CHILDREN'S FAITH FORMATION NEWS & INFORMATION published on January 14, 2022

HEADLINE NEWS &

DATES TO REMEMBER

Church School will be Remote at least through 1/23* Please come Zoom with us Sunday morning at 9:00AM We know in-person is better... but there are good things about Zoom Church School: you can come in your pajamas you can eat breakfast while zooming you can bring your pets, your parents, or a favorite stuffed animal you can see everyone's face Church School content will be geared towards children in grades K- 5 however all ages are welcome! A Zoom Invite will be emailed on Saturday before noon. If you do not receive the invite please email Dawn Marchand via this link. *Church Council will determine if there is a need to stay remote past 1/23/22.

Martin Luther King Day is Monday, January 17th. If you are looking for a meaningful way to honor the life and work of Dr King with your children, our faith neighbors at St Peter's Church are co sponsoring a Children's March for Unity. Please see event description below and contact St Peter's Church for more information.

Children's March and Bell Ringing Ceremony for Unity in Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Sponsored by CHRO and St. Peter's Monday, January 17, 2022, at 1 pm Gather at St. Peter's Church, Cheshire The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) is sponsoring an interfaith, anti-racism march and bell ringing event that will begin and end at the steps of St. Peter’s. We will elevate the voices of our children as we march for unity, peace and hope. This March celebrates the power of our youth to make a difference and unite us in love. Because of COVID restrictions, the gathering will be outside and the CHRO will provide box lunches and hot chocolate for participants. This is a community-wide inter-generational event – all are welcome .

PROGRAM INFORMATION

 Sunday Morning Just Kids Church School Through January 23, 2020 Just Kids Church School will meet via Zoom @ 9:00AM (See above for details)

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 YG Schedule and Contact Information 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 at 5:00 PM 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 Program facilitators will wear a face masks. Participating children (age 3 and older) will wear a face mask. Participants will have access to handwashing and / or hand sanitizer. When meeting inside, windows will be open for ventilation. 

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.