Self-education between the
sidewalk and the sanctuary
A diverse and accessible microschool for Christian 9th-12th graders
who desire to empower one another to develop the initiative, reflection, and moral imagination to love God and serve others.
About
Narthex:
At Narthex Community of Learners, education is an invitation: to step into a place between the world and the sanctuary, where faith and learning meet. Rooted in Christian tradition, youth are encouraged to take ownership of their growth through prayer, Socratic dialogue, apprenticeships, and independent study — preparing them to love God and neighbor with heart, mind, and soul.
Our Community
Whether you are a Christian young person, a member of the broader community with time, interests and resources to offer, or a parent who desires a liberating and life-giving relationship with your young adult child, you belong at Narthex! Please see below how you might enter into this communal space between the sidewalk and the sanctuary.
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LEARNERS (TEACHERS)
At Narthex, students, the 14-18 year old members of our community, are both learners and teachers. Learn about the commitments our students make and what it means to join our community.
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PARENTS
The primary commitment that parents make to Narthex is the commitment to a weekly conversation with their teen. Narthex parents are bold and faithful.
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PARTNERS
Our growing community relies on partners who can connect our students to learning opportunities, internships, financial support, travel, and more.
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HOSTS
Adult members of the Narthex community host the environment. We are currently seeking volunteer and part-time hosts with affinities toward STEM subjects and culinary arts.
Meet our Founder and Board
Even before we had our first student, Narthex was a community of learners with a richly diverse set of experiences. The vision and history that brought our Founder and board members together is where Narthex began.
