Godly Play provides an opportunity for children to experience God in the midst of play. Young children benefit from learning what it means to enter their own sacred space, to worship, experience stories based on scripture and to use crafts to express what they have learned from the story. A Greeter will be downstairs to greet your child as he/she enters the classroom. A Storyteller will engage your child in biblical stories and parables using a variety of media such as wooden biblical figures, felt, and sand. This is an experiential approach in which the child is encouraged to "play" with the objects that tell the story. There is time for the children to interact with one another and a Children's Feast. Classroom #4 is located downstairs. As you enter the building on the west side, follow the stairs leading to the lower level immediately to your right.
ECC, the Church School program name for elementary-school-aged children, takes its name from the Episcopal Church Curriculum used for that age group. The curriculum follows the narrative of the Biblical story simultaneously highlighting Episcopal customs and practices. Unit themes are built on four foundations: Old Testament, New Testament, Sacraments and Church. Presently there are two classes divided by age groups.
Rite 13 is a program assisting young people in the middle-school-aged group as they take the first steps of passage away from their families and into their own lives. It begins with a liturgical celebration of the gift of womanhood and manhood. During these two years, the community acknowledges the gift of gender, celebrates the amazing creative power and potential of these young people, and creates a safe haven to explore new ideas, new interests and new abilities.
Sunday School programs generally follow the academic calendar. During the summer, we adopt a 'camp' approach, with families taking turns each week, leading a craft or other activity for children 12 and under.
Nursery, Godly Play, ECC1 & 2 meet at 9.45am. Rite 13 and J2A meet at 9:30am. Nursery care is provided year-round for the entire 10am service.
Although we register children for classes each fall, we welcome children into Sunday School at any point during the year.
A snack is incorporated into all levels of Sunday School (with the exception of Nursery care). Please inform us of any allergies or other food-related concerns.
Whether you are interested in teaching one of the classes on an ongoing basis or wish to share a special talent on one Sunday morning, we welcome your involvement.