Education at Second

 

CHILDCARE/NURSERY JOB

Second  Church seeks a person experienced in working with infants, toddlers and very young children.  Hours - Sundays, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and Wednesday nights 6:15 - 7:45 pm.  Requirements:  experienced in supervising volunteers; able to sit on floor (child's level); able to lift 30 lbs; American Red Cross CPR & First Aid training have (current certification or willing to complete training).  If interested, please email resumes to:second-ucc@sbcglobal.net or fax resumes to (616) 361-8181   Contact person is Tracey Taylor-Kunst.

 

Children's Live Nativity, Sunday December 21

10:30 Service

                        We are seeking children 3 years - 6^th grade to be shepherds, angels, magi, etc., and Jr. High youth to be readers.  If you would like for your child to be part of the Live Nativity, contact Pastor Tracey by December 10.

Good News is our Advent/Christmas story

The children in our elementary Sunday School ministry, Faith Branches, are learning the Christmas story from both Matthew and Luke's accounts (and how they each share different aspects of the events leading up to Jesus' birth).  Together we are discovering that the first people to hear the good news of Jesus had a special role to play in sharing this news with the world.  Moreover, each of us is called to share the Good News of God's Son, Jesus. 

 

Thanks to our Good News workshop leaders:

The Garden (Art):  Amy Manning

The Vineyard (Cooking and Games):  Stacey Pyper

Science:  Gilda Sorenson

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

 

Thanks to all the children who brought Socks for "In the Image" during Advent!

 Sunday School Plans

 December 28:  One Room Schoolhouse for preschoolers - sixth graders

 January 4:        Finish our "Good News" Advent/Christmas workshop

 January 11:      Start "Calling the Disciples" Faith Branches rotation, new shepherds begin

 

YOUTH MINISTRY

 Senior High Youth:

 Sunday, January 4:          Youth Group, 11:45

 Wednesday, January 7:   Youth Council, 4:45 PM

 Sunday, January 11:        Faith Formation (during the 10:30 service)

 

 

 Junior High Youth

 Sunday, January 4:          Resume regular Sunday School

 Sunday, January 11:        Youth Group, 11:45

 

 

 

ADULT EDUCATION 
A variety of programs are offered for adults from September through May. The following opportunities are available:
FAITH QUESTIONS - Tuesday at 9:30am in the Sage Room, Led by Pastor Todd.
T.G.I.W. - Wednesday Evening 6:30-7:30pm, Led by Pastor Todd opportunity for worship, fellowship and education.   For more information on the topic, time or location, please call Pastor Tracey or Betty Beth Johns at 361-2629. 

           

Thank God It's Wednesday begins Sept. 17!

 

Wednesday Night Dinners for our Church Family take place 5:45-6:30 PM.  (Food is served until 6:20.) 

 

 

Wednesday Night Child Care

We want to keep our children safe, properly care for them and make church fun for our kids.  Thus, on Wednesday Nights, 6:20-7:35 PM, we are providing a Quiet Room (in Kids' Harbor) for Toddlers - Preschoolers and for older children who wish to read or draw, supervised by Laura and Megan Womersley.  We are also offering a Game Room (in the Jr. High Room) where children may play board games, ping-pong, fuse ball, or watch a movie, under the direction of BettyBeth Johns and Jeff Larsen.  The Board of Christian Educations asks that after eating dinner, children be in the Quiet Room, in the Game Room, at their music rehearsal, or with their parents.

Thursdays, the Cheshire Bells rehearse from 6:30-7:30pm and the Chancel Choir rehearses from 7:45-9:15pm
         

High School Age - Lay led program with monthly opportunities for fun, education and mission.

Junior High Age - Lay led program with monthly opportunities for fun, education and mission. 

Additional information is in the "Youth" section on the left-hand side of this page.

PRESCHOOL

Second Congregational UCC Preschool offers a quality preschool education and we provide a safe, loving ecumenical environment for young children.

Preschool is a time for fun, building and discovery. Our program strives to nurture and encourage these qualities. Two different sessions are offered:

(1) Monday-Wednesday-Friday mornings for 4 and 5 year olds.

(2) Tuesday-Thursday mornings for 3 and 4 year olds.

Please Click here "Preschool Overview" or in the left-hand side of this page for more information about our preschool program Click on Preschool News, then Preschool Overview.