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The Gospel of Thomas and Other Early Jesus Sayings
Dr. Michael Graves will present “The Gospel of Thomas and Other Early Jesus Sayings” as the third topic in our adult Christian Education series at the Congregational Church of Batavia. Dr. Graves, is the author of How Scripture Interprets Scripture, Biblical Interpretation in the Early Church, and The Inspiration and Interpretation of Scripture. The Gospels are not the only place we can find sayings and stories attributed to Jesus of Nazareth. We can find such “quotes” in the book of Acts, some of the
Vanguard Gifted Academy Announces Participation in National ''Everyday Heroes'' Art Competition
Vanguard Gifted Academy is proud to announce its continued participation in the Junior Artists National Kids Art Competition, bringing student learning and creativity to a nationwide audience. Following a successful submission cycle last spring that resulted in a Vanguard student becoming a published artist, current students are now translating their classroom explorations of community roles into artistic submissions for this fall's "Everyday Heroes" contest. The academy’s journey with Junior Artists
Vanguard Gifted Academy Awarded 2026 AARP Community Challenge Grant, Celebrates completion of Intergenerational Community Space
Vanguard Gifted Academy is thrilled to announce that it has been selected to receive a 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant. This year, only 750 grantees were chosen from 5,100 applications from across all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. With this quick-action grant, Vanguard Gifted Academy has officially installed a new Little Free Library and an ADA-approved bench designed to bring the Batavia neighborhood together. To celebrate the project's completion, Geneva
Vanguard Gifted Academy Celebrates Math Storytelling Day with Creative Number Adventures
Vanguard Gifted Academy is bringing mathematics to life through literature and imagination in celebration of Math Storytelling Day. Observed annually on September 25, the day encourages students, educators, and families to explore the intersection of logic, patterns, and narrative by sharing stories where mathematics takes center stage. At Vanguard Gifted Academy, students are actively participating by designing their own word problems tailored to their individual math levels. To further bridge the gap
A Primer on Christian Nationalism: What is it and Why We Should Be Concerned
The Congregational Church of Batavia is proud to present an adult Christian Education series this fall, beginning with “A Primer on Christian Nationalism: What is it and Why We Should Be Concerned.” Over four weeks, Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer will explain what this movement is, and how it may be a serious threat to Democracy. He is the author of Steeplejacking: How the Christian Right is Hijacking Mainstream Religion, and has done extensive research on the subject, partnering with investigative journalists
Adult Christian Education Classes Offered
Adult Christian Education Classes Offered Beginning in September, the Congregational Church of Batavia is offering an exciting variety of adult Christian Education Classes. These classes are free and open to the community. The presenters are experts and have authored books on these topics. Registration is not required.A Primer on Christian Nationalism: What It Is & Why We Should Be Concerned, with Rev. Dr. John Dorhauer; Wednesdays, September 30, October 7, 21, and 28, at 6:00 p.m.Death, Grief, &
Vanguard Gifted Academy Students Join Millions Globally for World Maths Day 2026
This week, students at Vanguard Gifted Academy joined an international community of learners to participate in World Maths Day, one of the world’s largest education events. Hosted by 3P Learning, the event challenges students to test their mathematical fluency through live, 60-second "Mathletics" rounds against peers from across the globe. While the event features a global leaderboard, the focus for Vanguard students was centered on personal growth and the mastery of "fact fluency." Rather than
