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Christian Education One of the greatest priorities at First Congregational UCC is spiritual formation and Christian Education. We are formed, transformed, and reformed by all that we encounter in this faith community. The words we speak in liturgy, the songs we sing, sharing our celebrations and concerns, welcoming our children into worship, the challenging and comforting words we hear from the pulpit, gathering together in friendship after service—these all have the power to shape who we are and how we live in this world. We are also formed through the small groups in which we participate, beginning (but certainly not ending) with our Sunday school classes. We have classes for all ages, with dedicated teachers who create a welcoming and loving environment. See our Children & Youth page for details about Sunday school and other programs for children. Our vision for Christian Education at First Congregational is one that attends faithfully to the biblical narrative; explores our individual, collective, and denominational identity in Christ; and echoes the biblical call to justice and peace as a people who recognize that we belong to one another. How we educate our children, young people, and adults in these matters—the process of education—plays a vital role in the life of our community. We believe we must be creative educators who act out the stories of our ancestors, solicit the wisdom of the elders among us, and listen to the voices of our children. We must be creative educators who attend to spirit of the artist, the soul of the believer, and the mind of the questioner who exists within all of us. It’s an exciting task, and we invite you to join us! 2008 Adult Sunday School Classes Adult Classes are suspended for the summer - New Sunday School Classes Begin in September If you would like to learn more, become involved, offer suggestions, or ask questions, please contact the Church Office, or Catherine Gibson / Katherine Daven, co-chairs of the Christian Education Committee.