Christian Education

Christian Education classes, programs and activities are led by caring adults under the spiritual guidance of the Christian Education & Activities Committee.

Sunday School Classes and Activities for All Ages
     

Sunday School for children, youth and Adults. School of Wonder & Mystery summer program.

Youth Group for anyone in grades 5-12. 

Fun Days - intergenerational activities for all our members, families and friends.

Advent/Christmas - click here for the 2011 program

 Christian Education & Activities Committee
Committee Members: Danielle O'Brien, chairperson, Marilyn Bisgrove,  Jocelyn McKinney, Samantha Fletcher, Karen Foley and Nancy Mitchell,
Staff:  Marcia L. Tolman,C.M. ~ Director of Christian Education 
  • supports church wide and community programs - encourages other committees to include children and youth whenever possible
    • Carnival
    • Fun Days
  • participates in and sponsors ingergenerational and diversity events throughout the year 
    • Pride March
    • AIDS Walk
    • Christmas Program
    • Dignity  for All
  • creates safe fun activities for children and youth with adult supervision under the guidelines of the Safe Church Policy
    • pool party  - summer and winter
    • parent's night out
    • childcare for choir practice

 Sunday School Classes

**Sunday School Resumes September 11, 2011**

Children & Youth  (September-June)

Babyfold & Pampered Set (infants & toddlers)

10:00 am - 12:15 pm

July/August 9:30-10:30 am

Worship & Activities
(K-3rd grade)
10:20 am - 11:15 am
July/August 9:30-10:30
Elementary
(K-3rd grade)
11:15 am - 12:15 am
Jr./Sr. Class
(7th-12th grade)
11:15 am - 12:15 am
Middler's Class
(4th-6th grade)
11:15 am - 12:15 am

Adult Edcuation Adult Sunday School 11:30-12:15   September - June

Variety is the spice of life and that's what makes our adult sunday school so popular.  These classes cover many topics led by staff, members and community leaders.  Book discussions, current events, Bible study, spiritual practices and money topics are some of what's in store for this year.  


 Youth Group     open to all youth in grades 5-12.

              Meetings are 2nd and 4th Sundays 12:30-2:30 PM
 
Recent Events:
               Malinda's clean up day
               Halloween Coffee Hour
               Arts for AIDS Sake
Upcoming Events:
               Community Closet - Dec. 3 clothing sale to benefit "Adopt a Family"
               Adopt a Family - Dec. 4 shopping
              
Purpose:  To engage our youth in building meaningful relationships with themselves, their peers, their church, their community and God. 
  • fun & fellowship with other youth their own age
  • provides opportunities for service in the community and church
  • models and teaches creative ways to listen, understand, dream, and act with God 
        Fall 2011/ Winter 2011 Programs:   ABCY Convention - Christmas Program
 
2011 Activities
         State Youth Event                    Silver Bay Annual Meeting             Rummage Sale - Fund raiser
              

 
FUN Days     CEA coordinates Fun Days that encourage faith and fellowship for all ages
  
2011 
January 9 - Agape Worship and 3-Kings Celebration, EFC
Feburary 13 - Winter Pool Party, JCC
April 24 - Easter Egg Hunt
June 12 - Capital Pride March, Washington Park
June 26 - Family Pool Party, Bisgrove's Backyard
August 6 - Community Carnival
October 16 - Fall Fun Day, Riverview Orchards
 
Previous Fun Days

 Winter Pool Party

Winter Pool Party

  Three Kings Celebration

 

Fall Fun Day

Hayride & Bonfire Picnic

 
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Annual Community Carnival
 an annual event for neighbors and friends of the church community
August 6, 2011 ~  2-4 pm
Games, Bouncy Bounce, Bake Sale and more
 

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 School of Wonder & Mystery

A uniquely creative alternative to cookie cutter VBS - designed and presented by professionals from community churches.

Mission: Each child will engage, through body, mind and spirit, the wonder and mystery of God's transforming power within all creation.

From Farm to Table August 1-5, 2011

Last Year's Theme - Rainforest - Rumble in the Jungle - July 26-August 6 2010


 Advent/Christmas   2011 Christmas Program - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - December 11 at 5 pm

                       Rehearsals November 13 + 20 and December 5 + 11  during 2nd hour SS

2010 Christmas Program - The Best Christmas Story - written and  directed by Charlie Lent