CHILDREN'S FAITH FORMATION
NEWS & INFORMATION
published on August 5, 2022

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SUMMER SCHEDULE
Worship & Church School
@ 9:00 AM

  • Pre-K & Elementary age children are invited to summer church school.
  • Children will begin in Worship with their families.
  • Casual dress is recommended and children are encouraged to bring a water bottle on warm days. The groups may go outside.
  • When gathering inside we will continue to wear masks in our classrooms.
  • Additional information will be provided in the Program Information Section below.

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Last week in Church School we read
Anna Hibiscus Song, and talked about how Joy comes from the heart and is a sign of God's Spirit at work in the world.

If your child was there- ask them to tell
you about the story. Or pick up the book at the library and read it as a family.


"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control." - Galatians 5:22-23a


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Save the Date:
Wednesday, August 24
Ice Cream Sundaes & S'mores
6:30 PM to 8:00PM


PROGRAM INFORMATION

Sunday Morning
Just Kids Church School
Children begin in Worship with their families
and leave for church school after the sharing of Peace.

We ask that all children and adults wear a face mask in our
church school classrooms and hallway. We will not require
children to wear a mask when participating in outside activities.


Information for Sunday, August 7

One Room Church School in the Chapel
Each week we will continue to explore the Fruit of the Spirit and share where and how we see God's Holy Spirit at work in our lives.
  • Leaders: Laurie & Tim Hart


Church School Offering
During church school we collect an offering. Our offering includes
any money the children bring AND something from our hearts. Money collected
is added to the offering collected during Worship.


Additional Church School Information:
  • Young children and visiting children, should be escorted to Church School by an adult family member.
  • Children in the PreK3 - K age group should to be able to use the bathroom independently or with minimal assistance.



Pop-up Nursery

Located in the Parlor, this space welcomes families with infants and young children who need an alternative setting for part or all of the service.

Our Pop Up Nursery offers a sanitized floor mat for little ones, a comfortable chair or rocker for caregivers, and live-stream access to the service.


STEPPING STONES & MIDDLE SCHOOL Youth Group Information


Stepping Stones (grades 5 & 6).
For information about this youth group please email Dawn Marchand, Director of Christian Education via this LINK


Middle School Youth Group (grades 7 & 8):
For information about this youth group please contact Todd Syrzyniarz, 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.