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2024-25 Programs

Sundays & Wednesdays

Starting Sunday, September 8 & Wednesday, September 11

 

Sundays 

 Wonderers Children’s Chapel
10:15 to 11:00 am, Room 11
Ages 2-6

Using Godly Play curriculum, we sing, play, and tell stories that help us learn about God! Caregivers are welcome to leave or stay with their children. We will join the congregation in the sanctuary before communion.

Church School
10:15 to 11:00 am, Room 9/10
Grades 1-5

Using StoryMakers curriculum, our morning starts with a Bible story, and then moves into art, drama, and other activities together. We will join the congregation in the sanctuary before communion. 

Classes are led by a team of dedicated, trained, and background-checked volunteer teachers from the congregation.

Youth Group
5 to 7 pm, Social Hall and offsite
Grades 6-12

Service projects, field trips, games, and more! This is an opportunity for youth to gather, connect, and learn about God’s creation and their place therein. Our fall ’24 schedule is below.

Youth Group is led by Linda Smith, Cathy Stone, Myles Clarke, Rev. Anne, Rev. Toby, and Eliza Nuxoll, as well as volunteers from the congregation.

Wednesday Evenings

Wonder Buds
5:00 pm, Family Room
Stories, songs, and movement for young children and their caregivers led by Eliza Nuxoll.

Cantabile Choir
5:00 pm, Social Hall
A youth choir for 3rd – 8th graders led by John Goodell & Barb Kilbourn.

 

Followed by a meal together at 5:30pm in the Social Hall, open to all!

Caring for Creation: Youth Group Trip 2025

Caring for Creation: Youth Group Trip 2025

Save these dates, June 22-27, 2025, for our youth group trip to Cincinnati, Ohio, which will feature service opportunities and the chance to learn more about creation care from all kinds of neighbors in an urban setting, with the hope of bringing back what we learn to...

Summer Children’s Worship

Summer Children’s Worship

While our school-year programs rest and renew during the summer, we'll gather on Sunday mornings for Children's Worship. Who? Children ages ~2-7, with Eliza (Children & Youth Director) and a guest leader from the congregation. Leaders are trained and Safe Church...