Education & Formation
Creative and relevant Christian education is a high priority for us at St. Aidan's! All are welcome! You can register your child for Sunday school on-line, or in person on a Sunday morning.
Sunday School During the School Year
During the school year, we offer Sunday morning classes for all ages between our two morning worship services, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Godly Play - Pre-School through 3rd Grade
We have a wonderful program for the younger kids called Godly Play. Godly Play creates an inviting and sacred space for the kids to develop their own, unique spiritualities. We begin with wonderful stories from the Bible and allow the kids to "wonder" about them, engaging God and Christianity in their own creative ways. They then are invited to choose their "work" based on the story -- they can work with the physical pieces of the story, draw, write, or use play doh as they interpret what the story means for them. After the story, the older kids are invited to move to the library next door if they would like to continue wondering and discussing in a deeper way. All the kids end together in a "feast", sharing a healthy snack together as they build their community. All this takes place in a wonderful, family atmosphere led by loving and dedicated teachers.
4th through 8th Grade
The older kids meet in the Youth Room for snacks, interesting discussions, religious instruction and fun. This class runs through a series of three or four week sessions that engages the kids in thinking about faith and how it fits into their lives. They might make videos about what they believe, experiment with how art and music intersect with faith, learn about the beliefs and practices of their Jewish and Muslim brothers and sisters, become familiar with the workings of the church, and plan for an Advent play and a Youth Sunday. About once a month, this group meets outside of church for fellowship and outreach projects related to what they are working on during Sunday School.
Adults
Each week, adults meet in White Hall and enjoy Sunday morning forums which relate our Christian faith and history to our lives. Join us for lively discussions, informative and interesting subject matter, and a chance to make new friends.
Nursery
A nursery is available from 9:30 a.m. until noon for children too young to attend Sunday School. Our head nursery caregivers is Sandra Cruz, who works as an assistant in the Fairfax County Public School System. The nursery is located in the "Muscle Room" in White Hall.
Wednesday Evening Short Courses for Adults
During the year, we have a series of courses that include a presentation and discussion. They are designed to give an overview of life in the Church as well as insights into how the Church continues to speak in each new age. They deal with scripture, worship, questions and faith. The courses are kept short so you can choose to participate for a few weeks or a few months. Each class will provide a chance not only to get to know your church better, but also to get to know some of those who share the journey of faith at St. Aidan’s. Classes generally run from 7:30 to 9:00 P.M.
EYC Youth Group
Approximately twice a month, 7th through 12th graders meet for fellowship, fun activities, and various outreach projects. We have also taken regular mission trips to places like New Orleans for Hurricane Katrina recovery and New York City to work in a soup kitchen. Join us whenever you can!
