Virtual Sunday School
Our Sunday school classes are meeting virtually! To learn more about classes for all ages, email [email protected].
Children
Shallowford strives to help each child grow in their faith through thoughtfully prepared Bible lessons fit for children ages three through 5th grade. Classes are typically divided by age and are led by a team of faithful adult volunteers.
Toddlers & Twos
Nursery, Lower AtriumOur preschool students learn about their faith through play, music, crafts, and God Loves Me Bible stories while under the care of our nursery staff and volunteers. Once children are three years old, they are welcome to start in worship with their families and join the Cherub Choir.
Three-Year-Old & Prekindergarten
Room 203 · 2nd Floor, Education BuildingThree-year-old and prekindergarten children explore their faith using music, crafts, Bible stories, and activities with the Frolic curriculum. Children join their parents for sanctuary worship and leave for Cherub Choir after the Children’s Message. If parents are attending chapel worship at 8:45 a.m., children can either attend worship or play in the nursery.
Elementary Children
Rooms 202, 203, 204, 205, 2nd Floor, Education BuildingOur kindergarten through 5th grade children explore their faith through activities and crafts, reenactments of Bible stories, and honing of their Bible skills through games and active play from Spark Active Faith curriculum. Kindergarteners are invited to join their parents for worship and leave for Cherub Choir after the Children’s Message. Older children are invited to remain in worship with their families.
Youth
Middle and high school students (grades 6-12) are invited to dig deeper into scripture using a variety of studies, curriculum, and styles. Together, the group will discover meaning and identity in the biblical narrative and in their lives. Each week students meet in the Youth Center.
Middle School
Youth Center ClassroomOur 6th-8th grade students gather for Pictionary, scripture reading, skits, and more! Two lead teachers lead the group through the entire year, allowing students the opportunity to build stronger relationships in this new space.
High School
Youth CenterOur 9th-12th grade students spend time reading scripture and asking difficult questions about how we apply our faith in the world and how our scriptures challenge or influence our ethics, all while feeling at home on our cozy new couches. Through a rotating teacher format, our high schoolers experience several different mentors of faith.
Adults
Our adult classes offer many different study focuses and formats designed to fit the needs of all participants. Classes gather Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Common Ground
Room 307, 3rd Floor, Education BuildingThe Common Ground class invites all middle and high school parents to gather for conversations on modern parenting, living our faith, and understanding theology. The group ranges from five to 20 participants on any Sunday.
Faith Seeking Understanding
Library, 1st Floor, Education BuildingThe Faith Seeking Understanding class prides itself on challenging topics and lively debates. The twenty or so participants span a wide variety of ages.
Faithful Parenting
Room 306, 3rd Floor, Education BuildingThe Faithful Parenting class is a warm circle of young parents who like to engage in parenting, Bible study, and Christian living topics. The group of 6-12 participants is mostly in their 20s and 30s.
The Forum
Room 309, 3rd Floor, Education BuildingLike its ancient Roman namesake, the Forum class likes to change up topics every 4-6 weeks. The group of mostly 50, 60, and 70 year olds averages about 20 participants and enjoys studies on Bible, theology, and popular books.
F3 - Faith, Family, & Friends
Room 308, 3rd Floor, Education BuildingThe Faith, Family, and Friends (F3) class unites adults in their 30s and 40s for discussions around Bible, spirituality, and Christian living. The group averages about a dozen participants and enjoys fun conversation.
Pairs & Spares
Room 310, 3rd Floor, Education BuildingThe Pairs & Spares class is a warm community of about 45 people in their 60s, 70s, and 80s. The fun group enjoys a different speaker every Sunday and prides itself on excellent Sunday refreshments and frequent social gatherings.
Sojourners
Conference Room B, Church OfficeThe Sojourners are a group of about a dozen adults in their 70s, 80s, and 90s. This faithful class invites a variety of guest teachers to lead for up to a month at a time.
Women's Class
Burney Overton Room, 1st Floor, Education BuildingThe Women’s class calls itself a “lazy book club.” The dozen or so women of all ages gather each Sunday to read aloud and discuss a chapter in a modern Christian author’s book.