Sunday School for 5th and 6th Graders
ECC-Episcopal Children's Curriculum
Sundays, 9:00-9:50am
Children are invited to meet in the sanctuary of the church at 9:00am for some singing. Then the Sunday School teachers will pick them up in the sanctuary and take them to their classrooms.
The main goal is to create a safe place where young people feel welcomed, valued, and a contributing part of a Christian community remains true in this class.
Another goal is to revisit some of the classic stories from scripture, this time looking more deeply into the historical context in which they were written. These young people will learn something about what it must have beenlike for people living in the times of these stories, and the social and politicalimplications of God's word to God's people. In addition to scripture they will also learn about the Church and the Sacraments. The Episcopal Children's Curriculum, or ECC, is excellent and a perfect choice for this age group. For more information on ECC, visit:
http://www.livingthegoodnews.com/ecc.htm#overview
The format is similar to Godly Play, in that the young people are welcomed by name, asked about and affirmed in the ways they recently shared of their time, talent, or treasure. A candle is lit. They then discuss a particular story or subject and internalize it through projects or games. There is always a feast, a closing prayer, and a dismissal.
Tweeners
A youth group for
5th and 6th graders
Wednesday nights 6-7 pm
The goals for the Tweener Seekers group are two-fold: we want to help children in the "tween" years gain the foundation for a positive, faithful Christian life, while helping them learn the skills they need to successfully maneuver the teen years. Weekly gatherings could include a service component (such as helping out at the Episcopal Church Home), a time to learn about the Episcopal Church and our Christian heritage, or a fun activity which will help tweens gain essential assets for a successful transition into adolescence.
