Our 9:30 a.m. hour is a dedicated time for rest, connection, and learning.

We hope you can find space for what you need during this hour, whether that’s meeting with friends, sitting in quiet, or learning in a topical and interesting class. Find what works for you!

Kids and Students

Sunday School Program

Our annual Sunday school program runs from August through May, and is offered for all kids 2 years old and up at 9:30 a.m. found in the maps below.

Learn more about our Nursery and Children’s Ministry, Club 56 (5th & 6th Graders), and Student Ministry (7th grade and up). All kids and students Kindergarten and older meet in their designated rooms, found below.

These age groups meet on the first floor:

  • Infants: newborn through walking steadily

  • Toddlers: walkers through 2-year-olds

  • Little Lambs: 2-year-olds by Sept. 30

  • Little Lions: 3-year-olds by Sept. 30 (and potty trained!)

These age groups meet on the second floor:

  • Little Eagles: 4 and 5 year olds, and Pre-K

  • Kindergarten - 4th Grade

  • Student Ministry (7th-12th Grade)

Club 56 (5th - 6th Grade) meet in the basement.

Adult Classes

ADULT sunday SCHOOL

Our adult classes take place on Sundays from 9:30 a.m. Classes are open to all; new classes start periodically throughout the school year.

People of the Word: Matthew
Join us as we take a deeper dive into Matthew’s account of the life of Jesus. 
Room 107, led by Kyle Frayser, Paul White, Bill Mims, and Ed Satterfield

Metamorphosis: Untangling Emotions
Explore how God designed our complex human emotions and how to engage them wisely in our lives and relationships primarily using the book Untangling Emotions by J. Alasdair Groves and Winston T. Smith.
Multipurpose Room (500 Forest Ave.), led by Drew and Adrienne Cleveland, Tom Ebel and Mary Damon

Practicing the Way: Witness
In a post-Christian culture, the idea of “sharing the gospel” seems intimidating, even offensive. But the Spirit in us seeks to draw near those who are far from God; and we embody his heart by inviting people to our table, listening deeply, and testifying simply to the good news of Jesus. Join us for 4 weeks as we learn how to practice being a witness.
Room 203, led by Kim Benson, Becky Bowers, Rick Hutton, and Cort Rosbro

Sanctuary Mental Health *beginning April 12
Mental health challenges are not “out there.” They are here, at Third, at our work, school, and in our homes. Join us for this 7-week class, developed in consultation with mental health professionals, theologians, and those with lived experience, as we explore key mental health topics and examine meaningful ways to offer companionship, support recovery, and promote wellbeing.
Room 204, led by Kristen Emerson

Prayer Room

Room 205, found within the Library (Room 204) is our dedicated prayer room. During the 9:30 hour, there is someone available to join you in prayer for intercession for the needs of our church, nation, and world, as well as individual burdens. All are welcome.

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