Members: Married and single men and women. Class is largely comprised of parents with children ranging from newborn to 10 years of age.

Content: Uses the Formations Sunday School literature, relevant books, and other sources to focus on topics of interest to class members. Class time generally involves significant discussions.

The class is taught by several class members and meets in room 108.

For more information: Contact Marguerite Bostic at 288-9707, Mark and Lisa Cipolletti at 527-2828, or Mark and Jennifer Pounders at 288-3570. The class has developed a comprehensive guide on the class and its members that will assist new members in feeling at home and well informed quickly.

Social Activities, Care Groups and Outreach:

The Smart Class works to enhance regular Sunday School class with outreach to each other and the community.

Socials: The Class enjoys monthly socials. Events in 2004 included: a Mars/Venus Nights Out where the men ate at one restaurant and women at another; a Easter Egg Hunt, Marriage Enrichment Retreat, Picnics at Maymont Children's Farm, Luau Potluck Pool Party, Halloween party and Christmas party. About 75% of our events are with the kids and 25% are adult only.

Care Groups:

The class is organized into five Care groups. These Care groups help us support each other more easily. When a class member is in need, their care group leader will coordinate outreach efforts to them. For example, if someone has a death or a birth, the care group leaders will coordinate with the class for meals to be taken.

Outreach:

A class member is a representative on the Board of Missions and reports to us each month on how we can help. The class supports mission programs and also does CARITAS, Hull Street Shelter and Christmas Mother (or other Christmas giving).