About Us
We are a Christian group of homeschooling families throughout the LC Valley. We organize events, hold co-op classes, and coordinate field trips. As a co-operative group, we expect members to contribute their time, talents, and wisdom to benefit the group. This is a volunteer-led and managed organization, not a paid service or school. We learn, play, and grow together!
Statement of Faith
The following is PCHE’s official statement of faith. These statements are the foundation of our faith that every board member must agree to in order to serve on the board. As a member, we ask that you read the statements below to understand our Christian foundation. Upon registering, members must sign to acknowledge that they have read and will agree to abide by these statements at PCHE functions.
1. We believe the Bible to be the infallible word of God, the supreme and final authority for all faith and life.
2. We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
3. We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, His sinless life, His miracles, His vicarious and atoning death through his shed blood, His bodily resurrection, His ascension, and His imminent bodily return in power and glory.
4. We believe man was created in the image of God but fell into sin and therefore is lost, and only those who put their faith in Jesus Christ alone can be saved.
5. We believe that salvation is a free gift of God brought to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, whose substitutionary death on the cross paid the penalty for man’s sin and that is all that is necessary to remove our sins and make us holy from God’s point of view.
6. We believe in the Genesis account of creation in which God created the world, animals, and mankind.
7. Statement on Marriage and Sexuality (Adapted from Alliance for Defending Freedom)
We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as male or female. These two distinct, complementary sexes together reflect the image and nature of God (Gen. 1:26-27). Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of the image of God within that person.
We believe that the term “marriage” has only one meaning: the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture (Gen. 2:18-25). We believe that God intends sexual intimacy to occur only between a man and a woman who are married to each other (1 Cor. 6:18; 7:2-5; Heb. 13:4). We believe that God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of a marriage between a man and a woman.
We believe that any form of sexual immorality (including adultery, fornication, homosexual behavior, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest, or use of pornography) is sinful and offensive to God (Matt. 15:18-20; 1 Cor. 6:9-10).
We believe that all human life is sacred and created by God in His image. Human life is of inestimable worth in all its dimensions, including pre-born babies, the aged, the physically or mentally challenged, and every other stage or condition from conception through natural death. We are therefore called to defend, protect, and value all human life. (Ps. 139.)
We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ (Acts 3:19-21; Rom 10:9-10; 1 Cor 6:9-11).
We believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity (Mark 12:28-31; Luke 6:31). Hateful and harassing behavior or attitudes directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with Scripture nor the doctrines of PCHE.
8. The statement of faith does not exhaust the extent of our beliefs. The Bible itself, as the inspired and infallible Word of God that speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind, is the sole and final source of all that we believe. For purposes of PCHE’s faith, doctrine, practice, policy, and discipline, our board of directors is PCHE’s final interpretive authority on the Bible’s application. (Adapted from Alliance for Defending Freedom)
The following is PCHE’s official statement of faith. These statements are the foundation of our faith that every board member must agree to in order to serve on the board. As a member, we ask that you read the statements below to understand our Christian foundation. Upon registering, members must sign to acknowledge that they have read and will agree to abide by these statements at PCHE functions.
1. We believe the Bible to be the infallible word of God, the supreme and final authority for all faith and life.
2. We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
3. We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, His sinless life, His miracles, His vicarious and atoning death through his shed blood, His bodily resurrection, His ascension, and His imminent bodily return in power and glory.
4. We believe man was created in the image of God but fell into sin and therefore is lost, and only those who put their faith in Jesus Christ alone can be saved.
5. We believe that salvation is a free gift of God brought to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, whose substitutionary death on the cross paid the penalty for man’s sin and that is all that is necessary to remove our sins and make us holy from God’s point of view.
6. We believe in the Genesis account of creation in which God created the world, animals, and mankind.
7. Statement on Marriage and Sexuality (Adapted from Alliance for Defending Freedom)
We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as male or female. These two distinct, complementary sexes together reflect the image and nature of God (Gen. 1:26-27). Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of the image of God within that person.
We believe that the term “marriage” has only one meaning: the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture (Gen. 2:18-25). We believe that God intends sexual intimacy to occur only between a man and a woman who are married to each other (1 Cor. 6:18; 7:2-5; Heb. 13:4). We believe that God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of a marriage between a man and a woman.
We believe that any form of sexual immorality (including adultery, fornication, homosexual behavior, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest, or use of pornography) is sinful and offensive to God (Matt. 15:18-20; 1 Cor. 6:9-10).
We believe that all human life is sacred and created by God in His image. Human life is of inestimable worth in all its dimensions, including pre-born babies, the aged, the physically or mentally challenged, and every other stage or condition from conception through natural death. We are therefore called to defend, protect, and value all human life. (Ps. 139.)
We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ (Acts 3:19-21; Rom 10:9-10; 1 Cor 6:9-11).
We believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity (Mark 12:28-31; Luke 6:31). Hateful and harassing behavior or attitudes directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with Scripture nor the doctrines of PCHE.
