Family Ministry

The Family Ministry supports the spiritual growth of all ages within our church. Through tailored programs for adults, children, youth, and young adults—such as Sunday school, small groups, retreats, and mission opportunities—we foster faith and community. The Children's and Youth Teams offer age-appropriate activities and service projects, while the Young Adult Team provides support for college students and young professionals. Together, these ministries help everyone grow in faith.
Family Ministry

Adult Team

The Adult Team offers opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and service through:

  • Sunday School: Weekly in-depth Bible study and discussion.
  • Retreats: Periodic gatherings for spiritual renewal and community building.
  • Small Groups: Regular meetings for fellowship, support, and accountability.
  • Bible Study Groups: Focused studies on books of the Bible and specific topics.
  • Mission Circles: Engaging in local and global mission work.
  • Church Library: Access to books, study materials, and spiritual resources.

Adult Team

Children’s team

The Children’s team creates a nurturing environment where children can learn about God and grow their faith in Jesus through:

  • Sunday School: Age-appropriate Bible lessons and activities for children 3-years-old through 12th grade.
  • Vacation Bible School (VBS): A week-long program in the summer focused on learning more about Jesus and what it means to follow him.
  • Youth Club: Weekly gatherings during the school year that include fun, fellowship, Bible study, worship, and dinner.
  • Children’s Time: A children’s church opportunity offered during the 11:00am service.
  • Nursery: Care and activities for young children during services.
  • Children’s Missions Projects: Teaching service and generosity through:

    • Holiday stockings for those in need.
    • Birthday bags for children whose families use local food pantries.
    • Learning about missionaries our church family supports.
    • Giving opportunities that support local missions and ministries.
    • Caroling at a local nursing home.

Adult Team

Youth Team

The Youth Team supports teenagers in their spiritual growth and service with:

  • Sunday School: Bible study and discussion tailored for teens.
  • The Cause: Weekly youth group gatherings with worship, fellowship, dinner, and service.
  • Retreats: Opportunities for spiritual renewal and connection.
  • Mission Trips: Service projects to expand perspectives and serve others.
  • Morning Connects: Informal meetings for fellowship and devotion.

Adult Team

Young Adult Team

The Young Adult Team builds community for college students and young professionals through:

  • Sunday School: In-depth Bible study and discussion.
  • Connects: Informal fellowship and discussion meetups.
  • Small Groups: Deeper spiritual connections through regular gatherings.

Adult Team

Through these programs, the Family Ministry ensures that everyone has access to spiritual growth opportunities and can contribute to the church’s mission.

We Welcome Lou Verspoor to the Senior Companion Stewards Circle

The Board of Stewards welcomes Lou (Louis) V. to our Senior Companion Circle. He was born January 14, 1937 and married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn, September 19, 1959. They have three adult children, Barbara Lynn (who has gone home to be w...

A Word From One of Our Stewards

Don’t you just love our church family!!! One of the great ways I got to meet and know so many of the lovely members of our church was by accepting a position on the Board of Stewards. The once/month meetings (except in summer) are joyous occasion...

Young Adult & Adult May Update

Sunday Morning Small Groups - Our Young Adults Group just finished a study in Revelation and a discussion on dating/marriage. May is full of reflection and celebration of a wonderful year of small grouping for the young adults! This really was...

Family Ministry May Update

Sunday school As their Lenten offering, Sunday school children collected diapers, wipes, and formula for CareNet Canandaigua. Our goal was to collect 20 items by Easter Sunday. We exceeded our goal and collected 25 items! Thank you for you...

Young Adult & Adult April Update

Sunday Morning Small Groups - Our Young Adults Group continues in Philippians, and then onto Revelation. The Bible Study Group continues with their study on James, and then will transition to a study by NT Wright titled “Faith Working Throug...

Family Ministry April Update

Youth Club On March 25th, the Youth Club elementary kids took part in a Resurrection Egg Hunt. They hunted for eggs throughout the church building with their Bible classes. Each egg they found told part of the Easter story, from Palm Sunday to...