Chatham Formation Classes

Chatham Formation Classes are designed to offer comprehensive spiritual formation through teaching and training. We use this time to make disciples of Jesus through four core areas of instruction, including Sound Doctrine, Christian Vocation, Spiritual Practices and Missional Living. We also utilize this time for prayer, fellowship, ministry connections and more throughout the year.


All classes and events begin at 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted, and everyone is welcome to attend, though some classes may require prior registration. A lift is available in the gym for upstairs access.

See children's Sunday School details on our Kids & Youth page.

Formation Classes - Advent 2025

The Season of Advent is November 30 to December 21.

UPCOMING BREAKS & SPECIAL DATES


November 30 -  Fellowship Breakfast
All kids' and adult classes will take a break for Thanksgiving, and we'll enjoy a time of food and fellowship in the Activity Center starting at 9 a.m.


December 14 - Ministry Team Meetings / Nursery through age 3. No Sunday School or Regular Formation Class

Regular adult Formation Classes will take a break to allow for ministry team meetings this morning. 


December 21 - Child Protection Training / No Sunday School or Regular Formation Class

Regular adult Formation Classes will take a break, and we'll offer a Child Protection Training session today. 


December 28 -  No Sunday School or Formation Classes
All kids' and adult classes will take a break for the holidays this weekend. Regular classes will resume on January 4.

  • Prayer FOr Chatham Ministries, December 7

    Fellowship Room Upstairs

    Join with our ministry leaders this morning as we gather to pray for the work God is doing through Chatham and for the people we serve.


FORMATION CLASSES - WINTER 2026

Our winter session runs January 4 to March 29

  • Who is Jesus?
    Led by Jay Hotchkiss

    [SOUND DOCTRINE] - This class runs through February 15.
    Jesus describes himself in many unique and interesting ways in the Gospel of John. We'll explore the first half of the Book of John to get a deeper understanding of who Jesus really is and the fulfilling life he offers to us.

  • Church Eldership
    Led by John Gobble

    [CHRISTIAN VOCATION]
    Chatham has a long tradition of following biblical eldership in its church polity. As a means of discipleship and spiritual maturity, we invite all men and boys in the church to participate in this class, during which we will work through the book "Church Elders" by Jeramie Rinne.


    Participants should plan for an hour or so of reading and preparation each week to work through a chapter at a time and be ready to discuss during formation class hour.