Christian Formation for Children
Rooted in the progressive Christian tradition of the United Church of Christ,
the Christian Formation Board and its ministries
teach, challenge, and equip Plymouth's worshiping community
to develop a lifelong transforming relationship with God
that inspires action toward peace and justice for all of creation.
the Christian Formation Board and its ministries
teach, challenge, and equip Plymouth's worshiping community
to develop a lifelong transforming relationship with God
that inspires action toward peace and justice for all of creation.
Hello Families, summer is a great time to read books!
If you are looking for books for children and youth that reflect our progressive values as a church, check out the Amazon Wish Lists that we have put together. These books focus on POC voices and these books focus on LGBTQ+ voices. Let us know what you read and what you learn!
In Sunday School we seek to engage children and youth in their faith journey. We emphasize spiritual practices, becoming peacemakers, and the Biblical story. We use age-appropriate games, songs, drama, and discussion to encourage learning and faith development. This year we are using the Shine: Living in God's Light curriculum for preschool through 8th grade.
Register your child for Christian Formation here.
Sunday School
September through May, during the 10am "Education For All" Hour on Sunday Mornings, we have lots of ways for children and youth to plug in and develop their lifelong transforming relationship with God.
Nursery (0-2yrs) child care is available for our youngest. There will be stories and play time with our child care staff.
Sprouts (Preschool) will explore the stories of the Bible through play and sacred circle time.
Kids' Club (K-3rd Grade) is going to explore their faith through Bible stories, music, art, and yoga!
Club 45 (4th-5th Grade) is going to take charge of their class and participate in different projects and active learning with Bible stories, spiritual practices and social justice.
September through May, during the 10am "Education For All" Hour on Sunday Mornings, we have lots of ways for children and youth to plug in and develop their lifelong transforming relationship with God.
Nursery (0-2yrs) child care is available for our youngest. There will be stories and play time with our child care staff.
Sprouts (Preschool) will explore the stories of the Bible through play and sacred circle time.
Kids' Club (K-3rd Grade) is going to explore their faith through Bible stories, music, art, and yoga!
Club 45 (4th-5th Grade) is going to take charge of their class and participate in different projects and active learning with Bible stories, spiritual practices and social justice.
Worship Center
We have a worship center for children stocked with aids to help them worship better. There are coloring sheets, books to read, and focus objects. These items are not meant to be a distraction, but rather a tool to help young worshipers listen for God speaking. Parents, you might wait until the sermon to use these items and encourage your child to sing and pray along with the congregation. For more tips on how to help your child learn how to worship, ask Mandy Hall (Director of Christian Formation for Children & Youth).
We have a worship center for children stocked with aids to help them worship better. There are coloring sheets, books to read, and focus objects. These items are not meant to be a distraction, but rather a tool to help young worshipers listen for God speaking. Parents, you might wait until the sermon to use these items and encourage your child to sing and pray along with the congregation. For more tips on how to help your child learn how to worship, ask Mandy Hall (Director of Christian Formation for Children & Youth).
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Child Care
Plymouth loves children and we welcome all ages to participate in worship! However, we know that for some kiddos sitting in a pew is hard. During each worship service, child care is available for children from birth to age 4. Our staff is well trained and they care deeply for your child’s safety and well being. |
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Parents/Guardians:
Our Teachers and Mentors are so excited to welcome your kiddos in Sunday School! Here are a few things you can do to really help us out:
Our Teachers and Mentors are so excited to welcome your kiddos in Sunday School! Here are a few things you can do to really help us out:
- Make sure your child finishes their coffee hour snack in Fellowship Hall. It can be very distracting to have cookies crumbling in the classrooms.
- Please walk your child to their class and check them in with the Mentor at 10am.
- Pick your child(ren) up at 10:50am from their classroom. Children will not be released until their parent or guardian picks them up. This is also a great opportunity for you to check in with the teachers to see how class went.
- Be sure to fill out a registration form so we can keep in touch with you!
Looking for information about kids older than 5th grade? Click for Middle School and High School.