Education and Community Life

Education and Community Life

Sunday Morning

Adult Education

Our primary Adult Education program is every Sunday morning (Sept-May) at 11:00 am on the first Sunday of every month and between the services at 10:00 am every other Sunday. Topics vary from Bible Study, to learning about local mission, to current events. Sometimes we have guest speakers and sometimes our own members provide leadership. 

Sunday School

Parents and kids discuss a Bible story together during a recent Sunday school class.

Intergenerational Sunday School takes place on Sunday mornings between and after worship services (September-November & January-April). Check the church calendar page for upcoming dates and times! Families with children ages 1 to 18 are welcome and adult volunteers (of all ages) are needed, as well.

In Worship

Our 9:00 am Service is designed so families can worship together for the entire service. We created the service with children in mind. There is an engaging children’s sermon every Sunday led by staff or church members. We bring the offering forward so kids have an opportunity to get up and move around. We have a “prayground” so families with very young children have a more contained space in the Sanctuary for children to play during worship. There are activity bags for children to explore and discover. Communion is also a very special time for kids as they gather around the Communion Table and get to help break the bread and pour the juice.  Children are welcome at our 11:00 am service, as well. The Prayground and Activity Bags are also available in this service. 

Youth and Young Families

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Youth Group

Youth Group takes place on Friday nights at 6:30pm. Our Pastor leads with music, games and engaging lessons. Youth between grades 3-12 are welcome.

Youth Servant Leader Program

(October to May)

For 8th graders and above we have a special program designed to nurture leadership for our youth. A one-year commitment to the program includes monthly leadership in worship, service to the church, and service to the community. There is also a monthly Youth Servant Leader Council meeting to process how these commitments are going and dream about ways to make the church better. One year in the Youth Servant Leader Program qualifies a youth to join the church as an active adult member. 

Young Families Group

Each month, families with kids ages 1-18 are invited to a special event led by our Pastor. Hiking, games, movies, meals, and other activities are all possible offerings.

Bible Study

Every Wednesday at 12:00 pm on Zoom, we have a joint Bible Study with Knox Presbyterian Church. All are welcome.  

Racial Justice

Govans Racial Justice Ministry offers a variety of opportunities to learn more about racism, systems of white supremacy, internalized racism, and how they intersect with each other.