Central Square Congregational Church

NOTES FROM REV.KRISTY

This “Christian Education” page of Steeple Sounds is going to be a regular feature from now on. In it you will find some regular features as well as updates on important news and dates. I hope you find it helpful, fun, and enlightening! And remember CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IS FOR EVERYONE!!

IMPORTANT NEWS AND DATES  

þ REGISTRATION FORMS – If you have children in the Church School , please fill out a registration form. These are very important as they help us to know your children better as well as help us to keep in contact with you about important events throughout the year. Remember, you only need one form per family; you can list all the children together.

þ CURRICULUM – For the second year, the Church School will be using the Seasons of the Spirit Curriculum. I am very excited about this curriculum and hope the kids and teachers get the most out of it! You can visit the Seasons of the Spirit website @ www.spiritseasons.com.

þ GOD'S GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP – On February 10th, from 5:00 to 7:30, the Board of Christian Education will sponsor an Intergenerational Event with a “Friendship” theme. 

The evening will begin with a simple bread and soup dinner.  Over dinner, we'll talk and learn about friendship with our church friends.  From there, we will go to fun activities related to our theme.

Stations will include:

• Write letters to a friend
• Create a friendship banner
• Enjoys some tea with a friend
• Create a collage or friendship rock
• Read Bible stories about friends
• Create a neighborhood with blocks (for little ones)
• Interview a friend
• Take a picture

The evening will end with a short celebration of our theme.  We will give thanks to God for friendship through a prayer and a song!

If you'd like to take part in this exciting event, please sign up with Rev. Kristy or Charlie by phone or e-mail.  There will also be sign up sheet on the CE bulletin board (in the Vestry) for two weeks prior to the event.  Hope to see you there!   

þ NURSERY ORIENTATION – Will be held on September 18^th after worship for anyone who will be volunteering this year in the nursery.

SPIRIT SIGHTINGS

This will be a regular column on the Christian Education Page. I have borrowed the “Spirit Sightings” idea from the Seasons of the Spirit website. On the website, “ Spirit Sightings are intended to lift up international news stories and current events, linking these to the lectionary passages for each Sunday.” It is a place for us to “look for and celebrate the Spirit’s working in the world and in our daily lives.”

I will be keeping my eyes, ears, and heart open for Spirit Sightings and I encourage you to do the same! If you find a current event or news story that you’d like to share, please contact me.

THE LIBRARY CORNER

Did you know that Central Square Congregational Church has a library? Once all of the construction is completed, o ur library will be located in the hallway between the Pre-K room and the Sanctuary. It will be one full wall of books including Bibles, Bible handbooks, theology books, self help books, devotional and prayer books, and lots of great children’s books.

Once it is in place , Charlie will be cleaning, organizing, and updating our wonderful library. As a way of encouraging you to use this wonderful resource, each month in Steeple Sounds we will highlight a particular book or category of books so you have a better idea of what’s available. In addition, check out the library display in the parish hall. If you have any ideas or want to make a donation to help our library grow, please talk with Rev. Kristy or Charlie.

ADULT EDUCATION

50 Ways to Pray

This course will offer the opportunity to learn about and practice different methods of prayer from various sources in order to deepen your spirituality and your faith.

One method of prayer will be repeated 3 separate times each month by Rev. Kristy.  Here’s the remaining schedule –

February (Discernment Processes)

• Before Committee Night, Monday, February 5^th at 6:30
• Thursday Morning, February 15^th at 9:30
• Sunday Morning, February 25^th at 8:45

March (Body Prayer)              

• Before Committee Night, Tuesday, March 13^th at 6:30
• Thursday Morning, March 15^th at 9:30
• Sunday Morning, March 18^th at 8:45 (before worship)    

April (Prayer of the Imagination)

• Before Committee Night, Wednesday, April 11^th at 6:30
• Thursday Morning, April 19^th at 9:30
• Sunday Morning, April 22^nd at 8:45

May (Praying for Others)

• Thursday Morning, May 10^th at 9:30
• Before Committee Night, Thursday, May 10^th at 6:30
• Sunday Morning, May 13^th at 8:45