Christian Formation is vital to life at FMC. We strive to nurture the faith of all ages. Through prayer, community, proclamation, Bible Study, singing, sharing our faith journeys and service the young and the old together are formed into God’s people. Some of the programs that are in place to help with faith formation are:
Infant Dedication
We dedicate infants and make promises to nurture them and support the parents in raising them to love and honor God.
Sunday School Classes
In classes for children ages 3 through high school, our children are nurtured by competent teachers using the curriculum Shine: Living in God’s Light which is co-published by Brethren Press and MennoMedia. A variety of options are available for adults during our Sunday School hour.
Peacemakers
Our children and youth (K-12) meet monthly to learn our values of peace and non-violence in fun, interactive ways.
Mentoring Program
Beginning in 6th grade each youth is paired with an adult mentor. This relationship can take various forms but is meant to be a way for each youth to have an adult other than a parent to whom they can share their faith journey.
Child Protection Policy
In extending our vision to the children in our community, we have adopted a Child Protection Policy designed to promote healthy boundaries and make church a safe place for our kids to thrive.
Worship
All ages participate in our worship each Sunday. Not only is it a time to praise and honor God but it is also a time to learn and grow in faith as we hear the scripture read and proclaimed.
Every September the entire church family spends a weekend at Hibernia County Park. The goal is for spiritual refreshment and relaxation. It is a great change to nurture our connections with one another, resulting in a stronger community.
We believe in blessing each other at all ages and stages of life within our worship service.