Curriculum
Sunday School Curriculum for Every Age and Every Church
Cokesbury offers a robust selection of Sunday school curriculum for churches and groups of any size. Whether you're building a children's ministry from the ground up or refreshing a decades-old adult class, you'll find Christian curriculum for Children, Youth, Adult, and Multigenerational ministries, plus a full lineup of Vacation Bible School programs. As the retail arm of The United Methodist Publishing House, Cokesbury is the trusted home for official United Methodist Church curriculum, and a resource for congregations of every denomination.
Children's Ministry Curriculum That Grows With Your Kids
Sunday school can set children in the right direction on their walk of faith, and Cokesbury partners with churches and parents to help create lifelong disciples of Jesus. Our children's ministry curriculum includes Sunday school lessons designed for every stage of childhood, including favorites like Bible Story Basics and Cokesbury Kids Big Faith; resources intentionally built to create a social, emotional, and spiritual environment that prepares hearts and minds for God to work.
Our children's church curriculum is designed to be:
- Easy for volunteers to pick up and teach with minimal prep
- Flexible enough to fit classes of five kids or fifty
- Age-graded, so preschoolers and preteens each get lessons that meet them where they are
- Rooted in Scripture, with take-home materials that keep families engaged all week
Youth and Confirmation Resources
Browse youth and student curriculum built for Sunday schools, church camps, and retreats:
- Confirm: An easy-to-follow, fully customizable confirmation program
- Affirm: A six-week discipleship resource
Both programs inspire students to find their place in God's story as they cross the threshold into young adulthood.
Adult Bible Study Curriculum
Choose from a diverse selection of adult Bible study curriculum for Sunday school classes, small groups, and personal study. Organized and easy for leaders and participants alike, our catalog includes bestsellers such as Adult Bible Studies and the Standard Lesson Quarterly, with options ranging from introductory studies to deep-dive textual work.
Multigenerational and VBS Options
We often learn best when we learn together, old and young, seasoned and new. Cokesbury's multigenerational curriculum offers meaningful lessons that help every participant connect Scripture to daily life. And when summer comes, our VBS selection from multiple publishers (with a handy comparison chart) makes it easy to find the perfect theme, music, and activities for your church.
Never Run Out with Automatic Curriculum Shipment
Spend less time on the "gotta-do's" and more time on the "love-to-do's." With automatic curriculum shipment, you simply:
- Place your order once
- Schedule your delivery
- Receive each quarter's Sunday school lessons on time, every time
Questions? Call 800-672-1789 or email customerhelp@cokesbury.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is official United Methodist Church curriculum?
Curriculum published by The United Methodist Publishing House and approved for use in UMC congregations; all available through Cokesbury.
Do I have to be United Methodist to use Cokesbury curriculum?
Not at all. Churches from many denominations use our Christian curriculum every week.
Can I preview curriculum before ordering?
Yes. Most series offer free samples or leader previews online.
How far in advance should I order Sunday school curriculum?
We recommend 4–6 weeks before your quarter begins, or set up automatic shipment and never think about it again.
Find the Right Curriculum for Your Church
From children's church curriculum to adult Bible studies, Cokesbury has everything you need to teach, inspire, and grow disciples. Explore our full selection today — and if you're not sure where to start, our team is happy to help.
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Adult Bible Studies
Cokesbury Kids Big Faith
Curriculum
Cokesbury offers a robust selection of curriculum for churches and groups of any size. Suitable for Sunday school classes, you will find a variety of offerings for Children, Youth, Adult, and Multigenerational ministries, as well as a variety of Vacation Bible School options.
Sunday school can set your children in the right direction with their walk of faith. Cokesbury is here to partner with churches and parents to create lifelong disciples of Jesus! We offer Sunday School lessons for children at different stages, such as Bible Story Basics, intentionally designed to create a social, emotional, and spiritual environment that prepares hearts and minds for God to work. Make your Sunday school program as simple or as robust as you want. Your staff and volunteers will love how fun and easy it is.
View our robust selection of youth and student curriculum for Sunday schools, church camps, and retreats. Confirm — an easy-to-follow and fully customizable confirmation program— and Affirm — A six-week discipleship resource —will inspire students to learn their place in God’s story as they prepare to cross the threshold into young adulthood.
Choose from a diverse selection of adult curriculum for Sunday schools, churches, small groups, and personal studies. Organized and easy for leaders and participants alike, our robust selection offers a variety of titles such as the bestselling Adult Bible Studies and the Standard Lesson Quarterly. Learning opportunities from basic Bible study to deep dive textual studies are available.
Cokesbury also offers a diverse selection of multigenerational curriculum for churches and groups of any size. We often learn best when we learn together—both old and young, seasoned and novice. Find a rich selection to help guide your experience with meaningful lessons for your multigenerational Sunday school class or small group. Inspire participants and help them relate Scripture to their daily lives.
Cokesbury offers a dynamic and exciting selection of VBS programs from a variety of publishers. You will find a perfect fit—probably more than one—from our selection. In addition, we offer an easy to use the comparison chart to easily find the best program for your church. If you are looking for a fun theme, great activities and music, and a program that is easy to use, we have you covered.
Automatic curriculum shipment is just one of the many ways we partner with our customers. Spend less time on the "gotta do's” and more time on the "love to do's." It’s easy—Place Your Order, Schedule Delivery, and start saving time & money. It is a great way to be always prepared. If you have any questions about setting up an automatic curriculum shipment, call us at 800.672.1789 or email us at customerhelp@cokesbury.com.
You can also find a robust selection of Christian books for Christian Living, Leadership, Devotional, Gift Books, Fiction, and Kids. Deepen your spiritual walk and strengthen your faith with resources for all aspects of church life.
Additionally, Cokesbury offers a full variety of Bibles for study, reference, journaling, adventure bibles for kids, and many additional formats. You will also find a variety of translations such as NRSV, NIV, ESV, KJV, NKJV, NLT, and featuring the Common English Bible (CEB).
