THIS WEEKEND

The 5 W’s of Church School at FCCOG



• Who: Pre-K to 6th Grade.
• What: Sunday morning classes that aim to use developmentally appropriate curriculum and teaching approaches to faith formation – through acts of service, relationship building and fun experiences.
• When: During the Sunday morning worship hour, after the Children’s Message. Students will be guided to the back of the Meetinghouse, then walked to their appropriate classroom.
• Where: Most often in the lower Undercroft of the church, occasionally depending on the lesson, we may meet in the Lounge or Auditorium!
• Why: Because we believe it is our role as the church to show and teach the love of Jesus to all, including the youngest amongst us. We prioritize our children’s and youth ministries because we know that faith can impact and add so much to our lives, regardless of age. It is in time together, growing in faith and age, that we continue to understand what God and spirituality means to us personally

AAW is a Sunday morning experience for the whole family of faith to sing, pray, hear stories and partake in communion together.

One great way we can fulfill an aim of our Visioning Task Force is to join the Greenwich America 250 year-long celebration and commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States in 1776, and to highlight Greenwich’s significant contributions to the nation for over 250 years.

This celebration will run from July 4, 2025 to July 4, 2026 and will feature historical exhibitions, community gatherings, and educational programs. Our Founders Day & Heritage Sunday, July 20, is perfect for that! All are encouraged to wear colonial costumes. I have 3 wide white collars for anyone who would like to borrow one. I would appreciate help on organizing and running some colonial games during Community Hour. Suggestions are: marbles, hoops, cats cradle, Jacob's Ladder, jump rope, hopscotch, bean bags tossing, yo-yos, and jack straws/pick up sticks.

See the full announcement here: https://www.greenwichct.gov/2861/America-250-Greenwich-CT

See examples of colonial dress and our parade float in our 350th anniversary of our church in 2015: https://www.fccog.org/our-350th-anniversary-in-2015 It would be great to redo this "First Church through the Ages" float for next year's big July 4th, 2026 town parade!

Thank you for your ideas and suggestions,

Pat Larrabee, Church Historian

patlarrabee@hotmail.com 

STICK YOGA: Saturday mornings, from 10.30 - 11.30 am

FREE TRIAL CLASS for members of First Church and after that $20 per class.

Bamboo stick yoga is a captivating fun way to explore stretching, balancing, conscious breathing and coordination, using a long light (bamboo) stick. It improves spatial awareness, posture, mobility and a mind-body connection, releasing stress. Supporting flexibility, stability and ease in our bodies, appropriate for any age. Some movements come from a Qigong method.

Please bring a yoga mat, and a yoga stick. You can purchase one online (e.g. the Karma Heart Yoga Stick), or make one, or use a broomstick. The stick should be approximately as tall as you. It could also be helpful to have a blanket if you like support for your head or knees. Email teacher Herma Hale for more information: hermahale@hotmail.com

TAI CHI: Monday or Thursday (with advance sign up). All monies go directly to First Church. Please sign-in before class. 

Contact Will Morrison for more information: wdmorrison@gmail.com

Classes

Monday, 9:30 - Drop-in / Fundamentals Form

Thursday, 8:30 - Drop-in / Fundamentals Form

Please confirm your attendance in advance

New joiners:

• Where: 108 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich. Enter the church’s parking lot from Forest Avenue and park anywhere. Please give the parents dropping off their children lots of room.
• Which entrance: Enter through the door labelled Church Offices noted by the arrow. Once inside, go up the stairs immediately to your left which lead directly to the Auditorium, where we will be playing.