Sunday School at Pathways

Sunday School is an integral part of Pathways.  Approximately 80% of those who attend the worship service on Sunday morning are also present in Sunday School.  It's in Sunday School that our members really get to know each other.  The class members are there to share the joys and concerns, to provide love and support for each other.  Jobs in the church, such as service at Crosslines each month or greeters for the worship service, are assigned according to the Sunday School classes.

We offer classes for all age groups, from pre-school on up.  If you are currently attending Pathways worship service on Sunday mornings, but are not going to Sunday School, we invite you to visit our classes to find one that is right for you.  If you are a visitor you are always welcome to sit in on any of our classes.

Currently, we have seven adult classes.  Five of the seven meet in classrooms in the Family Life Center.

The Friendship Class is a multi-generational class that has been in existence for many years.  The members enjoy studies about contemporary life.  It is led by Beth Reed.

The Joy Class uses a variety of texts and materials throughout the year,  but no matter what the lesson of the day, it is assured that there will be a great deal of discussion on the topic and it's application to modern-day issues.  Dean Ritenour is the leader of the Joy Class.

The name of The Circe of Friends Class accurately describes this group of friends who meet together to learn more about the Kingdom of God.  Due to this sanctuary of trust, they are able to share their innermost feelings with each other.  They feel convicted to help and work for our church to help in its growth and general ministry.   This class, as does all of our classes, welcomes new members into their circle.

The Serenity Class is based on the Serenity Prayer: "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."  Nancy Goodwin is the facilitator.

The College Class, led by Kevin Manary, is for college-aged students and focuses on the concerns of young adult Christians living in a secular society.

The Wesley Class meets in the Group Room.  Most of the members are retired but continue to take an active role in the life of our church.  They use the International Sunday School Lessons for their texts and enjoy discussing both the Bible lessons and the issues confronting our church and society today.  The Wesley Class has three teachers who take turns leading:  Ralph Leeson, Keith Byrd, and Pastor Tom Vansant.  

The SNAP Class (Saturday Night at the Peterson's), meets monthly at Harold and Mary Peterson's for dinner, fellowship and discussion.  The class is for young married couples but is hosted by former young adults.  It is actually open to anyone who wants to deepen their spiritual life while confronting the issues that face young adults.

Our High School Class is for students in 6^th-12th grades.  They meet in the remodeled Youth Room in the basement of the church which has all the amenities today's teenager takes for granted--big screen TV, foosball table, pool table, etc.  The class is taught by our Youth Minister David Jones and his wife Christy.

Third thru Fifth Grades meet upstairs in the education wing with teacher Connie Deck.  This class uses the Bible-based United Methodist curriculum, The One-Room Sunday School.

Pre-School thru Second Grades meet with teacher Ann Walters across the hall from the 3^rd-5^th Grade Class.  This class also uses the Bible-based United Methodist curriculum, The One-Room Sunday School.