Central Square Youth Page

As I look over the lessons for the Summer Sunday School I find I am excited and impressed with the Seasons of the Spirit Curriculum. It is a time of exploration, questioning, and learning about God. I want to share with you some of the ideas CE would like to present to your chi

dren during the month of June.We, as a church, are entering the period after Pentecost, also known as ordinary time. The color for this season is green. It is a period of growth, but it is also a slow growing time. Some of the topics the children will be exploring are caring, where the children will learn about and are asked to participate in mission.

The children will learn that God wants to help us bring more joy and happiness into the world. The children will be invited to turn their bodies, minds and spirits towards God. They will do this in an exciting new quiet area created for the children so they may listen to God as well as hear God’s word.

Another area the children will explore is being still to listen for God. This they will experience through the use of a Labyrinth, a place they may journey through, calm themselves, and sense the nearness of God. Four zones will be available each Sunday in which the children may participate; art, music, quiet and mission. Other zones will be added as needed.

This summer season may be a slow growing time, but the children will have various new ways to learn and explore God’s message to them. We are looking forward to the summer journey with your child. Come join us for summer Sunday School. Terry Reynolds Summer Sunday School Volunteers Many people have already begun to volunteer for Summer Sunday School, but there are still Sundays available. The curriculum is fun and exciting. Come and journey with your child and be a volunteer. We need at least 2 adults for each Sunday. One can be the lead teacher while the other is the assistant. Or both can lead different parts of the lesson. Lessons are available and we are setting up zones where the children will have opportunities to choose which areas they would like to visit each Sunday. The sign up sheet is located beside the back door outside the Minister’s office. If you have any questions please ask a Christian Ed team member.

Yours in Faith,
Christine Compton, Marlene Jacobs, Meg McDermott, Denise Molinari Ben Sorgman, & Terry Reynolds

PLEASE HELP SUPPORT THE MISSION YOUTH IN THEIR FUND RAISING EFFORTS FOR THEIR TRIP TO SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA BY DONATING YOUR BOTTLES AND CANS THRU June 2010.

An account has been set up at the Bridgewater Bottle & Can Return, Inc, 106 Hale St., 1^st Floor, Bridgewater.  Hours: Monday-Fridays 10am – 5pm; Saturday 9am – 4pm.

People can bring in their separated cans, plastic bottles & glass bottles and tell them they are to go into the CENTRAL SQUARE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH MISSION YOUTH ACCOUNT.

5 cents for every can and plastic soda bottle and 4 cents for every glass bottle will be credited to the Mission Youth account. 

This is an ongoing fund raiser so please help spread the word.

Anyone can donate—not limited to Bridgewater residents.

Thank you very much in advance from the Mission Youth!

Lukas Hanson, Tyler Chaffee, Nick Maxfield, Andrew Jackson, Dan O’Neil,

Tanay Azza, Laura Sorgman, Ben Sorgman, Micala Boudreau, Noah Poole,

Joey Sullivan, Tim Tufts, & Kevin Mandeville.

Opportunities for Youth in grades 7-12!

Youth Group A group open to Central Square youth and their friends in grades 7-12. The Youth Group has regular meetings on Sunday night from 6:30-8:00pm.  Meeting consist of fellowship, fun, discussion, faith-building activities, and service projects. Special events include Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat, the Faith Santa project, Common Cathedral, the Apple Pie Overnight, and a Mission Trip to Washington, D.C.   Adult leaders: TBA

Teen Forum This Sunday School class especially designed to meet the needs and concerns of Senior High youth meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month in the Parlor. Senior High youth are encouraged to attend the regular worship service on non-Forum Sundays. Leaders: Marlene Beaudrault-Jacobs and Kevin Thompson.

Jr. High Class This Sunday School class for 7th and 8th graders meets on the lower level of the church every Sunday except Communion (the 1st Sunday of the month), Sept-May. Leader: Deb Sorgman.

Confirmation  A group of youth who take a year to explore their faith through a variety of activities and in conjunction with an adult mentor. Those who participate are invited to be confirmed in the spring. Participants are typically in grade 9 or 10, but older youth and adults are also welcome.

Liturgical Dance Group Dance in worship! Periodically, young people from grades 2-12 are invited to make a short term commitment (usually 1-2 rehearsals) to create and offer dance in worship. Some dances require dancing experience while others do not. Liturgical Dance Coordinator: Carol Chaffee.

Youth are also encouraged to be active in all aspects of church life including attending worship, leading worship, singing in the choir, or Praise Chorus, or playing in the band, serving on Committees and boards, and helping in the nursery and teaching in Sunday School.

Permission slips and Medical Release Forms …

Sometimes events require permission slips or medical release forms. It will be noted on the Youth Page if you need them. You can always find these forms in the Youth Leaders box outside the office.