Messages from the Children, Youth & Family Ministry

FAMILY NIGHTS RETURN ON SEPTEMBER 16 from 5:30-7:30, Zabriskie Parish Hall. Calling all Families! Please join us for what is always a wonderful time of food, fellowship, and fun. All are welcome and the nursery will be opened and staffed for our youngest parishioners. This night is also the kickoff to our year of SUNDAY SCHOOL that includes new and exciting adventures. The curriculum this year is brand new to Immanuel and offers various crafts, interactive media and games. We hope to see you all there. For questions or more information please contact Rev. John Hogg (jhogg@icoh.net)

What is Godly Play? This wonderful time is a liturgical program of storytelling, prayer, and reflection that is designed specifically for children 3-7 years old as an alternative to the Liturgy of the Word at the 9:00 a.m. Eucharist. This fantastic ministry is designed to help children worship and learn to know God in a developmentally-appropriate setting. Parents should bring their children to the Godly Play room and return to pick them up during the Passing of the Peace, so that they can join their families and the congregation for Communion.

Sunday School is provided for children from preschool through 5th grade. Except for the third Sunday of every month when Sunday School is offered as part of Family Nights, the classes are typically held on Sunday mornings starting at 10:15 a.m. and ending at 11:00 a.m. (in time for the 11:15 a.m. Eucharist). All classes are held in classrooms on the lower level of Zabriskie Chapel, and parents are asked to pick up their children outside of their classroom. Volunteer teachers provide a loving atmosphere and fun learning activities ranging from storytelling, dramatic play, and art for the youngest children to challenging games and discussions for the 5th graders. Children may join Sunday School on any Sunday - just show up and be ready to have fun!