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West Center's Christian Education Program

Sundays at 11:00 a.m. for elementary school children.

During Sunday morning worship service, West Center offers child care for infants and a Christian education program for elementary school children. Our three teachers use the "Seasons of the Spirit" curriculum, which is based on each Sunday's lectionary readings. This curriculum is recommended by the United Church of Christ and is also used by Presbyterian and Methodist churches.

Through readings, craft projects, and games, our teachers work with the children to understand basic theological issues (such as temptation and forgiveness) and how to apply them to daily life.

Classes begin together and are then divided according to age.

Child Care for Infants and Toddlers

In addition to our Christian education program, West Center also provides care for infants and toddlers on Sunday mornings, during worship service.

If you wish to stay with your child for all or part of the hour, there is an area to do so in the lounge adjacent to the sanctuary. The Bodge Lounge has couches and child-sized table and chairs with books, toys, and coloring supplies. There is also a closed-circuit televivion that will let you know what is going on in the sanctuary and enable you to participate in worship.

Children and Families

Visit the United Church of Christ website for tips on choosing a bible for children.

http://www.ucc.org/children/index.html

Kids, Glorious Kids!

We hope that you will make every effort for your child(ren) to be with us this fall. Our caring and creative Church School teacher, Lisa Furey has created a program to stimulate and enrich each child’s spiritual growth, socialization and self-esteem. The instructional component is based on “Seasons of the Spirit,” a lectionary-based, inter-denominational curriculum, with the United Church of Christ as one of the curriculum partners. Our teachers add their own ideas, including crafts, to each session. The crafts relate to the Biblical stories of the life of Jesus and his role as teacher and healer in our own lives. Look for email updates if your email address is in the church directory. Your kids will thank you.

Youth Roots

Interact. Involve. Inspire.

YouthRoots is a faith connection tool for students and youth leaders.

People, Groups, Music, Forums, Blogs, Pop Culture, Articles

http://www.youthroots.com/

Meet the Teachers

Kimberley Fais, a student at Sarah Lawrence College, has an extensive background working with children from pre school through high school.

Lauren Schott, a student at Sarah Lawrence College

Lisa Furey, a parent and a Deacon at West Center, brings to our Church School her generosity, love and caring for others.