Church School

Children and Youth

Children Learn Through Worship and Class Time

The goal of our programs for children and youth is to provide support to create a foundation of Christian spirituality. Our teachers and youth leaders are experienced and dedicated, as well as CORI trained and screened. All children--except Nursery School--attend church in the Sanctuary with their parents at 9:30 a.m. They are dismissed with their teachers about 15 minutes later after a children's message is given. Parents pick up the children from the classroom when the worship service has ended. Everyone is invited to enjoy refreshments and fellowship in Lower Parish Hall at 10:30 a.m.	Sunday School children playing the hand chimes in church.
Sunday Nursery Infant and toddler care is provided 9:30-10:30 a.m. every Sunday. It is a nurturing environment for our youngest children. Parents are welcome to come in and out as desired.
Pre-School Children aged 2.5-5 year of age will enjoy our pre-school program which focuses on God's creation and Bible stories through play, games, activities, art and music. Housed on the second floor--down the hall from the Sanctuary--children have a bright and airy space to learn and engage with each other.
"Big Kids" Sunday School Elementary school children have age-appropriate reading, prayer, crafts, activities, and music to understand how Christianity can guide them in their daily lives. The curriculum focuses on lessons from the Bible through discussion and creative expression. An atmosphere of joy, acceptance, and nurturance prevails.
Youth Fellowship For 6th through 12th grade students we offer a well-supervised and active Youth Fellowship which provides discussions, community service, outings and activities. Led by young adults, youth fellowship has served hundreds of teens in the church and the community for decades. About 8 times a year a Band Night is offered on Saturday night at the church to provide a safe alternative night out for area teens to hear local "home-grown" bands. The highlight of the year for many in Fellowship is Church Camp--held at a beautiful camp on Lake Ossipee, New Hampshire in late August annually. Now in its 52nd year of operation, this church camp is a collaboration with four other local churches and attracts about 400 campers.
Confirmation Class For 9th grade and older students preparing to be confirmed in the Christian faith, Confirmation Class features exploration of the main themes of Christianity. led by Reverend Richard Hotchkin, the process involves study and discussion. It is scheduled by the pastor during winter/early spring time period.