CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

     YOUTH PROGRAM

Education Time for 1st - 12th Grade 

 Sundays after Time With the Young at Heart Message  (10:15 a.m.)


A Pre-K 1 Class

Ages 3-6 years

Sundays after Time With the Young at Heart Message (10:15 a.m.)


Our youth program is active in many ways. Youth can participate in choir, worship, Sunday School, plays, and so much more!


During worship, there is a special message just for children, of all ages, called "Time With The Young At Heart." It is usally connected with the scripture, mission projects or events that are occuring in the world. Hopefully, what they learn can be applied to their daily life so that they will become enriched young adults.


Educational time is provided after the message and these lessons correlate with what is being taught in church. Our goal for our youth is to relate Bible stories to their life and perform what God is calling them to do.


First Sunday of the month:  On the first Sunday of each month, the youth greet and usher.  After Time With the Young at Heart, preschoolers go to class.  The younger youth (1st - 5th) go to class for a short lesson, do a craft and come back to worship to help serve the Offering.  The older youth (6th - 12th) stay in church for the entire service.


Youth Events:  Retreats/outings, get-togethers, lock-ins, movie nights, Saline Scarecrow Contest, Saline Christmas Parade, CROP Walk, Christmas Caroling, Halloween & Christmas Parties, and so much more!


Youth are encouraged to bring friends to church and to youth events!


*If you'd like to be a part of these programs, please let Reverends Pam & Keith know you're interested! Thank you for your time and support of the youth*




UPCOMING EVENTS

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Rally Day - Sunday, September 9th

Picnic & Games for All


First Day of Sunday School - Sunday, September 15th

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ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

White Privilege (A discussion on racism)   2nd Saturday at 10 a.m.


White Privilege Group Potluck

Saturday, 9/14, 10:00 am at

Hazel's house (call the office for an address)


Bible Study Discussion Group
*Facilitated by Revs. Pam & Keith Koebel
*Will explore the lectionary & discuss misunderstanding in the Bible
Wednesdays, 1:00 - 2:30 pm 
All are welcome anytime!


Open and Affirming

Starting a committee on becoming Open and Affirming.  We will study what the Bible is saying or not saying and what the medical field is saying.  Why we feel we need to tell people how they should live?  Is it a disease or are people born to be attracted to the same sex?  Can they change or do they need to change? Please be open minded.   





LEARNING PROGRAMS

Educational Hour

Every Sunday, the young people are invited to join the ministers up front for "Time with the Young at Heart".  The message ties in with the lectionary of the day. Sometimes there is a skit or action song and other times a story is told using multimedia. The first Sunday of each month, older youth stay in worship, and younger children attend Sunday School. On other Sundays during the school year, all youth attend Christian Education.  Parents are to pick up childern after worship.

NURSERY

Come join the fun in the St. Paul UCC Nursery!  Babies as well as children through age 3 are welcome!

          - Nursery care is available every Sunday during                                    the worship service.

    - Great selection of baby-safe toys and books.

    - Children must be signed in and signed out of                               the nursery by a parent or guardian.

    - There are two adults present every week who                           have completed Safe Place Training, CPR and  First Aid





ADULT PROGRAM

"WHITE PRIVILEGE: LET'S TALK"

A curriculum designed to invite members to engage
in safe, meaningful, substantive & bold
conversations on race. 


UPCOMING MEETING: 

Saturday, September 14th

Potluck at Hazel's home

Contact Rev. Keith for details

This discussion group meets every 2nd Saturday of the month.

All are welcome!



INTERESTED IN ANY OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS?

Please inform Reverends Pam & Keith and what times would work best for you. We are open to any suggestions and have a wide selection of programs to offer.