CHILDREN'S FAITH FORMATION
NEWS & INFORMATION
published on June 4, 2021

6th, 7th & 8th Grade Youth Group

**June 4 Meeting Postponed**

we will communicate a new meeting time soon

Sunday Morning
Children's Programs
for June 6:

Just Kids Church Time during 10:00 AM Worship

This Sunday we will do some painting - so please send
your child dressed to get messed.


Children will leave in-person worship during the Exchange of Peace.

Visiting children and all toddlers must be escorted to the program area in Parish Hall by an adult family member.

Children and program facilitators are required to wear face masks.


Zoom Church School at 9:00 AM

This online alternative will continue to be offered through the month of June. However we encourage families, who are comfortable doing so,
to join us for our in our in-person programs.

Zoom Church school invite will be sent via email on Saturday.


SAVE THE DATE

Wednesday Evening June 23
from 6:30 to 7:30
(Rain Date: June 30)

SUMMER FUN - ICE CREAM SOCIAL

bring your family, friends, blanket or chair, and appetite

If you plan to attend - Please RSVP to Dawn Marchand by Sunday June 20 and let us know the number of people in your group.




ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITY

Be a part of Cheshire's
"Summer of Sunflowers"

The Coalition for a Sustainable Cheshire is encouraging individuals, families and organizations to plant sunflowers. Our Church School kids will plant sunflowers for the Whiting House Garden. Why not plant some at home too! You can find information on where to get free seeds, Beginning May 1, on the Coalition for a Sustainable Cheshire Facebook Page.
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In-person Children & Youth Ministry Programs

Covid-19 related best practices

  • Program facilitators will wear a face masks.
  • Participating children (age 3 and older) and youth will wear a face mask.
  • Program facilitators will encourage participants to maintain social distance.
  • Participants will have access to handwashing and / or hand sanitizer.
  • When meeting inside, windows will be open for ventilation.

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Youth Group Schedule and Contact Information


Stepping Stones Youth Group for young people in Grades 5 and 6.
Due to Covid this group is not currently meeting.
For general information about Stepping Stones, please email Dawn Marchand, Acting Director of Christian Education.


6th, 7th & 8th Grade Youth Group:
This group typically meets* on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 5:00pm.
Meeting confirmation and details, including whether the group will meet via Zoom or in person, will be sent via email. For more information 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.

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.
(We look forward to resuming the Acolyte Ministry when it is safe to do so.)


Contact and Other Information
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.


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