Sunday School Newsletter

Backpack Blessings

Sunday, August 23,10 a.m.

Pizza and Ice Cream Kick Off Party

Wed., Sept. 2, 5 p.m., Bank Barn Lower Level

Program Year Starts/ First Sunday of Sunday School

Sept. 13, 9 a.m., Bank Barn, Lower Level

Fall Fest

Sept. 11, 6-8 a.m., Historic Church Lawn

Nature Day

TBD

Service Sundays

After the 9 a.m. service (during Adult Formation), last Sunday of the month (but will vary for special occassions).

The Feast of St. Francis: Blessing of the Animals

following the 10 a.m. service on Oct. 4

Trunk or Treat

Oct. 25, time TBD

Sunday School Curriculum--E100 for Kids

Last year, the Sunday School class took a whirlwind tour through the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, exploring the stories of Creation, the exile from the Garden, the family of Abraham, the Exodus, and the years of wandering in the desert, trying to figure out how to be a community in harmony with God and ready to re-enter a new Eden--the Promised Land.

This year we will be exploring the stories and writings of the "historical writings" and the wisdom writings. In the fall semester, we will touch on some of the stories of Israel newly arrived in Canaan from Joshua, Judges, and Ruth. We will also meet the prophet Samuel and King David. In the spring, we will pivot to reading samples of Proverbs, Psalms, and other wisdom literature alongside the stories that accompany them in Scripture.

As usual, Sunday School well be held in the downstairs classrooms of the Bank Barn following the 9 a.m. service.

New Sunday School Teachers and Youth Assistants

I have been recruiting new Sunday School teachers and Youth Assistants. We are finalizing that group of people this month and should discuss it at the Kick Off Party. I am happy to say that some of our older kids, in seventh grade now, will be returning to Sunday School as assistants. I'm excited for that!

For the last two years our youth group, traditionally 7th-12th graders, has been on hiatus due to low participation. We would like to try again for this fall, but I would first like input from families on how best to proceed.

If you have children in 7th-12th grade, please respond to the following questions:

• How often are you available to meet outside of the 9 o'clock worship service: every week, twice a month, or once a month?
• What is the best time for your child to meet: right after the 9am service during the Adult Formation hour, another time on Sunday, or another time during the week? (Please clarify which time.)
• Would you like to learn more about Confirmation?

Thank you so much for reading. I look forward to seeing everyone back in the fall.

Sincerely,

Seretha Curry