Winter/Spring Sunday School kicks off on January 12, 2025 and runs through April 13. We will have three combined Sunday Schools on both January 26, March 2 and April 13 – all meeting in the sanctuary. No Sunday school on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. Below are the winter/spring Sunday School classes. All classes begin at 9:00 am.
If you have any questions about Sunday School, please email [email protected]. We hope you will join us! For Sunday school class recordings from Fall 2024, scroll to the media player below or click here: https://christcovenantsundayschoolpodcast.buzzsprout.com.
New Member Class
Teacher: Tom Groelsema & Kevin DeYoung
Location: CDS High School Commons
The New Member Class is an opportunity to learn more about the ministries, people, staff, doctrine, and vision of Christ Covenant. The class is open to anyone but is especially for those who are new to Christ Covenant or are considering membership at the church. Topics include Presbyterian theology, the importance of church membership, philosophy of worship, the role of elders and deacons, and how to get plugged into the church. This class is required for those 9th grade and older who would like to become members of Christ Covenant Church. Those participating will have the opportunity to develop relationships with other class participants and current members. We ask that everyone interested in attending the New Member Class register at christcovenant.org/new-member-class. If you have any questions, please email Michelle Gustavson at [email protected].
Bad Boys of Theology: How the Church Overcame Heresy
Teacher: Paul Engle
Location: Worship Center 201 & 211
This class is hosted by the Senior Adults community and is open to all. Join us to look at the story of heresy through the ages— from the early Gnostics to contemporary groups. We will review why the New Testament warns about wolves. We will see how sometimes the Christian church has been too quick to attach the label “heresy.” Other times Christians have been naive in not recognizing the reappearance of ancient heresies. We will look at the story of some “Bad Boys of Theology” such as Arius, Marcion, Nestorius, Pelagius, Servetus, and others. How have some of their ideas reappeared in our day? How can we grow in discernment so we’re not misled? This class will include hundreds of slides plus weekly handouts.
Growing Deeper Together: The Upper Room (John 13-17)
Teacher: Blair Smith
Location: Community Life Center 1 & 2
This class has a unique format: The first half of class will be fellowship and discussion around eight-person tables led by hosts. Then, the second half of class will feature a lecture applying the themes of the content, which for this semester is what is known as the “Upper Room Discourse” of John 13-17. This remarkable and unique section of Scripture takes us into Jesus’s last moments with his disciples as he prepares them for his death, resurrection, and ascension. Jesus teaches on vital themes for faith and discipleship such as service, love, the Holy Spirit, abiding in Christ, joy through suffering, unity, the Trinity, prayer, and more! It is a profound study as a lead-up to Good Friday and Easter.
Click here to download “The Upper Room” Sunday School class packet.
A Theology of Comfort: An Introduction to the Heidelberg Catechism
Teacher: Kevin DeYoung & Tom Groelsema
Location: Community Life Center 5 & 6
Besides the Bible, John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress, and Thomas a Kempis’ Imitation of Christ, the Heidelberg Catechism is the most widely circulated book in the world. Since its publication in 1563, the Heidelberg Catechism has been used in scores of languages and is widely praised as the most devotional, and most personal doctrinal statement of the Reformation. In an age often confused about the essential elements of the Christian faith—and whether Christianity has any doctrinal center at all—the Heidelberg Catechism offers a beautiful reminder of the one doctrine we easily forget: we are great sinners, and Christ is a greater Savior. Come join us as we look at the history and the theological highlights of this beloved catechism.
Walking with Others
Teacher: Derek Wells and others
Location: Community Life Center 3 & 4
This class will explore the ways that we can be used by God to disciple others within the body of Christ. From small group leaders to church officers, to members looking to meaningfully engage others in discipleship, we will look at ways that we can help others grow in their walk with Christ.
Worship: Corporate, Family and Private Worship
Teacher: Pastors, Elders and Lay Couples
Location: CDS Lions’ Theatre in Wilcox/”C” Building
Worship is at the very heart of the Christian life, but what does that actually mean? Is worship just what we go to on Sunday? What about terms like corporate, family and private worship? I want to train my children to be part of corporate worship…how do I do that? I want to lead my family in family worship, but don’t know how to do that. I want my private worship to glorify God…does it? Come hear various pastors, elders, ministry leaders and laypeople share how we glorify God in worship, and how God has blessed and grown them as they have learned to lead a life marked by corporate, family, and private worship.
The Biggest Story (King’s Community)
Teachers: Various
Location: Worship Center Room 107
The King’s Community is a class designed for those with special learning needs or disabilities, but open to any who want to get to know and learn together with this wonderful community in our church. In addition to singing, serving and sharing concerns and celebrations in prayer with one another, team teachers use an engaging curriculum with an interactive approach to facilitate discipleship and community connection. This semester we will be working through stories from The Biggest Story Bible Storybook, written by our pastor, Kevin DeYoung, and learning to see the biggest story that runs through them all and points us over and over again to Jesus.
Youth Sunday School (Middle & High School)
Teachers: CCYM Staff
Location: Meets in the Youth Center (Lower Community Life Center)
God’s covenants with himself and his people are some of the most important concepts in Scripture. The promises that God makes reveal who he is and what he wants for his people and his world. They are exciting encouragements that guarantee the salvation of God’s elect and open our eyes to the power and faithfulness of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Come join us for a regular Sunday rhythm of Bible study and prayer time as we survey the covenant framework of the Bible and examine the epic promises that make up redemptive history.
Children’s Sunday School and Sunday Morning Information
Various Locations
Christ Covenant Children’s Ministry uniquely comes alongside parents and caregivers to assist them as the primary disciple makers of their children. We desire to partner with all families in developing children to be lifelong worshippers of the living God. While corporate worship is the primary focus of our Sunday, Sunday School is the time set aside for children of all ages to gather together and grow in their knowledge and love for God with teaching and engaging activities designed just for them! We hope all families will make their children’s Sunday School attendance a priority so that you don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to grow in the Lord together!
Checking in Your Child
Please check in all children prior to Sunday School at one of our three check in locations. If you are visiting for the first time, please come to the Children’s Ministry Welcome Center in the North Lobby where a staff member will be there to assist you. These check in locations can be found in:
- The North Lobby of the Worship Center
- “The Gate” in Building B Room 102
- The foyer of Building C (9:00 a.m. only)
9:00 A.M. Locations
- Nursery (newborn to toddlers) is located in the Worship Center.
- Preschool (2-4 year olds) meets in Building B
- Elementary (K-5th grade) meets in Building C
10:45 A.M. Locations
- Nursery (newborn to toddlers) is located in the Worship Center.
- 2-4 year olds meet in Building B. Twos may be in their class for the entire worship service. Threes and Fours enjoy worship with families until the offering. During the offering, please escort your children to Children’s Bible Time in Building B.
Have questions or need help finding where your child goes? Email us at [email protected] or stop by the Children’s Ministry Welcome Center in the North Lobby. We are happy to help!