CHILDREN'S FAITH FORMATION

NEWS & INFORMATION

published on Nov 18, 2022

HEADLINE NEWS

This Sunday is

"Thanksgiving Sunday"

Children are invited to participate in worship as part of the procession of gifts at the beginning of Worship.

Children should gather in the Narthex

at 9:50AM.

Children will leave for Church School after the Baptism.

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"Generosity is God's Love in Action"

Last Week in Church School we explored what it means to "Share Power."

We played a game (the purple hippopotamus game), that demonstrated how hard it is to succeed (win), when the rules are created to benefit those who make them. Time and again Jesus called out those in power who served themselves instead of serving others and God. We can follow his example with our actions and words. Something as simple as inviting others to participate in decision making is an act of sharing power, and an example of treating others the way we would like to be treated.



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Advent Begins On November 27

Come at 3:00 PM and help prepare the church for the Season.

There will be activities for children, youth, and adults!

Cookies, Cocoa, and fellowship will be shared.

Sunday Morning

Just Kids Church School

Children will begin in Worship with their families.

Visiting children should be escorted to Church School

by an adult family member.

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Church School Focus for Sunday, November 20.

PreK3 - K Group*

Focus: Thanksgiving Sunday

Will dismiss in Parish Hall at 11:15 - young children will be escorted to their parent or caregiver.

Multi-Grade Elementary Group (grades 1-6):

Focus: Advent Prologue

Will dismiss in Parish Hall at 11:15 

Grades 7-8: will not meet separately; however we value your participation

as helpers and buddies.

* Children in the PreK3 - K age group must be able to use the bathroom independently.



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Church School Offering 

During church school we collect an offering. Money collected is added to the offering collected during Worship.

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Church School is meeting in Whiting House

Children will leave Worship and walk to Whiting House as a group. 

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Use of Face Masks in Church School

from the Faith Formation Ministry Team

A welcoming Church School is one where every child can engage and have fun; this means that we are often in close proximity to one another. For this reason, we recommend that children continue to wear masks in church school, however we will no longer require it. 

 We reserve the option, however, of asking church school participants

(children and adults) to wear a mask if conditions change, or if for medical reasons, not wearing masks would be a barrier to a child's participation.

In this situation masks will be provided.

STEPPING STONES & MIDDLE SCHOOL Youth Group Information

Stepping Stones (grades 5 & 6).

This youth group typically meets on the first Sunday of each month during the school year, in the evening. Detailed Information is provided to participants via email. Please contact  Dawn Marchand, Director of Christian Education, via this LINK, to learn more.

Middle School Youth Group (grades 7 & 8):

This group typically meets twice a month on Sunday evening. Detailed Information is provided to participants via email. To learn more about this youth group please contact Todd Skrzyniarz, Director of Youth Ministry via this LINK

*Youth Groups do not meet during school vacation or on holidays. Changes to the regular schedule will be communicated via Email. For information about our High School Youth Group please contact Todd via the above link

When Acolytes carry the flame

into the worship service, it symbolizes the

light of God's presence among us.



Serving as an Acolyte is a wonderful faith formation opportunity for youth in grades 4 through 9. If your child is interested in being an Acolyte, please click here to email Dawn Marchand.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

Please do not hesitate to email, text or call Dawn Marchand (860-481-9850)

with any questions about the events and information included in this E-blast,

or any of our Faith Formation Programs.