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Sunday Morning Faith Formation for Children and Youth
Nursery care opens for children 1st grade and younger beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Sundays. We have two new nursery care workers: Najma and Abby. Both are nursing students at UW-Madison. Stop by to say hi!
Children and Youth Faith Formation for all ages is at 9:00 a.m. We are making the switch from using the language “Sunday School” to “Faith Formation” to more accurately reflect our hopes for this hour of time together on Sunday mornings.
For children Pre-K to 6th grade: Spring 2024, the children brainstormed a name to better represent our 9 am faith formation hour. The name they created is, “Peace Circle.” Most of our curriculum has a “Peace” element. Peace for the world, for each other, and for ourselves. “Circle” reflects that we are gathering together, usually in the shape of a circle. This fall’s Peace Circle guides are: Joanna Beilman-Dulin, Josie Gasser, Julie Horton, Karen Jaehnig, Kristin Schumacher, Maddie Miller, and Jill Westberg.
For Youth (7th grade-High School): This fall we will have an exploration of five major faith traditions. We hope to learn about the beauty and value of other faiths, while also learning more about our own faith tradition of Christianity in interfaith dialogue. Approximately once-a-month, we will have “Breakfast Club,” an opportunity for fellowship and meaningful conversation. Our guides this year are Kristian Muckian, Susan Jane Watson, and Al Blanchard.
Music Opportunities continue to be a highlight of our Sunday programming. Music Connections for children 2nd-6th grade meets during the 10:00 worship hour, after children’s time. TRU Function, our youth band, rehearses from 10:00-noon, with the intent to lead congregational worship monthly. Julie Mazer leads Music Connections, and Rob Martens directs TRU Function.
It is going to be another great year in Children and Youth ministries! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Pastor Kate ([email protected]) or Julie Mazer ([email protected]) at any time.
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