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Sunday School Program
“Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14
Our Sunday School program strives to teach Christian values while building their relationship with God. Classes of all ages focus on developing an understanding of the Bible, fostering compassion for and acceptance of others, and helping to recognize God within their lives, through the work of the Holy Spirit.
Sunday School begins when the children are dismissed from the worship service – about 10:20am, following the Moment for Children and Youth, or following the Communion service on the first Sunday of each month. Sunday School programming continues to approximately 11:15am. Children in the Undercroft (Pre-K, K, 1st Grade) are picked up by their parents at this time. Older children join their parents in coffee hour following their classroom activities.
Sunday Morning Format
Typically children will attend the beginning portion of Worship with their families before dismissal from the Meetinghouse after the Children’s Moment (small sermon). We are fostering the connection between the children and their participation in Worship which will lead to their understanding of the Church’s wider missions, leadership, music and prayer.
- Pre-K through 3rd graders begin in the Activity Center in the lower level of the church house for Treble choir. Children in this group sing for the first 10 minutes of Sunday school, then are dismissed to their classrooms with their teachers.
- Pre-K, K and 1st graders should be picked up at 11:15 from the Undercroft by their parents.
- 4th - 8th graders go directly to their Sunday School classrooms from the Worship service. These children will join their parents in coffee hour in Hubley Hall at the completion of their lessons, usually between 11:15 - 11:30am.
Nursery
Our Nursery provides care each Sunday morning for infants and children up to three years of age. Vibrating pagers are available for families attending the worship service, in case your child needs you. Our nursery is conveniently located in the Undercroft, the space below our church sanctuary. Nursery attendant Patty Condon is warm, friendly and loves children!
Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade
This age group uses the “BUZZ” curriculum, put out by Group publishing. BUZZ uses a multi-faceted approach, combining hands on learning, with ice breakers, games, music and easy to learn prayer rituals. Each season – Fall, Winter and Spring, a new theme is introduced and features new hands-on manipulatives and Bible stories. Classes are held in the Undercroft – the space under the main Sanctuary.
Grades 2nd – 6th
This age group utilizes the “Power Express” curriculum, a rotation based experience that presents Biblical information through a variety of themes. Each week children rotate to a new theme with their age related peers. Themes include Cooking, Creative Arts, Movies and Video, Games, and a Surprise rotation. It’s an exciting way to learn the stories of the Bible through different media and helps children of varying learning styles to connect with the Bible and with God.
Grades 7th & 8th
These pre-teens experience the Bible through a combination of experiences. The main curriculum utilizes the “Joan of Arcadia” series combined with a Biblically based discussion that follows each episode. The premise of “What if God was one of us?” repeats through each episode, as Joan regularly meets with God in the form of different people – from a 6 year old boy, to a construction worker, to an elderly woman. Joan helps us to develop an awareness of God in our lives. 7th and 8th Graders also remain in worship one Sunday a month and complete a worksheet analysis of the service, followed by a discussion group. This group shares a breakfast snack each week in class.
Children’s Music Programs
Treble Choir – music for ages Pre-K through 3rd Grade, is learned during the first 10 minutes of Sunday School, and is led by church volunteers. The children perform approximately 4 times a year in worship, in addition to special services on Christmas Eve and Children’s Sunday in June.
Chancel Choir – music for children in 4th through 8th Grade. Children rehearse after Sunday School and coffee hour, from 11:40am – 12:00 noon. The Chancels are led by Dir. of Music Ministry, Nathan Bayreuther. Special musical opportunities include an ecumenical children’s choir festival once a year.
How can I get involved?
Adults are encouraged to volunteer as Sunday School teachers to help our Christian Education program. Each year we work to put together teams of 4 or more adults for each classroom, so that volunteers can teach an average of once a month, or in blocks of Sundays – whatever their schedule can accommodate. Curriculum is prepared in advance in folder packets, supplies are purchased for you, and classrooms are set up with supplies and activities each week. Volunteers simply need to review the plan and lead the children. Each classroom also has a high school youth assistant to help with taking attendance and assisting you and the children with the lesson. To volunteer, please contact Lyn Lunn, Dir. of Children & Youth Ministry at lynlunn@fccmadison.org.
Safe Church Policy and Volunteer Background Check Form
For more information, please contact:
Lyn Lunn - Director of Children & Youth Ministry
lynlunn@fccmadison.org 245-2739 x 27
Candice Guerette - Church School Assistant, 245-2739 x 15
Vacation Bible School 2010!
“DARE
TO BE DIFFERENT!”
A vacation Bible School program based on Madeleine L’Engle’s
“A Wrinkle in Time.”
- VBS 2010 -
June 21st – 25th -
9:00am – 12:00pm -
St. Andrew’s Episcopal-
FCC of Madison
Programs for children ages 3 years through 8th grade!
- Pre-K for 3years – young 5’s!
- K – 5th programs including Games, Drama, Crafts, Music, Snacks and more!
Special Junior Youth Group Track,
hosted on the FCC campus for kids
entering 6th – 8th grade. Looking for faith based fun while you take local field trips, complete community service projects, team building games, and have lots of fun? This is for you!
DARE to be DIFFERENT!
I WANT TO GO!
Parents, please fill out the form and return with your payment to FCC by May 22nd.
Contact
Lyn Lunn for details at
lynlunn@fccmadison.org