8. The statement of faith does not exhaust the extent of our beliefs. The Bible itself, as the inspired and infallible Word of God that speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind, is the sole and final source of all that we believe. For purposes of PCHE’s faith, doctrine, practice, policy, and discipline, our board of directors is PCHE’s final interpretive authority on the Bible’s application. (Adapted from Alliance for Defending Freedom)
An Overview of PCHE’s Framework and Policies
The Board of Directors evaluates the framework and policies annually, appealing to the Lord for His direction and wisdom. The general framework may change and policies be added or improved as is warranted by the group.
I. Membership Requirements:
A. Open to anyone who is actively engaged in home education.
B. Payment of annual dues.
II. Leadership:
A. Requirements of leadership:
1. Has been an active member of PCHE at least one year.
2. Has been appointed by the present leadership team.
3. Has signed the statement of faith.
4. The leaders strive to maintain quality of leadership, the vision of the group, and harmony among the leaders.
B. Duties
1. Oversee the carrying out of the purpose statement
2. Oversee functioning of group
3. Set up annual calendar
4. Each leader has a specific service opportunity that may vary each year
III. How the Group Functions
A. Finances:
1. The annual dues cover, but are not limited to, facility rent, special speakers, supplies, and post office and website fees.
2. Amount of dues and the coverage is set by the leadership team.
B. Benefits:
1. Available to members who have paid their dues and provide at least one service during the year.
2. Email communications, membership directory, HSLDA discount, incentive programs, participation in field trips and additional activities the members provide such as mom to mom meetings, park days, holiday parties, etc.
C. Service Opportunities:
1. Members are encouraged to use their skills and talents to aid, encourage, and inspire others.
a. Spreading the burden helps prevent a few from carrying the entire load.
b. “If members don’t do it, it doesn’t get done.”
2. Members indicate their desired area of service on the annual membership form. If a position is already filled, the leadership team may assign an alternative position.
D. Meetings
An Annual Open Business Meeting is open to all members to maintain an open relationship regarding financial matters and service opportunities.
E. Field Trips:
1. Field Trips are initiated and planned by volunteer Field Trip Organizers.
2. A Field Trip Coordinator facilitates the planning of these events.
3. A Board member must be present.
4. The signed liability form found in the membership form is required as a reminder that parents are responsible for the safety of their children.
F. Emails:
1. The Email Coordinator receives requests and passes them on to the membership.
2. She determines the appropriateness of messages to be passed on.
3. All emails must pertain directly to homeschool activities, legislative issues, and prayer requests concerning member families.
G. State Organizations:
PCHE networks with and supports the efforts of Homeschool Idaho, encouraging members to belong to it.
H. Legal Information:
1. Legal services are not provided by PCHE
2. Membership in HSLDA is encouraged with a 15% discount to PCHE members.
I. Other Activities provided by the members may include, but not limited to:
1. Reading incentives programs
2. School Photos
3. Discounts with educational stores
The Board of Directors evaluates the framework and policies annually, appealing to the Lord for His direction and wisdom. The general framework may change and policies be added or improved as is warranted by the group.
I. Membership Requirements:
A. Open to anyone who is actively engaged in home education.
B. Payment of annual dues.
II. Leadership:
A. Requirements of leadership:
1. Has been an active member of PCHE at least one year.
2. Has been appointed by the present leadership team.
3. Has signed the statement of faith.
4. The leaders strive to maintain quality of leadership, the vision of the group, and harmony among the leaders.
B. Duties
1. Oversee the carrying out of the purpose statement
2. Oversee functioning of group
3. Set up annual calendar
4. Each leader has a specific service opportunity that may vary each year
III. How the Group Functions
A. Finances:
1. The annual dues cover, but are not limited to, facility rent, special speakers, supplies, and post office and website fees.
2. Amount of dues and the coverage is set by the leadership team.
B. Benefits:
1. Available to members who have paid their dues and provide at least one service during the year.
2. Email communications, membership directory, HSLDA discount, incentive programs, participation in field trips and additional activities the members provide such as mom to mom meetings, park days, holiday parties, etc.
C. Service Opportunities:
1. Members are encouraged to use their skills and talents to aid, encourage, and inspire others.
a. Spreading the burden helps prevent a few from carrying the entire load.
b. “If members don’t do it, it doesn’t get done.”
2. Members indicate their desired area of service on the annual membership form. If a position is already filled, the leadership team may assign an alternative position.
D. Meetings
An Annual Open Business Meeting is open to all members to maintain an open relationship regarding financial matters and service opportunities.
E. Field Trips:
1. Field Trips are initiated and planned by volunteer Field Trip Organizers.
2. A Field Trip Coordinator facilitates the planning of these events.
3. A Board member must be present.
4. The signed liability form found in the membership form is required as a reminder that parents are responsible for the safety of their children.
F. Emails:
1. The Email Coordinator receives requests and passes them on to the membership.
2. She determines the appropriateness of messages to be passed on.
3. All emails must pertain directly to homeschool activities, legislative issues, and prayer requests concerning member families.
G. State Organizations:
PCHE networks with and supports the efforts of Homeschool Idaho, encouraging members to belong to it.
H. Legal Information:
1. Legal services are not provided by PCHE
2. Membership in HSLDA is encouraged with a 15% discount to PCHE members.
I. Other Activities provided by the members may include, but not limited to:
1. Reading incentives programs
2. School Photos
3. Discounts with educational stores
