Dear Families, This Sunday we’ll be making Valentine’s for the residents at 5th Ave, as well as coloring picture for the men at San Quentin. We’ll read some Bible stories and finish a book we started awhile ago. It will be a simple, but sweet Sunday. Also, following the service on Sunday is our Annual Meeting, in lieu of coffee hour. We…

Dear Families, Last week’s pageant was so much fun and such a meaningful tradition. The kids were amazing! Makes me look forward to next year already! Tomorrow, 1/14, we will learn about Martin Luther King, Jr. and his dedication to peacefully fighting injustice. And through his message of service to others, we will make Valentine’s for our friends at 5th Ave, the…

Dear Families, Firstly, I want to share with you my joy in seeing the children at church. We had 7 children at Godly Play on Sunday, learning about and preparing for Jesus’ birth, and it’s been so sweet to see the play at coffee hour. Secondly, I have babysitters! Please stop by the nursery or catch them at coffee hour and introduce…

Dear Families, This past Sunday we learned Oh Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel and Angels We Have Heard on High. For the weeks heading up to Christmas, we will learn a new song or 2 each week. On of the first 2 Sundays in December, we’ll do cookie decorating at coffee hour. I’m going to check the dates with a few people, then…

Dear Families, This Sunday we’ll begin learning Christmas songs! Just like last year, we’ll learn a new Christmas song each Sunday leading up to Christmas. At coffee hour, we’ll practice them with the entire congregation. By Christmas, your family will be fluent in the true Christian Christmas carols. Also, great news! We’re hiring a babysitter for the nursery and I’m interviewing another…

Dear Families, This Sunday is Music Sunday School with Libby! I will not be there, but Chloe will gather the children for Godly Play. Alison will watch the little ones in the new play corner in Duncan Hall while Libby and the older children sing their hearts out. It’s sweet to have them all together, especially on Music Sundays. Oh and the…

Dear Families, It’s that time of year and Sunday School has begun! Please begin in the sanctuary with your family. I will gather the children after the Collect then return them to you for Communion. Here is a typical month: 1st Sunday – Family Sunday, no Sunday School 2nd and 4th Sundays – Godly Play 3rd Sundays – Music with Libby 5th…