Christian
Education Program
Union
Congregational Church is
Committed to Christian Education.
Nursery:
For the youngest children there
is a nursery.
We have one consistent paid caregiver on
staff who is assisted by a volunteer.
Sunday School:
Our Sunday school has a one
classroom program
for Kindergarten and primary grade children. We use
a wonderful curriculum specifically set up for this type
of classroom with diverse age-appropriate learning activities.
The children attend the beginning of the worship service with
their families and go to their classroom after the children's
story.
Currently
the Sunday school has two teachers who rotate and are assisted
by one or more volunteers. The curriculum, One Room Sunday
School, teaches them great Bible stories while at the same
time giving them tools and strategies they can apply to daily
life.
Throughout
the year children are encouraged to participate during worship.
Many share their musical talents or participate as acolytes
or scripture readers. On the first Sunday of the month, the
children are also invited to participate in communion with
their families. During Advent, the children of the church
take part in the annual pageant. In the late Spring, the children
lead worship on Children’s Sunday.
Adult
Education:
During the year, several opportunities
are available for adults. These sessions are customarily offered
during the week in the afternoons and evenings (material covered
is the same at each session). The classes are usually in a
series and are open to everyone.