CHILDREN'S FAITH FORMATION
NEWS & INFORMATION
published on May 6, 2022

HEADLINE NEWS &
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Church School News


Important Info For Sunday, May 8

Going forward we will offer in-person Church School
during the Sunday morning worship service, only.
(We will not have Zoom Church School).

We ask that children participating in Church School
wear a mask.

More information about church school can be found in Program Information section below.


Last Sunday, May 1, more than 50 children from our church, Temple Beth David, & St. Peter's Episcopal Church participated in a


Creation Care Interfaith Sunday School Project
The kids made Turtle Crossing Signs, talked about why taking care of God's creation is important, and recognized friends in the other groups. It was a wonderful, hopeful, experience!

Sunday May 15: Middle School Youth Group at 5:00PM

Saturday June 11: The Strawberry Festival Returns
Our Amazing,Caring, Kids!
During Lent our Church School kids made, Easter Cards for church members at home, and butterflies for the Sanctuary.
Last week they made Turtle Crossing Signs for our community.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Sunday Morning
Just Kids Church School


In-Person during 10:00AM worship
Children will begin in Worship with their families
and leave for church school during the passing of the Peace.

**We ask that all participants and leaders wear a face mask**


Information for Sunday, May 8:

PreK3* - K Group:
Focus: Acts 9:1-19 - Saul becomes Paul
Will dismiss From: Room 10

Elementary Multi-grade Group:
Focus: Acts 9:1-19 - Saul becomes Paul
Will dismiss From: Room 9

Middle Group (grades 6-8): will not meet this week however we could use your help putting together Turtle Crossing Signs.


CHURCH SCHOOL OFFERING
During in person 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


Stepping Stones (grades 5 & 6).
For a Schedule of planned events, please click here. For information about this youth group please email Dawn Marchand, Acting Director of Christian Ed.


Middle School Youth Group (grades 7 & 8):
This group will typically meet on the 2nd Sunday* of the Month in Parish Hall. For information about this youth group please contact Todd Syrzyniarz, Director of Youth Ministry.

*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.

In-person Children's Programs Covid-19 best practices
  • Participants and Program facilitators are asked to wear a facemask..
  • Participants will have access to handwashing and / or hand sanitizer.
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.