Christian Education for all ages

Questions?  Please contact our Education Chairperson at educationchair@wumcmd.org

Click the icon to reach our Education Facebook Page.

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CLICK HERE FOR A SNAPSHOT OF SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES
classes run sept-may
note - some classes/choirs are seasonal within the school year

Click here to register for Sunday School; nursery-youth ages

NURSERY AGES—3yrs and under
Nursery Room (Preschool Hallway)
Michelle Olson, Nursery Coordinator, m.olson@wumcmd.org
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PRIMARY AGES—pre-K through grade 4
Sunday School tower (entry from Winters Alley)
Emily Gibbs, Director of Children’s Ministry  childrensminister@wumcmd.org, 410-848-8325 x17
Click here to learn more about Primary Age Sunday School.
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YOUTH AGES—grade 5 through grade 10
Youth House
Jonyae Curry, Director of Youth Ministry, UMYF@wumcmd.org
Lynn Kohr, lastone111666@ymail.com
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YOUNG ADULT CLASS—grade 11 and up
Please inquire about forming a class. 
Contact Pastor Malcolm Stranathan, m.stranathan@wumcmd.org,
or Jonyae Curry, UMYF@wumcmd.org
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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL--
New Life in Christ Room
Leaders—Woodie Wood, Rev. Dr. David Highfield,
and Rev. Dr. Sue Shorb-Sterling
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ADULT DISCUSSION CLASS--
Disciple Room
Leader—Anne Dorwart
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Click here to register for CHiLDREN & YOUTH CHOIRS

GRADES 3-12 Choir(s) - 11:45am, church building
BROWSE OUR MUSIC PAGES FOR MORE DETAILS

• Children of Hope—grades 3-6--
  please report to the Handbell Room.
  2023-24 rehearsals begin Sept 17.
• Alive & Ringing—grades 7-12--
  2023-24 start date tbd; will report to the Alex Olson Suite.

Children and youth Sunday School

• Sunday School is held at 9am on Sunday mornings and is open to everyone – members and non-members of WUMC - we hope you'll bring a friend!
• Attendance is suited to your family schedule; no pressure.
• Parents/ caregivers may attend an Adult Class, volunteer, stay on-site in our cafe, or go off-site.
  
• Learn more in the SNAPSHOT OF SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES drop-down box, above.
• To enroll your child or youth in Sunday School or other seasonal/special events, click here to visit our Registration Pages.

click to learn more about Primary Age Sunday School

Children & Youth Music

Click here to be redirected to our Children/Youth Music Page

Adult Sunday School

We have two ongoing classes for adults: the ADULT DISCUSSION CLASS and the NEW LIFE IN CHRIST CLASS. The classes usually run in six-week sessions, changing topics and leaders for each session. It is not necessary to attend a class at the beginning of a session.

• The Discussion Class is a smaller group that studies and discusses in an informal, friendly setting.
• The New Life in Christ Class is a larger group and usually opens with a presentation or video, and then breaks into smaller groups for discussion.  We look forward to spending an hour of study in the Bible and other materials, with frank and open discussions about the implications of Jesus and our beliefs for living in today's world.
  • Our 2023-24 class year begins Sept 10, 9-10am, in the "New Life in Christ Room," across the hall from Martha Manahan. Woodie Wood will lead us for the first 6-week session.
    
  • If you would like to be a part of a group of friendly people, if you are interested in growing in your faith and your understanding of what it means to follow Jesus today, we think you would enjoy our class.
    Why not try us?  You may find some fellow seekers that could give you a hand along the way of your journey.

Nursery

Our Sunday morning NURSERY is staffed by well-trained paid-staff and dedicated volunteers who enjoy caring for infants and toddlers. The nursery is open for all services to assist parents with children age 4 and younger and our sign-in/sign-out system assures their safety  Arrive a little early to complete a registration form or register online by clicking here.  We always welcome new volunteers.  Contact:  Michelle Olson at M.Olson@wumcmd.org

Confirmation

CONFIRMATION is a special time in a young person’s life.  Here at Westminster, we offer confirmation for youth who are entering the eighth grade.  In confirmation we delve into the teachings and practices of the Christian Faith.  

In addition to participating in the classes, confirmands are required to be in worship once a week, participate in youth group, and also participate in a mission opportunity. 

Our pastors and youth directors will be responsible for teaching our classes and each confirmand will have the opportunity to chose a mentor.

For information regarding current or future classes, please contact Pastor Malcolm, m.stranathan@wumcmd.org or 410-848-8325, x14, or Jonyae Curry, Director of Youth Ministries/UMYF, umyf@wumcmd.org.

adult small groups and classes

SMALL GROUP settings for adult education are available through the week on campus and in member homes.  Contact our Education Committee Chairperson for more information - educationchair@wumcmd.org.

Shipley Memorial Library

Our SHIPLEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY, located on the first floor of the Parish House, contains a wealth of reference materials, fiction and non-fiction. Click here to access our online catalog (you will be redirected to LibraryThing.com). The library is always open and books may be checked out and taken home. Adjoining the library is our History Room that contains interesting displays of items representing the history of our church.  
Contact:  Sharon Row at therows@comcast.net

But Jesus called the children to him and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”  Luke 18:16​