CHILDREN'S FAITH FORMATION

NEWS & INFORMATION

published on January 13, 2023

HEADLINE NEWS

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's "Dream" was rooted in his belief that in God's Kingdom we are all equal, and in his faith that Love can triumph over Hate.

What "Dream" does your belief and your faith inspire?

Music with Friends

is for families with children too!

Please consider giving it a try!!

Sunday, January 22 at 9:15 in the Sanctuary.

When Acolytes carry the flame into the worship service, it symbolizes the light of God's presence among us.

**SEEKING ACOLYTES FOR LENT**

Children in grades 4 through 8 are invited to serve as Acolytes during Lent.

No prior experience needed!

For more information please contact Dawn Marchand by clicking here.

Sunday, Feb 2: Stepping Stones

YG for grades 5 & 6 will meet in Whiting House from 5:00 to 7:00PM.

Tuesday, Feb 21: Pancake Dinner

In Parish Hall - to support the High School Mission Trip.

Wednesday, Feb 22: Ash Wednesday

Marks the beginning of Lent

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.

Information for January 15

PreK3-K Group: Story and Play in room 10:

Children in this age group must be able to use the bathroom independently unless their adult caregiver stays with them.

To

Multi-Age Church School in Room 9

Focus: In honor of MLK Day we will explore how our faith inspires and informs our Dreams for the future.

Grades 7-8: will not meet separately, however will have the opportunity for age group discussions.

Church School will dismiss at 11:00AM.

Children need to be picked up in their classroom by a parents or adult caregiver.



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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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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

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.