Character School at FSC
Character School is the name adopted by Fountain Street Church’s Sunday school programming during the 1950’s when it engaged in a then ground-breaking practice of Character Education. The exact practice has evolved but the name stuck and it’s still pertinent to much of what we do here – aiming not to save souls but to shape them and to provide opportunities for learners of all ages to explore issues of depth and meaning to them.
Like our other learning ministries we are particularly interested in fostering religious literacy (facts and concepts about religion), spiritual fluency and engagement (spiritual practices and disciplines such as prayer, meditation and movement) and moral competence (how to make difficult decisions based on your religious convictions).
We ask that all grown-ups complete a registration form for children in their family who are participating in the learning ministries of the church. These forms help us track our attendance and have accurate emergency and contact information. For registration forms, please contact our Character School Director, Lydia Stubbs, at either (616) 459-8386 ext. 226 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or Gigi Owen in the FSC office at either (616) 459-8386 ext. 214 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Happy Summer, Character School Families!
During the warmer months, the face of FSC changes a bit. Many families retreat from Sunday morning Worship and others find us for the first time. How about you and your children?
Summer Character School is a one-room learning environment for children 5 years old and above. "Multicultural Awareness" is the topic for this summer. The investigation will lead us to think about our social identities, look at similarities and differences in people, make music, learn crafts, and sing and dance.
Addtionally, our Nursery is always open for our youngest congregants to play with friends, read books, and enjoy a few quiet moments.
Summer Schedule
Nursery - Room 206 for children 5 years and younger, open year-round, and follows the Church calendar:
May 30 - June 20: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
June 27 - September 5: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Summer Character School - Room 204 for children 5 years and above. The "Multicultural Awareness" Program runs from:
June 6 - June 20: 10:50 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
June 27 - August 22: 9:50 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Looking ahead to next Church year, mark your calendars for August 9th....Character School Development Workshop from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Take a peek at the curriculum, chat with other parents, hear the plans for the multigenerational Worship, and take notice of the children's learning opportunities. Come and enjoy the company of other FSC congregants!
Do you have a little free time this summer? Come join us for a couple of hours organizing closets, costumes, leasson materials, etc. Please contact Lydia Stubbs for additional information at either (616) 459-8386 ext 226 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
The Character School is a wonderful, exciting, and interesting place to be....come join us!