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faith that is worth the living of it
Children, Youth & Young Adults
A Faith Worth Growing Into.
Faith formation is one of the great responsibilities and privileges of a church community. At Garden City Community Church, we care deeply about helping children, teenagers, and young adults develop a rich and meaningful life of faith—one that grows with them as they grow.
We believe the stories of Scripture, the life and teachings of Jesus, and the great questions of theology deserve to be explored from an early age and revisited throughout our lives. Faith formation is more than learning information about Christianity. It is about developing a way of seeing the world, understanding our relationships with others, and discovering how faith can inform the lives we lead.
From childhood through young adulthood, we offer opportunities for learning, friendship, spiritual development, and thoughtful engagement with Christian faith.
"Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.'"
Matthew 19:13-14
Children's Ministry
Little People. Big Questions.
Children have an extraordinary capacity for curiosity, imagination, and discovery. We believe these qualities are essential to a growing life of faith.
Our children's ministry introduces our youngest members to the stories of Scripture, the life of Jesus, and the practices of Christian faith in ways that are engaging, age-appropriate, and meaningful.
Sunday School takes place every Sunday during our 10:30 AM worship service, offering children a welcoming environment for biblical learning, conversation, and activities.
We also offer Communion Class and Bible Class, helping children develop a deeper familiarity with Scripture and the practices that shape our life together.
Our hope is that children will come to see faith not simply as something they are taught, but as something they can participate in, explore, and carry with them as they grow.
Youth
Ministry
Your Life. Your Faith. Your Future.
The teenage years are a remarkable time for developing convictions, discovering personal values, and beginning to understand one's place in the world.
At GCCC, our youth ministry brings young people together for friendship, shared experiences, and meaningful engagement with Christianity. We want teenagers to become thoughtful, compassionate, and confident individuals who recognize that their ideas, questions, and contributions matter.
Our youth gather twice a month on Sunday evenings, building relationships and exploring the ways faith intersects with their everyday lives.
We also offer Confirmation Class, an important opportunity for young people to study Scripture, explore Christian theology, and consider the commitments of faith with greater depth and understanding.
We take young people's spiritual lives seriously, and we're excited to accompany them as they develop a faith that is increasingly their own.
College-Age & Young Adults
Faith, Theology & the Art of Thinking Deeply.
Young adulthood is a fascinating time for faith. New experiences, education, relationships, and responsibilities often bring fresh perspectives to the beliefs that have shaped us.
At GCCC, we believe faith formation should continue to become richer and more intellectually engaging as we grow older.
Twice a month on Sunday evenings, college-age students and young adults gather on Zoom with Dr. French for conversations about faith, theology, meaning, and contemporary life.
Together, we explore Christian thought, examine theological ideas, and consider how faith speaks to the intellectual, cultural, and personal realities of life today.
These gatherings are designed to be engaging, substantive, and conversational—a chance to develop theological understanding while enjoying the company and perspectives of other young adults.
A Lifetime of Becoming
Faith formation doesn't end with Sunday School, Confirmation, or graduation. It continues to take shape through the people we encounter, the experiences we share, and the ways we put what we've learned into practice.
At GCCC, we consider it a privilege to accompany young people through these formative years, helping them build a foundation for a thoughtful, engaged, and enduring life of faith.
Faith is not simply something we inherit. It is something we learn to live.