YOUTH EDUCATION


Children & Youth

Nursery
We are delighted to offer a nursery for the youngest among us in the South Wing of the church. Nursery is held during the 10:00 a.m. service. Filled with lots of color and lots of fun toys and games, the nursery is a place where our young children can continue developing social skills and enjoy playing in a safe, loving environment.

Contact: Katy Hening

Youth
The Cherubs & Carolers Choir meets each Sunday morning at 9:00 as a part of the Sunday School program. Children ages 3-years thru the 2nd grade are welcome and invited.

Sunday School is offered for children pre-school aged (4 years old) through 5th grade, utilizing the Living the Good News curriculum from Church Publishing. Classes meet on Sundays from September through May beginning at 9:45 a.m. in the Post House; the children and teachers join the service at the Offertory. Each Sunday opens with a moment of prayer and music, during which time the children bring offerings to give to a specific organization. In the fall of 2011 the children worked with the congregation to raise over $2,000 for Heifer International. The spring offering will go to Salem Ecumenical Ministries to help with their ACT Packs program. The children also enjoy parties throughout the year, including a trip through the Shepherd's Shop at the end of the year where prizes may be “purchased” with tickets they've earned for attendance and participation. Many volunteers give of their time and talents to teach and serve our children, and there is plenty of fun to go around!

Youth in grades 6 – 12 are invited to join the SPY youth program. No formal curriculum is used for SPY, but plenty is learned through experience, fellowship and service!

Contact: Sarah Lusk

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