A school of Christian living…
In 1853, only a few years after the first group of Sabbath-keeping Adventists was formed in Washington, New Hampshire, James White organized the first regular Sabbath School in Rochester, New York. In 1852, estimating an informal membership of about 1,000 in the state of New York, White had written a series of 19 lessons appearing in the new Youth’s Instructor.
From its inception Sabbath School has focused on four emphases that are still prominent to this day: fellowship development, community outreach, Bible study, and foreign mission. A solid balance of these elements characterizes the most vital Sabbath Schools around the world
Sabbath School classes are the heartbeat of our church community. Each week we spend time learning from Scripture and from each other.
Interactive study
This Sabbath school lesson study is a smaller, more interactive group. It follows more of a discussion format which allows attendees to freely participate in the study.
Lesson Guide
We study the Bible, using a quarterly Sabbath School lesson as a guide, which is free online. Even more resources are listed below.
Sabbath School Resources
We’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite Sabbath School resources, including online discussion panels and study guides for all age groups. For a range of Sabbath School apps, which give you free access to print content in various languages, visit our App centre.
Reason to join our Sabbath school discussion
| Sabbath School is a good opportunity for members to get to know each other well. |
| Discussion highlights needs within the group that others can respond to so that the whole group grows spiritually, thus producing more mature Christians who can speak with confidence about their faith. |
| Sabbath School is open to anyone to join in the fellowship, study, sharing and service. |
