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Learning. Wrestling. Growing Together.

At GPC we value the process of learning together.

We are enlivened in our faith and in our love for one another when we study, pray, disagree and laugh together. Our learning communities, which meet Sunday morning and throughout the week, reflect the diversity of our learning styles and preferences-from traditional Bible study to rousing discussion or quiet meditation. We welcome and learn from each other's unique experience and perspective. What we share is a desire to discover God at the intersection of our lives, our faith, and the world around us. So come and learn with us, talk with us, wrestle and grow with us.

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JAM 5/6 - Jesus and Me, 5th and 6th Graders
Once a month ,during the school year, 5th and 6th graders get together to connect and build friendships that reach beyond Sunday mornings. We have a great time being cool at Hippie Night, being sly during Light in the Darkness and being all-out, disgustingly gross at MESSY GAME NIGHT. JAM 5/6 is a place to bring friends, hang out, have fun, and grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ. TOTAL FUN AND TOTAL JESUS!

For more information call Lisa Patriquin at 818.242.8873, ext. 238.

Children's Choir TLC

Active Image Do your children love to sing? Do they want to be a blessing to the Lord? If your answer is “yes,” we want them! Have them join the Children’s Choir on Sunday mornings. Be blessed by being a blessing!

If you would like additional information about our Children's choir, please call Peggy Richmond, Children’s Music Director 818.242.8873 ext. 242.

College & Young Adult Activities

College and Young adults are meeting every Thursday night. Every third thursday is at GPC for a Bible study and Communal meal. The other Thursdays will fluctuate between fun outings, movies and discussion, lecture series and service nights. Email updates will be sent out weekly. If anyone is interested in being updated please contactDan Olson via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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What will my child do in Preschool?

Active Image Depending on the program your child is enrolled in, he or she will be with us for different spans of time. We promise to encourage and care for your child during the time you entrust to us.

A typical day will include activities and experiences that will nurture the individual child's social, emotional, physical, intellectual and spritual development. Arts and crafts, stories, singing, water play, cooking, indoor and outdoor games are incorporated into the children's learning. Our school day offers times of structured activity, where teacher direction is utilized, as well as unstructured activites, where the teacher's role is to facilitate the interest of the child or children. This combination allows for the child to both learn the basic skills and also explore and express their own skills and talents.

Programs and Rates 2009-2010

All our programs are offered on a five day, three day or two day program per week.

Morning Preschool	9am to 12pm
Morning Preschool & Lunch Bunch	9am to 3pm
Early Bird, Morning Preschool, Lunch Bunch & Extended Care	7am to 6pm

Fall Preschool Program 2009

Summer has ended and we are gearing up for the beginning of a new school year. The teachers have great plans and are preparing and setting up the classrooms for the students. On Friday, September the 4th, we invite all parents and students to come to meet your teachers and acquaint yourselves with the classrooms. Parents and students will be in the classrooms from 10:00-10:30, after which there will be an orientation meeting in the gym. Our preschool is closed during teacher preparation days. Our fall program will open the day after Labor Day.

How do I get my child enrolled?

The great news is our school has open enrollment, meaning that we enroll students throughout the year, of course the child needs to be ready for preschool. Once you have determined that your child is ready, then the process is as simple as giving us a call to set up a time to meet and get a tour of our school.

After you have had opportunity to visit our school and see it "in action" and talk with the staff we will begin the process by giving you our Registration Packet. Once you have filled out the required information , you can return it to GPC Preschool with the necessary payments.

In order for your child to begin learning and growing with us, we must have a complete registration packet including a Physician's Report, Child's Preadmission health History, Consent for Medical treatment, Identification and Emergency Information, Admission Agreement and Emergency kit.

Frequently asked questions

1. How soon can my child start at GPC Preschool?

2. Should I pack a snack and lunch for my child?

3. Am I allowed to come into the classroom during the school day?

4. How do I prepare my child for preshool?

200 Lenten Devotional

2010 Lenten Devotional - This devotional was prepared by Marilyn McGinnis. It will be handed out at our worship service and will be availabe in the Narthex for the next several weeks.

Fully Rely on God Prayer Time

F.R.O.G. Training meets every Sunday at 9 a.m. in Chisholm Chapel.

Our small group format is focused on prayer as a means to encourage you to Fully Rely On God. The last Sunday of each month we invite the congregation to join us for Lectio Divina. Cindi Franklin leads the class.

10:10 Sunday School Class

Everyone is welcome to join us as we sing the old hymns, fellowship together and learn from our teacher, John Karagozian.

Jerusalem to Athens

Class meets on Sunday mornings at 9 am in Room 202. Join us for coffee and conversation as we wrestle with the big issues of life and faith. To get on the email list for further updates please email Katherine at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Intern Education

GPC currently provides a ministry preparation program for five seminary interns. If you wish to apply for an intern position at GPC, please email us or contact us by phone.