Education for All Ages
The Staunton Church of the Brethren offers a wide variety of educational opportunities for all ages. Sunday School meets from 10 to 10:45am. We also hold Vacation Bible School each summer.
Children
Children's safety is very important to us. For more information, review these resources:All caregivers complete a child protection training course through Virginia's Department of Social Services.
Child care is provided for the 11am-12pm worship hour for newborns through age 4. All children are invited to participate in worship.
Child care is provided for the 11am-12pm worship hour for newborns through age 4. All children are invited to participate in worship.
Birth to 2 Years: Nursery
Christian Education at Staunton Church of the Brethren begins with our youngest children! A nursery is provided for infants and children through age 2. Our infant nursery has recently been remodeled using no VOC paint and easy-clean flooring for optimal air quality and a healthy environment for our infants. Our paging system lets parents know that they’ll be called if their children need them.
Ages 2 to 5: Preschool
The Preschool Class is for children ages 2-5. Our preschool play room is available during worship for children ages 2 to 4. This is a safe, creative place where children can explore and play. A favorite spot for the children is our play house area, where appliances, dishes, and play food invite children to cook and create. Children can participate in a variety of activities and learn at the same time! Activities such as our pegboard teach colors, shapes and promote fine motor skills. Books and our puppet theater encourage verbal skills. Of course, there are plenty of activities for active play too! Our paging system lets parents know that they’ll be called if their children need them.
Christian Education at Staunton Church of the Brethren begins with our youngest children! A nursery is provided for infants and children through age 2. Our infant nursery has recently been remodeled using no VOC paint and easy-clean flooring for optimal air quality and a healthy environment for our infants. Our paging system lets parents know that they’ll be called if their children need them.
Ages 2 to 5: Preschool
The Preschool Class is for children ages 2-5. Our preschool play room is available during worship for children ages 2 to 4. This is a safe, creative place where children can explore and play. A favorite spot for the children is our play house area, where appliances, dishes, and play food invite children to cook and create. Children can participate in a variety of activities and learn at the same time! Activities such as our pegboard teach colors, shapes and promote fine motor skills. Books and our puppet theater encourage verbal skills. Of course, there are plenty of activities for active play too! Our paging system lets parents know that they’ll be called if their children need them.
Kindergarten to 5th Grade: Multi-Age
Children ages 5 to 11 enjoy our Multi-Age Sunday School class, where they learn a great deal from activities the leaders coordinate, and from one another.
Children's Church
Children participating in the Multi-Age Sunday School class before worship can also take part in "Children's Church" during worship. Children sit with their parents during worship until the children's story and then proceed downstairs to the Children's Church room downstairs (look for the painted palm tree outside the door!) Bible stories are taught through active learning, including skits, crafts, games, and videos. Music and bell practice are sometimes part of the hour. Children's church meets September through March. We take off the first Sunday of each month to worship with our church family. We also do not meet during the month of December.
Children ages 5 to 11 enjoy our Multi-Age Sunday School class, where they learn a great deal from activities the leaders coordinate, and from one another.
Children's Church
Children participating in the Multi-Age Sunday School class before worship can also take part in "Children's Church" during worship. Children sit with their parents during worship until the children's story and then proceed downstairs to the Children's Church room downstairs (look for the painted palm tree outside the door!) Bible stories are taught through active learning, including skits, crafts, games, and videos. Music and bell practice are sometimes part of the hour. Children's church meets September through March. We take off the first Sunday of each month to worship with our church family. We also do not meet during the month of December.
Youth
Visit the Youth page for more information on our Junior High and Senior High groups!
Adults
Adults are encouraged to attend any Sunday School class, and to switch classes if there is a topic which appeals to them. When you arrive, an usher can direct you to the meeting location for any of the classes below.
40s and up: Seekers Class
Seekers is a Sunday School class for adults aged 40 and up; a place to talk about faith, life, work, family, and more.
All Adults: Faith and Film Class
Faith and Film started out examining Christian themes and issues manifest in current and popular films. They have since gone on to explore other topics, but kept the name. Discussion often revolves around scripture and areas of social concern and current events.
All Adults: Faith Connections Class
Faith Connections is a Bible study connecting God's word with our every day lives and faith.
Older Adults: Sunshine Class
The Sunshine Class uses guides for biblical studies that address new themes each quarter.
40s and up: Seekers Class
Seekers is a Sunday School class for adults aged 40 and up; a place to talk about faith, life, work, family, and more.
All Adults: Faith and Film Class
Faith and Film started out examining Christian themes and issues manifest in current and popular films. They have since gone on to explore other topics, but kept the name. Discussion often revolves around scripture and areas of social concern and current events.
All Adults: Faith Connections Class
Faith Connections is a Bible study connecting God's word with our every day lives and faith.
Older Adults: Sunshine Class
The Sunshine Class uses guides for biblical studies that address new themes each quarter.