Christian Education

                Moravians have been involved in education from the beginning.  Moravians value educated clergy and members who ask questions and think for themselves.  This is not a church that will tell you what to believe.  Moravians have stated their faith in the Ground of the Unity and reaffirm that faith in worship with liturgy and hymns. Dialogue among members is valued.  Moravians teach and learn the faith in community. 

                Teaching and learning at Unity Moravian includes a Structured Sunday School program, intergenerational groups, study groups, fellowship activities, book clubs, youth and children’s activities,  and always experiences.  Unity Moravian holds to the fact that we teach in all that we do, so everything from the architecture of the church to the first greeting of an usher is intended to invite people into an open learning environment where one can grow in all ways into Christ.

Sunday School  9:45 to 10:40 a.m. Sunday mornings

Children’s Classes

Birth – 2 years

                A professional child care provider cares for the youngest members of our church family.  Under her care our children learn about God’s love through the love and care they are given.  The nursery is for infants through age 2. 

Preschool -  Godly Play.

                Preschool is for children ages 3, 4 and 5.  It is a Godly Play Classroom.  Godly Play teaches children through story, silence, and liturgical action, helping them become more fully aware of the mystery of God’s presence in their lives.

Super Sunday School – Workshop Rotation  (WORM)

                Super Sunday School  is led by a team of teachers.  We use the Workshop Rotation Model (WoRM) for our elementary children.  WoRM  invites learners and leaders to explore Bible stories using their gifts and learning style preferences.   WoRM is a multiple intelligence, Bible based, high energy approach to Christian Education.  Each week students participate, in one workshop that teaches the Bible story using a different learning approach each week:  art, computer, cooking, games, music, science, storytelling and video.

Youth

Middlers – Grades 5 – 7

                We have a “Tweens” Classroom.  They are lead by a team of teachers using an interactive curriculum especially developed for 5^th through 7^th Graders.

Senior High – Grades 8 – 12

                This group has recently redesigned their Sunday School time to compliment other youth activities.  They begin gathering at 9:45 in the Senior High Classroom for a light breakfast, at 10:15  the food is put away for an interactive 30-minutes Bible Study.  The class and adult mentors share leadership.

Adult

       Adult classes at Unity Moravian Church are not age specific.  All classes engage in some form of outreach ministry. 

Covenant Class

Comenius Class  

                This class has studied The Purpose Driven Life, Old Testament Bethel, and are currently wrapping up New Testament Bethel.  They use printed and media resources.  Their next study is titles:  Heaven and Angels.

Higgins Class

                This format for this class is reading, reflection and discussion.  They choose classic and contemporary writers and theologians, and connect their learning with today world.  This class is known for its lively and open discussions.

Unity Class

                This class is a reading and discussion class. They enjoy contemporary Christian topics like A New Christianity for A New World.   They are currently choosing a new study topic.

Other Education Opportunities

Children:

                Sunday evenings:   September to November and January to May

                                4:00 pm  -  Children’s Choir

                                4:45 pm   -   Sprouts

                Vacation Bible School – June 26 – 29, 2005 – 5:30 – 8:15 pm

                Sizzlin’ Summer Fun -  June, July and August

                                Generally on Wednesday’s during the summer, schedule currently being set.

Youth

                Sunday evenings:  September to May

                                4:45 pm – Youth Handbells

                                5:30 pm – Youth Fellowship

                Wednesday evenings:  August - September – November; January – May

                                6:00 pm – Youth Bible Study

                                                Meets in church members homes or at a local restaurant and included a meal                                                         and Bible Study.

                Occasional fellowship trips

Adult:

                September to November – Sunday night Book Study or Bible Study

                January to May – Sunday night Book Study or Bible Study

Fellowship Events

                February or March – “Fat Tuesday” Celebration  (on a Sunday night)

                May – Spring Church  Picnic  at the Patrick Shelter

                August – Unity Day at Laurel Ridge – picnic at the church Camp and Conference Center

                October – Chili Cook-off and Square Dance

                December – Candle Trimming and Cantata or Pageant