WELCOME TO AMERICA!

Whether you just arrived or even if you have been here for more than 20 years, Chapelgate Church would like to welcome you to America!

We know that life can be difficult here if you do not speak English well, so we would like to help you learn to speak English better through a variety of activities.

We have English as a Second Language Classes for adults on Wednesday nights from September through May. These classes are divided by fluency level. We have classes from very low beginner level through an advanced level. We use the same curriculum that most community colleges use. Our teachers are well-trained volunteers that want to help you.

You may register for these classes on any Wednesday night during the school year. The classes are free, but we do ask that you purchase a textbook. We also provide free childcare for children from babies through age 12.

Free English Classes
September 6, 2017 through May 16, 2018
Wednesday nights - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

•  Low beginner through advanced-level classes
•  Classes are free
•  Childcare is provided

In addition, we offer the following activities:

ESL Moms Group
For Intermediate & Advanced Level Students
(women only; you do not have to be a mother to attend)
Tuesday mornings, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Chapelgate - Room 120
Cost: $10 (book)
       *We study English while reading a book that helps us learn to be good mothers and wives
       *Free childcare available in Room 108
       *You may start on any Tuesday
       *Contact: Maureen, 410-599-8864, Email

English Classes Using the Bible
Sunday Mornings
9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Chapelgate - Room 222
Beginner/Intermediate
Teachers: Lisa A., Julie B., Charlie S.

Monday Mornings
Intermediate/Advanced
10:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Women only
Contact: Julie B. - Email


Tuesday Mornings
Intermediate/Advanced
10:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Grace Reformed Presbyterian Church
1602 Linden Lane
Relay, MD 21227


Thursday Mornings
Intermediate/Advanced
10:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Chapelgate Church - Room 108
Teacher: Julie B., Email

Friday Nights
Begins October 6, 2017
High Intermediate/Advanced level students and their families
Chapelgate - Room 108
Dinner at 6:00 p.m. together as a family
7:00 p.m. - Bible study starts. Childcare provided
Contact: Becky C., Email


For students involved in any of our activities, you will also be invited to various:

•        Dinners at American homes
•        Field Trips
•        Game Nights
•        Holiday Celebrations

If you are a fluent English speaker and would like to volunteer with the ESL Ministry, here are some opportunities available for you:

ESL Teacher
ESL Classroom Assistant
ESL Bible Study Leader
ESL Bible Study Assistant
Food Preparers
Childcare Providers
Conversation Partners
ESL Tutors for Refugees

For more information on any of our ESL ministries, please contact Barbara Cober at 410-707-0561 or Becky Cate at 443-280-3304, or send an email