Christian Education is a vital part of community life at Coral Gables Congregational Church (CGCC). It provides opportunities that enrich the body and soul, and foster spiritual growth for both CGCC members and the wider community. Christian Education offers a wide range of activities throughout the week: from Sunday School and Adult Bible Studies to yoga, spiritual autobiography classes, art camps, movie nights, pancake breakfasts and much more!

We invite you to explore the many activities, for all ages, provided by Christian Education. Childcare, for infants through 3 years is provided for many activities (including Sunday Worship and Adult Education). All childcare staff have received CPR/First Aid certification and background clearance. As you visit each of the programs throughout this website; childcare is indicated where offered.

Also, learn about CGCC choir activities held during the week as a part of CGCC Music Ministry: Cherub Choir for K-2nd graders, Agapé Choir for 3rd-5th graders, Cantaté for 6th-12th graders, Handbell Choir for teens to adults. More music opportunities (e.g., the Young Musicians’ Orchestra and music lessons and classes for ages 8-18, and concerts for children and adults) are provided through the CGCC Community Arts Program.

Saturday, March 20, at 10:00 am.
PreK-3, PreK-4 and Kindergarten Teddy Bear Picnic and Play Date. Sunday School families with children in our PreK-3 through Kindergarten age are invited to a picnic/tea party on the church lawn. So dress up, bring your favorite stuffed animal and tea set for a picnic and story time followed by a time on our play ground. Special guest story teller: Goldilocks! Finger sandwiches and cookies will be served. Siblings welcome. Where: Church Lawn ( rain plan-Fellowship Hall)

Friday March 26 at 7:00 pm to Saturday March 27 (pickup at 9:00 a.m.)
3rd-5th Grade Sunday School Rock Band Sleepover in the Arts and Education Wing. That’s right, bring in your game systems and we will hook them up on the TV’s in the Sunday School classrooms for an awesome night of Rock and Roll. If you have a Wii system, PS2 or 3, or extra guitars that we can borrow for that night please contact Ms. Megan. This is an event for all our 3rd-5th grade Sunday School kids. Donations of evening snacks and juice boxes are appreciated as well as donations for breakfast of bagels, juice, milk, cream cheese. Deadline to register is Sunday, March 21. To register: Contact Megan Korallis.

Monday, March 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
1st and 2nd Grade Sunday School Family Dinner and a Movie. Come and meet other Sunday School families with children in 1st and 2nd Grades. Siblings welcome. This is a free event, however early sign up is a MUST. Where: Fellowship Hall. Deadline to register your family is Wednesday March 24. If you can help prepare the meal please contact Megan Korallis.

Storytime Art for Children 3 – 6 years.
Story time art begins with the reading of a picture book story by award-winning authors and illustrators. Then, students will do art projects based on the story and the illustrations. Projects are open-ended and are designed so that many skill levels can participate. Different media and methods will be explained to the children throughout the course. Cost is $15/child per class or $90 for the session. For more information, contact Kim Moore at (305) 442-2638 or kimfred@bellsouth.net. Dates: Thursdays March 11 – April 29, 4:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. (No class on April 1)

New Rooms in the Arts & Education Wing
Infants – 2 year olds: Room 1
PreK-3 (3 Year Olds): Room 3
PreK-4: Room 5
Kindergarten: Room 5A
1st and 2nd grades: Room 4
3rd – 5th Grades: Room 2
Middle School: Room 6A, Preschool Building
Senior High: Room 6B, Preschool Building

In January, we unveiled our first Theologian in Residence Program with the outstanding and ever-challenging Bishop John Shelby Spong, who lived in the midst of the CGCC community for the entire month of January. During that time, Bishop Spong presented a series of eight lectures and was our guest preacher in worship services.

This program builds on past weekend lecture series which have brought John Dominic Crossan, Marcus Borg, and others to challenge and inspire the CGCC community.

Watch the website for details about our 2011 Theologian in Residence program.

Photos by Robert Klemm Photography (www.robertklemmphotography.com)

For more information about CGCC Christian Education and its programs, please contact

Megan Korallis, Director of Christian Education.
Email: megank@ucc-cgcc.org
Telephone: 305.448.7421, ext. 119.

1. Children & Youth Sunday School Registration Form

2. Parent’s Night Out Registration Form

Photos by Robert Klemm.com (www.rk-image.com)