Sunday School

• Students in Pre-K through 4th Grade follow the Godly Play Curriculum, whose lessons are based upon biblical stories and themes found in Sunday worship.
  
  

  • Pre-K–Kindergarten meet in Classroom E/F on the Parish House, Lower Level.
  • Grades 1–2 meet in Classroom C/D on the Parish House, Upper Level.
  • Grades 3–4 in Classrooms A & B, both in the Parish House Upper Floor.
    
• Students in Fifth Grade through High School follow the Living the Good News Curriculum, which offers age-appropriate lessons on biblical, ethical and liturgical themes.
  
  

  • Grades 5 and 6 meet in the back of Trailer 1.
  • Jr. High and Sr. High meet, respectively, in the front and back of Trailer 2.
• There is at least one Adult class offered each semester, with topics varying from year to year. In the Winter through Spring, one of the clergy conducts an Adult Inquirer's Class, which seeks to educate students about our Christian faith and Anglican heritage in preparation for Confirmation or Reception by one of our bishops in June. It is also a good refresher for present church members.
  
  
  • Classes meet in the Parish House Annex
  • Second classes (when offered) are in the Vestry House.

Nursery

• Children's Chapel, which is for 3-year-old through Kindergarten students. It is a worship service with age-appropriate lessons which are based upon biblical stories and themes found in Sunday worship. Parents leave their pre-schoolers in Classroom E and Kindergartners in Classroom F on the Lower Level of the Parish House, a few minutes before the start of the 9:00 am service.
  
  
• Children's Church is for First and Second Graders. It is a worship service for youngsters with a Bible Reading and age-appropriate Chapel talk. Parents drop off their children in Classroom C/D on the Upper Level of the Parish House a few minutes before the start of the 9:00 am service. When on our summer schedule, this age group meets at 10 am in Classrooms C/D for Godly Play.

Youth Ministries

Pohick has a Primary EYC (Episcopal Young Churchmen) for students in the fifth through sixth grade, a Jr. EYC for students in the seventh through eighth grade, and a Sr. EYC for those in ninth through twelfth grade. All three groups participate in service projects, trips, retreats, and, of course, outings that are "just-for-fun!" The usual meeting time is on Sunday evenings in the Parish House. See our Youth Page for more details.

Confirmation Classes

Either the Rector or the Assistant conducts confirmation classes for youth in grades six through twelve during the second half of the school year, normally on Sunday evenings 5-6 pm. The Rector offers an Adult Inquirer's class concurrently during the Sunday School hour. Both courses seek to educate students about our Christian faith and Anglican heritage in preparation for Confirmation or Reception by one of our bishops in June.

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School takes place every July for one week from 9:00–12:00 noon. We welcome students from around the local community to enjoy a time of worship, singing, bible lessons, arts and crafts, and games. On the concluding Friday, the children invite their parents to a concluding program that puts on display what they have learned and done throughout the week. This is a joyous event, which offers a memorable experience for all the children who come.

Alpha

Alpha. Begun at Holy Trinity, Brompton Road in London, this course has since spread around the world, offering an introduction to our Christian faith to those seeking spiritual nourishment. Pohick offers this dinner series once or twice a year in the evenings. Contact the Rev. Dr. Ruth E. Correll for more information.

Education for Ministry

In 1985, a few stalwart parishioners formed the first Education for Ministry (EFM) class at Pohick, and since then it has met every year. A second class was added five years later. The EFM program, operated by the University of the South Theological Extension Center located in Sewanee, Tennessee, is a four-year program that focuses on the study of Holy Scripture, Church History and tradition, and theology. The comprehensive program emphasizes preparing students for ministry in Christ's name. Since 1990, mentors for EFM have come from Pohick's laity. Leave a message in the office to speak with Charlotte Knipling for more information.

Brotherhood of St. Andrew

The Pohick chapter of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew conducts a bible study at its weekly Saturday breakfast, 8–9 am.

Lenten Series

During the five Wednesdays following Ash Wednesday, parishioners and guests gather for a Potluck Dinner at 6:30 pm followed by a variety of course offerings for both Young People and Adults. Worship caps off the evening at 8:00 pm.

Other Study Groups

Other Study Groups may be offered at varying times throughout the year at the request of parishioners. Articles in the Parish newsletter, The Pohick Post, will notify you of these groups as they form.

Spiritual Direction

Spiritual Direction is available from the clergy for individuals seeking guidance in their spiritual lives and wishing to find ways to deepen their devotional times. See the Rector's article on this ministry for more information.