Sunday School Classes

Sundays at 9:45-10:45am

Sunday School Classes are a great place to get to know others and to get involved in our ministries at Second. See our classes below and find the one right for you! Here’s a map to help you find where you're going. 

For Young Adults


Crossroads

Fellowship Hall (East Side). Ages 22-28, single and married. Average class size is 60. Class is taught primarily by Brad Morrow and Philip James using mostly lecture and discussion. Class members enjoy informal recreational activities, community groups every other week, and large group cookouts and parties. Contact Brett Wynne if you have questions.

Cana

Room E111. Ages 28-34, single and married. Average class size is 60. Barton Kimbro, Mary Hannah, and Paul Norman teach the class using a combination of lecture and group discussion. Class includes small groups with mentors. Fellowship activities include monthly socials, community groups, and parties for Christmas, Super Bowl, etc. Contact Barton Kimbro if you have questions.

Wanderers

Room B102. With a focus on community building, The Wanderers rotates through sermon discussion, topical lessons, and hearing from ministry partners. The class attendees are predominantly in their 30s and 40s with young children, all are welcome, especially those who simply aren’t sure where to begin at Second Pres. Wanderers is a smaller class with approximately 30 regular attendees.

For Middle Adults


Acts 2:42

Room DB09. Ages 35-50, married. Average class size is 35-40. Kevin McQuillen teaches this discussion-oriented class. Mentors are active in the class. There are a few small groups available with plans to increase the number.  This class enjoys quarterly “Fellowship Sundays.” Contact Damon Conley if you have questions.

Emmaus

Room DB11. Ages 30-55, married and single. Average class size is 20-25. Josh Preston and John Laughlin teach this class with a mix of lecture, interactive discussion, and member interviews / prayer. Emphasis is given to further incorporating our faith into our daily lives. They seek to build community through sharing our concerns, praying together as a class, and gathering during class and outside of class for fellowship. A men’s small group meets on Wednesday mornings and topical women’s small groups meet throughout the year. Contact Josh Preston if you have questions.

Cornerstone

Room E105. Primarily married couples aged late 30s – mid-50s with an average class size of 30-35. This class is taught by Albert Throckmorton and Kevin McQuillen, primarily in a lecture format with occasional class discussion. The class is broken into shepherding groups of 5-6 couples.  They enjoy two large social functions each year. Contact Todd Erickson if you have questions. 

Sojourners

Fellowship Hall (West Side). Single and married adults aged 40 and up. Todd Erickson and Larry Jensen are co-teachers for this class, which averages about 80 people.  The class is broken into Shepherd Groups, each of which has its own fellowship activities. The Sojourners Class enjoys 1-2 fellowship events each year. Contact Todd Erickson if you have questions.

Covenant Women’s Bible Study

Large Conference Room. Close-knit small group of women ranging in age from 55-75 with both married and singles. They enjoy teaching from Anita Pollard that includes lectures with discussion and Bible study. Fellowship activities include “Fellowship Sundays” and class parties. 

Fellowship Class

Room B100. Ages 60-75 with marrieds, divorced, widowed and singles. Class attendance averages about 20 members. Rotating teachers provide Bible-based teaching primarily by lecture with some class discussion. This class often includes music and has a focus on prayer. Fellowship activities include sharing group meals and informal gatherings throughout the year, as well as an annual Christmas party. 

Growing In Grace

Room DB02. Ages 50-80 with both marrieds and singles. Class attendance averages 60+. Don Riley and guest teachers provide Bible-based teaching in a lecture format with some discussion.  The class is divided into Shepherd Groups for fellowship, prayer, and support. Contact Todd Erickson if you have questions. 

For Senior Adults


The Senior Class

Room C310. Adults ages 65 and up. Membership includes many widowed members along with married couples. The class averages 80-100 each week. David Bowen teaches Bible-based lessons via lectures. Members of this class will find a good combination of worship, Bible study and fellowship. Contact David Bowen if you have questions. 

SINGLE ADULTS AT SECOND

Room B101. Single, widowed, and divorced adults aged 65+.  Average attendance is 15. Paul Neal leads with topical teaching that includes class participation. The class actively participates in various churchwide events and community ministries. Fellowship activities include planned brunches, outing, game nights, movies, and theater. They also enjoy seasonal parties. Contact David Bowen if you have questions.

FAITHWORKS

Salmon Room. Ages 65-80 with both marrieds, divorced, widowed, and singles. The class averages 25-30 members each Sunday. This class enjoys teaching from series on different books of the Bible from rotating teachers. They have small groups, and class fellowships include a Christmas party plus Missions Cottage dinners and Dinner 8 groups. Contact David Bowen if you have questions.

For All Adults

 
International Christian Fellowship

Room DB08. Both married and single adults aged 22-65 years. Average attendance of 20-30 with an array of nationalities represented. The class enjoys teaching primarily from Mike Rhodes with lecture and discussion as well as singing praise songs and times of prayer. Fellowship activities include monthly potluck lunches and holiday gatherings. The class promotes small group activities. 

Canon Class

PDS Hussey Commons (EC-1114)This 2024 calendar year, a group will gather during Sunday School to discuss their Bible reading for the previous week. Participants in this Sunday School will consist of those who are committed to follow a reading plan that takes them through the whole Bible from January to December. Bill Jorgensen will lead the team of discussion facilitators. 

Calvin Class

College Room (E2139). This group will gather during 2024 Sunday School to discuss John Calvin’s “Institutes of the Christian Religion” and that week’s Bible passage that corresponds to the reading in Calvin. Participants in this Sunday School will consist of those who are committed to follow a reading plan of Books 1–3 of Calvin’s “Institutes.” Mary Hannah will lead the team of discussion facilitators. Contact Mary Hannah if you have questions.

For Youth and Children


Senior High 

Youth Building (Room E-2111). 9th through 12th grade students meet for Sunday School upstairs in the Youth Building. Contact Will Nease if you have questions.

JUNIOR HIGH

Youth Building (Room E-2114). 6th through 8th grade students meet for Sunday School upstairs in the Youth Building. Contact Bryant Arriaza if you have questions.

Children

See locations here. Pre-K through 5th grade children meet for Sunday School downstairs in the C Basement. Nursery is also available for ages 3 and under. Contact Sarah Logan-Song if you have questions.

Shine Special Needs Ministry 

Room N-101. Our Special Needs Sunday School class meets at 9:45am. Bible lessons, activities, and games are adapted all ages and functioning levels. Learn more about our Shine Ministry.