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As Christ Church’s bicentennial approaches, we’re gearing up for a wonderful year of children’s programming. Young families can look forward to continued Supper Club gatherings, annual traditions like the All Hallow’s Eve and St. Nicholas celebrations, Christmas Pageant, Easter Egg hunt and more! Check the calendar for these dates, and be on the lookout for information about combined Young Family and Youth Sunday morning formation opportunities on All Saints’ Day, the First Sunday of Advent, Palm Sunday and Pentecost Sunday.
Our wonderful Sunday School teachers are looking forward to nurturing your children in the coming year! Children’s Sunday School classes meet from 9:30-10:30 on Sunday mornings. Our curriculum is loosely based on Virginia Theological Seminary’s Episcopal Church Curriculum, with lessons on Old Testament and New Testament themes, as well as opportunities to explore church history and sacraments.
2 to 4 year olds meet in the small downstairs classroom. Lessons include a simplified Children’s Chapel, lots of crafts, dramatic play, song, and hands-on exploration.
K-2nd grades meet in the large downstairs classroom, and 3rd-5th grades meet in the upstairs classroom. Both of these classes use Godly Play materials, dramatic play, art, games, and additional experiences in lessons while teaching students how to use the Bible, Book of Common Prayer, and Hymnal. The teachers love seeing the children grow in the knowledge and love of God each week while strengthening their sweet friendships with each other.
Students in all classes work together throughout the year to memorize selected Bible verses. Each time a verse is recited, a bead is added to our Children’s Ministry Memory Verse Jar. When the jar is full, the classes celebrate with an ice cream party. This incentive was a huge hit last year!
At the end of the Sunday School hour, all of the children’s Sunday School classes come together in the upstairs choir room to make a joyful noise, singing hymns and songs of praise. It’s such a fun and meaningful way to end our time together each week.
August 4 @10:30 am: Blessings of the Backpacks and Briefcases
Bring your backpack or briefcase to have it blessed as we begin the school year.
August 11 @9:15: Welcome Home Brunch
Join us in the Great Hall for brunch and an intergenerational introduction to the programming year. Meet your teachers, hear about Sunday School offerings, sign up for Christ Church ministries, and learn about plans to celebrate our Bicentennial Year.
August 14 @5:30 pm: St Cecelia Choir and Choristers Begins
Join us for a wonderful year of children’s choir for ages 5-18; dinner follows at 6:30.
August 18 @9:30am: Sunday School Continues
September 1: Labor Day: No Sunday School
September 8 @5:30 pm: Young Family Supper Club