Sunday School

Learning Together

All of our Sunday School classes value their time each week as they practice community through learning and studying together.

A warm invitation is extended to visit any of our classes. If you need assistance in choosing a class or finding your way, please ask at the Welcome Center.

Infants and Preschool

Age Range: 6 weeks through 4K
Location: Nursery, directly across from the Welcome Center

All of our infants and preschool children are invited to participate in Sunday morning activities in the nursery. Please contact Andrea Hayes at Andrea@firstchurchbhm.com for help in finding which room best suits your child.

Elementary Age Children

Age Range: Kindergarten through 5th graders
Location: 2nd floor of the Education Building in various classrooms

Elementary age children are invited to participate in a time of learning and playing together each Sunday at 9:45am.Please contact Ashley Hess at Ashley@firstchurchbhm.com for any questions you may have.

Youth Ministry

Age Range: 6th through 12th graders
Location: Basement Floor of the Sanctuary Building in the Youth Room

All 6^th through 12^th grade students are invited to join our small group gathering on Sunday mornings. We will learn as well as participate in fun activities together. Please contact Ashley Hess at Ashley@firstchurchbhm.com for any questions.

SALT (Sharing And Learning Together)

Age Range: Intergenerational
Location: Bottom Floor of the Education Building in the first room on your right of the hallway

S.A.L.T. stands for Sharing And Learning Together—and that’s the heart of this class. With equal emphasis on Bible study and fellowship, we welcome ALL. Join us 15 minutes early for coffee and meet friends you haven’t met yet! From 20-something’s to seniors, we share a desire to know more. We study the Bible, worship God, and seek to live like Jesus. Come as you are—no preparation required. For more information contact Kathy Draper at kathydraper1011@gmail.com.

Bible Study Class

Age Range: Intergenerational
Location: First Floor of the Education Building in the Library

The Bible Study Class covers various topics rooted in the text of the Bible and focused on the history of the Bible’s text and its ongoing historical interpretations from the biblical era to today. Topics are typically covered in short (one- to two-month) series and are taught by a rotating group of class members. We meet at 9:30 and begin discussion at 9:45. All are welcome. For more information contact Stephen Smith at stephenbsmith@gmail.com.

IRL – In Real Life

Age Range: Intergenerational
Location: Second Floor of the Education Building in the first room past the elevator

IRL is a class made up of people from all ages and stages of life who are seeking to find ways that faith intersects with real life. We cover topics like parenting, loss, relationships, sexuality, aging, love, marriage, work, and forgiveness in hopes of developing authentic relationships as we bring our questions, concerns, and struggles to one another.

Awakenings

Age Range: Intergenerational
Location: Bottom floor of the Education building in the first room to your right

Each week features an interactive conversation on what Jesus described as essential to awakened human relationships: Justice – Mercy – Faith. Through personal story, the inspiration of Scripture, the Enneagram of spirituality, and more, we help one another in the ongoing inner work that leads to more awakened action in our personal relationships and in our wider communities of influence. For more information contact Art Wimberly at art@thrivebham.com or Jessica Yarbrough at jessicay731@gmail.com.

Ecclesia-Wingard

Age Range: 35 – 90
Location: Bottom Floor of the Education Building in the second room on your right

We are a diverse group of open-minded believers, ranging in age from 40-85. We have a rotation of teachers from within the class, using a variety of sources – the Adult Bible Studies curriculum, DVD’s of Bible scholars, and books by well-known authors. We gather at 9:30 to visit and chat, with the bell ringing us to order at 9:40am. All are welcome! For more information, contact Lisa Malone at lgmalone508@gmail.com.