Religious Formation classes run from September 11, 2011 thru the end of May 2012. Adult and children begin at 9:15AM.....Youth begin at 9:00am
For our Elementary Sunday School Age Children:
Sunday School: We have an outstanding teaching team committed to the Christian growth of our elementary school kids throughout the next year. Virgina Himmelheber and Emily Townes will lead this class using two wonderful curricula: "Godly Play" and "One Room Sunday School" (Hence the name "Godly Play Plus" J )
Children's Church:
We will offer an alternative worship experience for our K-4th graders. Following the time with children in the Sanctuary, parents will accompany their child(ren) to the Godly Play room where a volunteer will lead them in a story time, prayer, and song. During the blessing hymn (the last one); the teachers will escort the children back into the sanctuary to close out worship together.
Children's Church will be offered every Sunday. We are still in need of volunteers for this ministry to be offered every Sunday. Please let Shannon know if you are interested.
Middle and High School Age Youth:
Sunday School/Youth Group: This year we will be trying something new with Sunday School and youth group.
Youth group will happen during the Sunday School hour (well, 15 minutes earlier - beginning at 9:00am). Julie Cummins and Shannon will be the primary teachers. We will combine the curriculum "The Gospel According to Harry Potter"; with service projects and fun. One the 2nd Sunday of every month, from 9:00-10:00, we will meet at a local organization for a volunteer opportunity (service learning hours) and then walk to a local restaurant for breakfast and reflection. Breakfast will occur during the worship hour. We will return to the church by the last hymn.
We will also meet periodically for bowling, movies, etc.
Worship: We are inviting (for those who want to) all the youth to sit together in the balcony during worship. We hope to encourage our youth to become more participatory in worship - reading, acting, singing, decorating, etc...
Living Faithful Lives - Sundays, 9:15am, beginning Sept. 18 Explore with us what it means to live a faithful life in the world today. The class will be part presentation, part conversation, part meditation and creativity. We will think about what it means to live an integrated life of faith, and what role the church plays in that. We will consider the meaning of baptism and communion, the church's two sacraments. Led by Rev. Joe Hoffman.
Linking Our Faith to Our World:
Coming in October
Earth and Spirit Retreat with Ron Vinson, Joe Hoffman, and Bill Nickle. A great opportunity to learn more about care of Earth, to nurture your spirit, to relax, to enjoy great food and enjoy good conversation. For more information, call Joe.
Sharing Our Grief Together
So many of us experience grief from loss, from change, from
loss of control. Joe Hoffman will convene a group to explore our
grief together, to support one another. The group will
determine when and how often we will meet. Contact Joe at revjoehof@uccasheville.org or 252-8729