Our 5th graders met for a day long retreat on January 25, 2020. Their day was filled with getting acquainted activities, planning a worship service for families, preparing a meal and serving at Preston Taylor Ministries.

On Sunday, May 5, Parents and 5th graders are encouraged to attend an informational meeting in Grundy Hall at 9:45 a.m. The meeting will give details and information about the 6th grade Confirmation year that will begin August 18, 2019. Parents, please bring your calendars and the $30 class fee for Confirmation.

Fifth graders and their leaders will gather on Saturday January 26 for an all-day retreat. This is a special day in which we hope all fifth graders will join us. Our time together will include serving at Preston Taylor, and fellowship with each other as we play together. We invite families to come eat and worship with us at 5 p.m. on Saturday to conclude the retreat.

On Sunday, January 27 the retreat continues as fifth graders and their leaders (and any family members who wish to join us) worship at the Downtown Presbyterian Church. This trip is part of the fifth grade study of the early church and a visit to the sanctuary where First Presbyterian Church began is a great compliment to the Sunday School sessions. We will return to FPC to eat together following worship and a tour.

Note: You can attend one or both days of this event. Register Now!

What: Fifth Grade retreat (Saturday Jan. 26) and trip to Downtown Presbyterian Church (Sunday, Jan. 27)

When: Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.  and Sunday 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Who: Fifth graders and their leaders

Where: Meet in Courtenay Hall on Saturday. Meet in Children’s Wing lobby on Sunday.

Cost: $20 to cover the cost of meals on Saturday and Sunday. -Payable on Saturday or Sunday at drop off!

Questions: Contact Alice Wall at [email protected]

The 5th grade year builds on the Old Testament foundation laid during the 4th grade year at First Presbyterian Church!   During the 5th grade year, we nudge our young people towards claiming the faith as their own.   We gently place more and more responsibility on  for reading the Bible, praying (even outloud), attending worship, and other practices that form our faith

The year will be filled with studying the New Testament in what is called a “survey” mode, or an overview of the stories, so that God’s plan and story line is emphasized more than single-story exploration.   The leaders will use an approach called “problem-based learning” to engage young minds in critical thinking, a necessary skill with Scripture as they move towards making their own profession of faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

The year will also be filled with intentional gatherings so that our young people can form new friendships and deepen old friendships in their group.   Watch for details as leaders will set up times for the 4th grade group to worship-together-as-a-class, join together for their Milestone Retreat, and much more.

May 13 at 9:45-10:45 in Grundy Hall

Parents will join with their current 5^th grader to meet and talk with Garry Latimer, who will be the Team Leader for the Confirmation class next year, and Deb O’Brien, Director of Ministry with Children and their families.

Information shared at  the meeting will include:

• Vision and values for the coming year
• Key dates
• Introduction of the leadership team
• Some get acquainted activities
• a chance to ask questions

Please bring $30 to cover the participation fee that covers events/food for the fellowship events that are an integral part of the year.

Confirmation is the culmination of all the nurture and faith formation that has taken place since your child was born. It is the time when children have reached an age where they can profess their faith in Jesus Christ as their own-apart from their parent’s and take on the privileges  and responsibilities of full church membership here at First Presbyterian Church.

Questions, please contact Deb O’Brien at [email protected] or 615-298-9582

5th Grade Worships at Downtown Presbyterian Church

Sunday, April 22, 9:45 a.m. -1:30 p.m.

The class will take a field trip to worship at Downtown Presbyterian Church and enjoy lunch after the service.

On January 27 the 5^th grade group met together for the day to practice the 6 Great Ends of the Church. They served at Preston Taylor Ministry, planned and led worship for their families, and  learned about each other while they played and worked together.

It was a Great day!