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Christian Education and Youth Ministries
Jennifer deSimas,
Link to the Complete 2011-2012
Christian Ed and Youth Ministries Program Brochure This year’s Church School theme, Growing in God’s Garden Together, is all about cultivating and growing our faith –– both inside and outside of our congregation. In this community’s faith garden, there is every kind of plant –– vegetable and flower and fruit and herb. Some of us are just emerging from the soil; others are already high-yielding shrubs or flowering vines. We gather to cultivate our faith, finding friendship and meaning for our lives. Together, we seek to understand the Gardener’s plans for us as we draw strength from His nurturing hand. Perhaps most importantly, our garden is rooted in the larger community as a symbol of hope –– a place of grace and outreach, faith and forgiveness. We stand where we have stood for hundreds of years, a cornerstone of history, faith and assurance.
Our dedicated staff of over 20 volunteers offers a variety of programs for children, youth and families throughout the year. We are blessed to have so many share their God-given gifts with us. If you have questions or comments, would like to register your child for Church School, or would like to become involved in the ACC Christian Education Ministry, please contact Jennifer. About Church School Programs Crib Room/Nursery: The Crib Room is open Sunday mornings from 9:45 until directly following the worship service to allow parents to sit with their small children while the service in the Crib Room while the service is taking place in the sanctuary. The service is broadcast from the Meetinghouse to the Crib Room. Church School: Our Church School classes study the epic stories of the Bible and learn the basic tenets of our faith through stories, song, and prayer. The curricula we use were chosen for their relevancy to today’s kids and the ways they engage children to apply Christian principles to everyday life. Occasionally throughout the year we also teach special topics through Rotation Workshops. These dynamic sessions incorporate the theory of Multiple Intelligences. Classes attend different weekly workshops—art, drama, film, music, movement, cooking, science,—as they study a particular theme or story. We ask that parents personally
stay with children in the Crib Room,
and personally pick up their Pre-school, Kindergarten (downstairs) and First-Grade (upstairs)
children in their classrooms. All other children are dismissed by their teachers to meet
their parents in Fellowship Hall during the Hospitality Hour. We also request that there be an adult
(relative or family friend), available on the premises for each child during
Church School.
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Look at the Monthly Newsletter for information about recent activities and coming events. Link to Church School Registration Form Link to Fuller Scholarship Forms Christian Ed Programs
Youth Ministry
Our youth groups meet regularly at ACC and points beyond for fellowship and mission projects. Parent involvement is essential to the success of this ministry.
We encourage our youth to get involved in the full ministry of ACC, including serving on committees, helping in classrooms, serving as acolytes (fifth-graders only) or ushers, and working at church functions.
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