Formation
Sunday School
Adult Sunday School includes Bible study, a Peace and Justice class, and a conversation class. Classes for children and youth include a preschool class, a primary class, middlers, junior youth, and high school youth. We usually use curricula provided by MennoMedia.
Junior Youth Fellowship (JYF)
Children in grades six through eight meet twice a month during the school year to grow in faith, fellowship, and mission.
Mennonite Youth Fellowship (MYF)
Teenagers in grades nine through twelve meet twice a month during the school year to grow in faith, fellowship, and mission. Youth have opportunities to go to the youth convention of Mennonite Church USA and participate in an inter-generational Serving and Learning Together (SALT) trip.
Mentors
Youth receive a mentor at the beginning of sixth grade. This relationship usually continues until the end of high school. The mentor coordinator plans several activities every year for all mentors and mentees, who also plan several activities of their own according to mutual interests.
Small Groups
All members of Walnut Hill are encouraged to participate in a small group for mutual support, faith formation, recreation, and service. Small groups gather according to a variety of life stages and interests.
Faith Journey
Walnut Hill dedicates babies as a commitment to teaching them the way of Jesus. In accordance with our Anabaptist heritage, we delay baptism until they are old enough to make their own decision to follow Jesus. Baptism begins a journey of dying and rising with Christ—a process that involves continuing growth and faith decisions during the rest of a person’s life.
We bless students and teachers at the beginning of each school year. First graders receive a Bible, and sixth graders receive a study Bible. At the end of the school year, graduating seniors receive a mug.
Walnut Hill honors the gift of singleness—whether chosen or the result of life circumstances. Singleness offers unique possibilities for devoting oneself to God in prayer and serving God’s people with great energy and flexibility. Walnut Hill also honors marriage. People in the Walnut Hill community who are in a committed dating
relationship may request premarital counseling from one of our pastors.
Walnut Hill assists with funeral plans, funeral meals, grief counseling, and other needed support when someone related to our community dies. We find hope in Christ’s promise of eternal life.
Walnut Hill also participates in many other life events and transitions, often on an informal or spontaneous basis. For example, we often help each other with moving, and we sometimes help with home repairs or construction. We provide meals after the birth of a baby, during an illness, and during other times of great stress.
Caring for Children
Walnut Hill makes the growth and safety of children a top priority. Those who work with children must go through a screening process and agree to follow our safety guidelines. Any suspected abuse will be reported to Child Protective Services.
Adult Sunday School includes Bible study, a Peace and Justice class, and a conversation class. Classes for children and youth include a preschool class, a primary class, middlers, junior youth, and high school youth. We usually use curricula provided by MennoMedia.
Junior Youth Fellowship (JYF)
Children in grades six through eight meet twice a month during the school year to grow in faith, fellowship, and mission.
Mennonite Youth Fellowship (MYF)
Teenagers in grades nine through twelve meet twice a month during the school year to grow in faith, fellowship, and mission. Youth have opportunities to go to the youth convention of Mennonite Church USA and participate in an inter-generational Serving and Learning Together (SALT) trip.
Mentors
Youth receive a mentor at the beginning of sixth grade. This relationship usually continues until the end of high school. The mentor coordinator plans several activities every year for all mentors and mentees, who also plan several activities of their own according to mutual interests.
Small Groups
All members of Walnut Hill are encouraged to participate in a small group for mutual support, faith formation, recreation, and service. Small groups gather according to a variety of life stages and interests.
Faith Journey
Walnut Hill dedicates babies as a commitment to teaching them the way of Jesus. In accordance with our Anabaptist heritage, we delay baptism until they are old enough to make their own decision to follow Jesus. Baptism begins a journey of dying and rising with Christ—a process that involves continuing growth and faith decisions during the rest of a person’s life.
We bless students and teachers at the beginning of each school year. First graders receive a Bible, and sixth graders receive a study Bible. At the end of the school year, graduating seniors receive a mug.
Walnut Hill honors the gift of singleness—whether chosen or the result of life circumstances. Singleness offers unique possibilities for devoting oneself to God in prayer and serving God’s people with great energy and flexibility. Walnut Hill also honors marriage. People in the Walnut Hill community who are in a committed dating
relationship may request premarital counseling from one of our pastors.
Walnut Hill assists with funeral plans, funeral meals, grief counseling, and other needed support when someone related to our community dies. We find hope in Christ’s promise of eternal life.
Walnut Hill also participates in many other life events and transitions, often on an informal or spontaneous basis. For example, we often help each other with moving, and we sometimes help with home repairs or construction. We provide meals after the birth of a baby, during an illness, and during other times of great stress.
Caring for Children
Walnut Hill makes the growth and safety of children a top priority. Those who work with children must go through a screening process and agree to follow our safety guidelines. Any suspected abuse will be reported to Child Protective Services.