions. 

If you have an idea for the next study topic (or would like to lead one!) please see Rev. Christine Elliott or Alexx Wood.