Faith Formation
Chapel in the Pines offers a variety of programs that will foster growth of our faith in a welcoming atmosphere in small groups. If you have ideas about forming a small group, please discuss them with Serena Ebhardt, chair of the Christian Education Committee (click here to contact us). We are open to new groups and also encourage your involvement in the groups now formed. We hope you will find the right group for you.
Mid-Week Study Groups/Discussion Groups
Thirst Quenchers
This group is for the young-at-heart (read “over 40”) and meets at 6:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. If you are interested in the ways life and theology intersect, this is the gathering for you. You will be pushed theologically, you will be challenged intellectually, and you will be free to share whatever thoughts and opinions you have. The group meets at Rasa Malaysia in Southern Village. For more information please contact us.
Men’s Ministry
The Chapel in the Pines Men’s Ministry is designed to offer spiritual enrichment and fellowship to our male members.
Men’s Ministry – Coffee Hour
2nd and 4th Thursday of the Month
8:30 a.m. in the Hall for All
Join other men from our church community for an early morning time of conversation, fellowship, and java.
Women’s Study Group
This group meets weekly on Tuesday mornings using Zoom technology. The conversation begins at 9:15 a.m. Contact us if you’d like to get involved.
Devoted Readers
Each month one of us leads the discussion on the chosen book. If you are interested in joining Devoted Readers, please come on Wednesday, whether you have read either book or not. We would love to have you join us.
Children's & Youth Ministries
Jesus welcomed children, so we do, too!
Chapel in the Pines offers many different opportunities for children and youth to explore and form faith.
Nursery
Nursery care is offered for children birth-4 years old during both Sunday worship services. Parents and caregivers are invited to bring children to the church nursery, located in the educational wing, beginning at 9:00AM. Our nursery staff and volunteers offer nurturing, safe childcare aimed at modeling God’s love and care for creation.
Click here to learn about our Child Protection policy and volunteer program for Children/Youth.
Children in Worship
Worshiping God together is at the center of our lives as disciples of Christ. As such, we believe it is important that all of God’s children (regardless of age) have access to corporate worship. Therefore, we encourage children to participate in worship services.
To support and nurture our young disciples during worship, we offer a few special opportunities during worship services:
Time With Young Disciples: During each worship service, our children’s and youth director will offer a child-friendly scripture reading and message. The Time With Young Disciples provides an opportunity for our young disciples to connect scripture with their lived experiences.
Sacred Art Time: Following the Time With Young Disciples, children ages 3 and up are invited to join adult staff and volunteers in the Hall for All for Sacred Art Time. During Sacred Art time, young disciples discuss the Time With Young Disciples, dig deeper into the scripture reading through art, and form relationships with one another. Those participating in Sacred Art time will return to the sanctuary following the pastor’s sermon.
Inter-generational Faith Formation Opportunities
Opportunities to connect with people of all ages help us grow our faith! Chapel in the Pines offers a variety of inter- generational faith formation experiences. While these are often held in the Hall for All between the two Sunday morning worship services (10:00-10:45AM), sometimes we schedule events at other times. Be sure to visit the church calendar to learn about upcoming inter-generational faith formation activities. [calendar click HERE]
Youth Groups
On Sunday afternoons, we offer opportunities for youth to gather for fellowship, fun, and faith development. From 3:00-4:30PM, youth in 3rd-6th grade meet in the Hall for All for Younger Youth Group. Those in 7th-12th grade are invited to participate inTeen Youth Group from 5:00-6:30PM.
Questions? Need more information? Please contact our Director of Children’s and Youth Ministries.
Worship Ministry
Learn more about our Worship ministry and the ways you can serve and be a part of Worship.