Christ Church has a long-standing and real commitment to the nurture of children and youth in faith and love, as evidenced by our two wonderful staff persons and a host of volunteers who carry out a broad range of ministries with young people and for them. The Children and Youth Commission oversees and supports this work in collaboration with the Rector.
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Sunday mornings for Youth: The God Squad- What: The God Squad is the Sunday morning Youth program beginning in mid- September through early June where 6th through senior high gather every Sunday morning.
- When: Meets every Sunday morning from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM. Acolytes leave at the time they are needed for the service.
- Program: NEW for Fall 2008 is Akaloo! This program weaves relevant issues facing teens using multi-media and biblically- based content with pop culture. This program also utilizes podcasting as a means of sharing views about life, faith and challenges with the world.
- Who: Contact: Melissa Neofes Mischak, Children’s Education Director & Interim Youth Director
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For Children: The Fantastic Faith Journey……The Christ Episcopal Church brand of Sunday School! The Fantastic Faith Journey (FFJ) is designed to engage the hearts, minds & spirits of children pre-school through 5th grade.
- When: Every Sunday beginning in the fall and concluding at the end of May from 10:00 a.m. until approximately 11:00 a.m. Children begin in the Education Building and return to their parents prior to Communion.
- What: Technically, this journey brings to life rich biblical stories by teaching them through rotations. Children journey for 5-weeks experiencing the bible story through art, drama, storytelling, music and cooking. Spiritually, the hope is that our children will better understand the place Jesus holds in their hearts and the importance of nurturing their faith.
- Where: The journey for every week is found on the Information Schedule at the top of the stairs in the Ed Building. Additional schedules are located throughout the campus.
- How: Passionate about art, drama, cooking, music or storytelling? Love to be around inquisitive imaginations? Then you may be hearing the call to teach! Commitment can be as little as 2 hours a month including prep time! Requirements: Certification in the Diocesan program, Safeguarding God’s Children and completing a CEC teaching application. The Children’s Education Director will work closely with you after you sign up for this course as well as orient you about this rotational model of teaching.
- Who: Contact: Melissa Neofes Mischak, Children’s Education Director & Interim Youth Director
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