We Believe Workshop
We Believe Workshop is a downloadable curriculum, providing flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and ease of use.
A group of PC(USA) editors, educators and pastors developed We Believe Workshop in response to a request for a Workshop Rotation™ curriculum with dependable Reformed theology. Each unit includes art, audiovisual, computer, drama/storytelling, games and puzzles, and music and worship workshops. The seventh workshop varies from unit to unit depending on the theme of the unit. Our library of workshop units is now complete; see the list below.
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We Believe Workshop shares the themes of We Believe curriculum.
- Law, Grace, & Wisdom: Our Faith God’s Faithfulness
- Providence: God’s Creating Word
- Redemption: The Word Became Flesh
- Hospitality: God’s Word in Our Hearts
Download We Believe Workshop samples
Download workshop units from the Road to Emmaus unit (available only for preview). Each workshop unit below has the identical “Leader to Leader” section at the beginning with Biblical Background, Theological Insights, Educational Emphases, Take Note, and Welcoming All Children. Following this is each workshop’s session plan and Resource Pages.
Art Workshop
Audiovisual Workshop
Computer Workshop
Drama/Storytelling Workshop
Games and Puzzles Workshop
Music and Worship Workshop
Bonus: Cooking Workshop
Law, Grace, & Wisdom: Our Faith, God's Faithfulness
Download the scope and sequence for year one: Law, Grace, & Wisdom: Our Faith, God's Faithfulness
Advent: The Shepherds
(Luke 2:8–20) Shepherds hear God’s message proclaimed by angels, and respond
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The “Found” Stories
(Luke 15:1–10)
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Down Through the Roof
(Luke 5:17–26) Friends let a very ill man through the roof in order to see Jesus.
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The Last Supper
(Deuteronomy 6:20–24; Luke 22:7–20)
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Road to Emmaus
(Luke 24:13–35)
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The Great Commandment
(Deuteronomy 6:4–9; Matthew 22:34–40)
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Peter and Cornelius
(Acts 10:1–48)
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Providence: God's Creating Word
Download the scope and sequence for year two: Providence: God's Creating Word
Creation
(Genesis 1:1–2:4) Just as the Bible begins with the beginning, so can your church school.
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David as a Boy
(1 Samuel 16–17) Explores the life of David before he became King.
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Advent: The Angels Announce God's Message
(Matthew 1:18–24; Luke 1:26–38) Listen to the angels and hear God’s word not only to Elizabeth and Mary, but to us.
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Jesus' Big Words
(Matthew 5:13–16; 5:38–42; 6:25–34)
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Feeding Five Thousand
John 6:1-14
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One Says, "Thank You"
(Luke 17:11–19)
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Palm Sunday
(Matthew 21:1–11)
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Women at the Tomb
(Matthew 28:1–10)
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The Great Commission
(Matthew 28:16–20)
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Redemption: The Word Became Flesh
Download the scope and sequence for year three: Redemption: Word Made Flesh.
Joseph: God's Dreamer
(Genesis 37; 39:1-45:8) Joseph is his father’s favorite son. This makes his brothers angry, and they make plans to get rid of him. God makes it possible for Joseph to tell people what their dreams mean. Joseph does this for Pharaoh and Pharaoh gives Joseph important work. Joseph’s brothers come to Egypt in search of food and find Joseph, who forgives them. Through this act of reconciliation, God provides for God’s people during a time of famine.
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Moses: Baby in a Basket
(Exodus 1:15–2:10) God’s caring hand acts through the caring hands of people in Moses’ life—the midwives, Moses’ mother and sister, and Pharaoh’s daughter.
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Jonah
(Jonah 1–4) Jonah is a reluctant prophet of God’s forgiving love for all.
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Advent: Mary’s Song
(Luke 1:26–56) Mary responds to God’s gift with words of joy and praise.
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Boy Jesus at the Temple
(Luke 2:41–52) Jesus goes to the temple to listen and learn.
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Jesus Teaches Us to Pray
(Matthew 6:5–15) Jesus teaches his followers the words to use when they pray.
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The Great Dinner
(Luke 14:15–24) When Jesus invites us to follow him, we are to say, “Yes!”
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Peter: Three Times, "No!" and Three Times, "Yes!"
(Luke 22:54–62; John 21:15–19) Despite Jesus’ warning, Peter, when challenged, denies knowing Jesus. Later, Peter is able to affirm his love of Jesus three times.
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Philip and the Ethiopian
(Acts 8:26–39) Philip proclaims the good news about Jesus to an Ethiopian who believes and asks to be baptized.
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Lydia
(Acts 16:11–15, 40) Lydia becomes a follower of Christ through Paul’s ministry. She offers the ministry of hospitality to Paul and his companion.
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Hospitality: God's Word in Our Hearts
Download the scope and sequence for year four: Hospitality: God's Word in Our Hearts.
Abraham, Sarah and Isaac
(Genesis 18:1–15; 21:1–6) God’s promise to Abraham and Sarah is fulfilled by the birth of Isaac.
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Ruth
(Ruth 1–4) Ruth pledges her devotion to her mother-in-law Naomi and makes a new home in Bethlehem. She becomes one of God’s people and the grandmother of David.
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The Call of Samuel
(1 Samuel 3:1–4:1a) God called Samuel to speak to God’s people and Samuel responded to God’s call.
