A Family Affair
We recognize that parents are the primary spiritual teachers of their children, and we want to support parents in this venture. We also know that parenting isn't easy! We plan intergenerational events from time to time to help families within our diverse community to get to know one another. These events take place at various times to accommodate the varied worship and education schedules offered in our congregation.
Sunday School
Caring, trained teachers lead classes from preschool through college on Sunday mornings in three different sessions, from 9:30 to 10:00, from 10:00 to 11:00, and from 11:15 to 12:10. All volunteers who work with children go through a background screening process in accordance with our Shepherd program. There are two adults in each class; in some classes parents volunteer to assist teachers on a rotating basis. Teachers teach Bible stories and practical life applications. At this time we offer craftmaking during the scripture reading and message during our 9:30am service. In the fall of 2008 we initiated Godly Play at 9:30am, a play-based approach to Sunday school which employs Montessori teaching methods.
Godly Play
"Godly Play" is a Sunday School class for children ages 4–10. The class meets in Room 219 from 9:30–10:30am on Sundays. We welcome members and non-members alike. Coffee and a room for parents is available during the class, or parents may return to pick up kids at 10:30am. Come join us, children, and bring your friends for a unique experience of learning that is deeply creative and spiritual, and which will serve you for life.
Note: The Godly Play class has completed our summer curriculum, "Mission Possible" (Christian service projects), and will be taking a summer break for the next 2 Sundays. (I.E., we will not be having class on August 22 and August 29.) We'll resume class on Sunday, Sept. 5, with a Fall Kickoff! Hope to see you on the 5th!! Bring a friend!
Confirmation
Students in grades 6–8 examine their faith and the meaning of their baptismal covenant in a seven week Confirmation Class, held in the winter and spring, including a weekend retreat where they will meet Bishop Warner Brown of the California-Nevada Annual Conference. The class culminates in a festival Rite of Confirmation in the spring, at which time young people are welcomed as full members of the United Methodist Church.
Child Care
Angela Santillan and Di Wu are our loving and competent professional nursery care providers. Child care is provided at all worship services and by request for church meetings and classes.
Children's Library
A well-stocked library is available for children to use before worship and to check out books to take home.
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