EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
CHILDREN
Godly Play
Godly Play is a wonderful experience for children. It is Montessori based using a worship model rather than a
classroom one. During the year as we are building and strengthening the
community of children, we explore sacred stories, parables, seasons of the
church year, and sacraments. The children immediately recognize that they are
in space designed with children in mind! Everything is at their eye level and
everything can be touched. This is an imaginative method with time for the
lesson of the day and creative response time with a variety of materials. The
sacred stories are followed with wondering questions…no right or wrong
answers…but a safe place to wonder and respond.
Walk With Me
Walk With Me is a wonderful curriculum for older elementary children. Engaging scripture with fun activities and a little memory work, the 3-5th graders enjoy learning the stories and the meaning of faith.
Peace in the Park
Peace in the Park is
one of Peace’s best educational activities. On teacher workdays,
elementary-age children are invited to the park for a day of learning how to
live more peaceably in this world. Lessons in self-esteem, conflict
resolution, diversity in faith and culture, and environmental education are
taught through games, activities, and music. Get more information on the Peace in the Park page.
Trips to Montreat and Cedarkirk are also great learning experiences for all ages.
YOUTH
Middle School
Middle school aged
youth, grades 6-8, are using the Presbyterian curriculum The Bible - The Story of God's Faithfulness: A Survey of the Old
Testament. This study of the Old Testament helps the participants make connections and see
the whole picture through this sequential, systematic approach to Bible Study.
Next year, the youth will rotate to a Survey of the New Testament. Our hope is
for Peace youth to gain an understanding of the biblical narrative thus
allowing them to explore Christian discipleship in high school.
High School
Presently, high
school youth, grades 9-12, are spending the year in a confirmation journey
using the Presbyterian resource, Professing
Our Faith: A Confirmation Curriculum. The scope and sequence of Professing Our Faith echoes the emphases
of the Study Catechism (Confirmation Version) by presenting the biblical
foundations and theology of the Apostle’s Creed, the Ten Commandments and the
Lord’s Prayer. Additionally, it invites young people to explore the meaning of
their baptism and their participation at the Lord's Supper, as well as to learn
about church polity, stewardship, spiritual practices, worship and mission.
ADULTS
Adults
never stop learning at Peace. Classes are short-term, so you can participate in
one that interests you and then choose another. Here’s a
list of recent classes:
- Persevering through Tough Financial Times
- Shalom: A Biblical Understanding of Peace
- Living Fully—Dying Well
- The Wired Word – a different current event each week
- Worship Reflection – a conversation with the pastor
- Peace Presbyterian – Heritage, Culture, Call
- Guilt, Shame, and Grace
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