FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SCHOOL
At FPC, children are a vital part of the community. We make a special effort to include them in most aspects of the life of the church. Church school is a place for children from toddlers through teens to explore the Bible together. Creative and enthusiastic teachers use tools from dramatic readings and singing to painting and bookmaking to engage children and youth in the stories of Jesus. In this environment, children are taught the message of God's love. They are also encouraged to ask questions and to make connections between what they learn in church and the rest of their life experiences.

Past programs and activities have included a Palm Sunday Intergenerational Sunday School where "children of all ages" work together on various craft projects; an End-of-Year play and celebration; a Rally Day; a celebration of Earth Day where children helped with plantings on church grounds; Advent play and ornament making, and a Book Fund scholarship given each year to a deserving youth. Classes meet each Sunday of the school year at 9:30 am.

CONFIRMATION
A confirmation class is offered for youth in grades 7-9 every other year. The class invites these young people to learn more about Christian faith and the Presbyterian Church tradition as they seek to confirm their baptism or to be baptized into church membership. The class, when offered, meets weekly over dinner for conversation and study. Participants are asked to read a scripture lesson in worship on one week and to offer a personal reflection on the passage. In addition, each confirmand writes their own statement of faith to present to the Session upon their desire to be confirmed. The class is confirmed during a worship service which includes a special prayer and the bestowing of a stole.