Ministry of Christian Education

Ministry of Christian Education Mission Statement

 

The Ministry of Christian Education at Colchester Federated Church celebrates all people as children of God embarking on their own faith journeys. We strive to offer safe and comfortable Christian experiences for everyone at all stages of development to experience God by connecting real faith to real life through the messages of the Bible. 

We work to provide resources and support that help all members of our congregation to grow in their faith. 

Guiding us in our mission are our core values:

 

Embracing diversities of faith and life;

Worshiping and learning together;

Growing in our relationship with God;

Growing in our relationship with each other;

Making a connection between church and home;

And relying upon our faith in dealing with the challenges of everyday life.

 

The Ministry of Education provides oversight of the entire field of Church education and advises and coordinates the various groups under it. Responsibilities include Christian Education for children and youth, the Discipleship program, and youth Ministry. The Ministry is encouraged to consult, and if appropriate assist, with other Ministries on their educational programs.  Our Director of Christian Education is Nicole Hosford.  Feel free to reach out to Nicole with any questions you may have!


For more information, here are some of our Christian Education documents: CFC Safe Church Policy and Sunday School Registration Form. 

Sunday School 2024

Please register your youth for Sunday School by filling out this online form. 


For more information please contact our CE Director: cfc.cedirector@gmail.com


Sunday School is offered for youth in Pre-K through 8th grade. Classes are held during our 9 AM worship.


*PLEASE NOTE: Sunday School will not be held on Communion Sundays (1st Sunday of every month) so we may all worship together. 


Sunday School Schedule


December 29 – No Classes

 

 

January 5: Star Sunday & Communion, No Classes

 

January 12: Follow God

(Exodus 13:17-22)

 

January 19: Encounter God

(Exodus 25:1–31:13; 35:4–40:38)

 

January 26: Discover God

(Matthew 17:1-8)

 

 

February 2: Communion Sunday, No Classes

 

February 9: We Worship God with Our Presence

(Luke 10:38-42)

 

February 16: We Worship God with Our Gifts

(Luke 21:1-4)

 

February 23: We Worship God with Our Service

(Acts 9:36-43)



*This year’s curriculum is BIG FAITH by Cokesbury Kids.        

Discipleship Class

We offer a Discipleship Class every other year that helps our high school students explore their Christian faith as they journey to become adult members of our congregation.  We meet twice a month on Sunday afternoons and have special events throughout the program year including service opportunities and retreats.  The class is led by our Pastor and Christian Education Director, and we're fortunate to have mentors from within our congregation who work with our students as well.