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Advent: The Birth of Jesus
(Luke 2:1–20) Jesus is born in Bethlehem. Angels and shepherds proclaim the good news.
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Jesus' Baptism
(Mark 1:9–11) Jesus is baptized by John and blessed by God.
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The Good Samaritan
(Luke 10:25–37) Through a parable, Jesus teaches what it means to love your neighbor.
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Jesus Teaches: Build on This Foundation!
(Matthew 7:24–29) Jesus’ teachings provide a firm foundation for life.
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Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet
(John 13:1–15) Jesus serves and cares for the disciples and shows them how to serve and care for one another.
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The Resurrection of Jesus
(John 20:1–18) Jesus helps Mary understand his resurrection.
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Pentecost: The Birth of the Church
(Acts 2:1–15, 22–24, 37–42) The Holy Spirit calls the early Christians into a community of believers.
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We Believe Workshop pricing
The cost of an entire workshop unit is $89.95. Individual workshops may be purchased for $14.95 each. Prices subject to change.
For questions or problems call (888) 728-7228 x8100 or email.
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Biblical order
- Creation (Genesis 1:1–2:4) Just as the Bible begins with the beginning, so can your church school.
- Abraham, Sarah and Isaac (Genesis 18:1–15; 21:1–6) God’s promise to Abraham and Sarah is fulfilled by the birth of Isaac.
- Joseph: God’s Dreamer (Genesis 37:1–45:8) Joseph is his father’s favorite son. This makes his brothers angry, and they make plans to get rid of him. God makes it possible for Joseph to tell people what their dreams mean. Joseph does this for Pharaoh and Pharaoh gives Joseph important work. Joseph’s brothers come to Egypt in search of food and find Joseph, who forgives them. Through this act of reconciliation, God provides for God’s people during a time of famine.
- Moses: Baby in a Basket (Exodus 1:15–2:10) God’s caring hand acts through the caring hands of people in Moses’ life—the midwives, Moses’ mother and sister, and Pharaoh’s daughter.
- Ruth (Ruth 1–4) Ruth pledges her devotion to her mother-in-law Naomi and makes a new home in Bethlehem. She becomes one of God’s people and the grandmother of David.
- The Call of Samuel (1 Samuel 3:1–4:1a) God called Samuel to speak to God’s people and Samuel responded to God’s call.
- David as a Boy (1 Samuel 16–17) Explores the life of David before he became King.
- Jonah (Jonah 1–4) Jonah is a reluctant prophet of God’s forgiving love for all.
- Advent: The Angels Announce God’s Message (Matthew 1:18–24; Luke 1:26–38) Listen to the angels and hear God’s word not only to Elizabeth and Mary, but to us.
- Advent: Mary’s Song (Luke 1:26–56) Mary responds to God’s gift with words of joy and praise.
- Advent: The Birth of Jesus (Luke 2:1–20) Jesus is born in Bethlehem. Angels and shepherds proclaim the good news.
- Advent: The Shepherds (Luke 2:8–20) Shepherds hear God’s message proclaimed by angels and respond.
- Boy Jesus at the Temple (Luke 2:41–52) Jesus goes to the temple to listen and learn.
- Jesus’ Baptism (Mark 1:9–11) Jesus is baptized by John and blessed by God.
- Jesus’ Big Words (Matthew 5:13–16; 5:38–42; 6:25–34)
- Down Through the Roof (Luke 5:17–26) Friends let a very ill man through the roof in order to see Jesus.
- The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37) Through a parable, Jesus teaches what it means to love your neighbors
- Jesus Teaches Us to Pray (Matthew 6:5–15) Jesus teaches his followers the words to use when they pray.
- Jesus Teaches: Build on this Foundation (Matthew 7:24–29) Jesus’ teachings provide a firm foundation for life.
- Feeding Five Thousand (John 6:1–15)
- The Great Dinner (Luke 14:15–24) When Jesus invites us to follow him, we are to say, “Yes!”
- The “Found” Stories (Luke 15:1–10)
- One Says, “Thank You!” (Luke 17:11–19)
- Palm Sunday (Matthew 21:1–11)
- The Great Commandment (Deuteronomy 6:4–9; Matthew 22:34–40)
- The Last Supper (Deuteronomy 6:20–24; Luke 22:7–20)
- Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet (John 13:1–15) Jesus serves and cares for the disciples and shows them how to serve and care for one another.
- Peter: Three Times, “No!” and Three Times, “Yes!” (Luke 22:54–62; John 21:15–19) Despite Jesus’ warning, Peter, when challenged, denies knowing Jesus. Later, Peter is able to affirm his love of Jesus three times.
- The Resurrection of Jesus (John 20:1–18) Jesus helps Mary understand his resurrection.
- Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13–35)
- Women at the Tomb (Matthew 28:1–10)
- The Great Commission (Matthew 28:16–20)
- Pentecost: The Birth of the Church (Acts 2:1–15, 22–24, 37–42) The Holy Spirit calls the early Christians into a community of believers.
- Philip and the Ethiopian (Acts 8:26–40) Philip proclaims the good news about Jesus to an Ethiopian who believes and asks to be baptized.
- Peter & Cornelius (Acts 10:1–48)
- Lydia (Acts 16:11–15, 40) Lydia becomes a follower of Christ through Paul’s ministry. She offers the ministry of hospitality to Paul and his companion.