Sunday School
Explore Faith and Wonder With Us
Something truly remarkable is unfolding in our Saint Francis Sunday School program. Each Sunday, our group is enriched not only by the presence of our wonderful children and youth, but also by a handful of magical adults who join us. This unexpected gift beautifully realizes the dream of Sue Gemoets, a dear friend and mentor who envisioned a Sunday School that embraces the richness of experiences across generations—from ages 2 to 100! This vibrant, multi-generational environment brings together diverse perspectives, and each is treasured equally.
Exciting changes are coming to our Sunday School and Children, Youth, and Families (CYF) programs this year! We're thrilled to embark on this next chapter in our ministry, reimagining Sunday mornings to better meet the needs of families of all ages. Sunday School will continue during the 9:30 Service at the Celebration Center, with engaging activities waiting for kids at the table. And don’t miss our new multigenerational Sunday School offerings coming soon! Together, we’ll explore themes like time, calendars, thresholds, seasonal changes, and the sacraments—delving into continuity, ritual, and the sacred. Join us as we journey into a season of exploration, inspiration, and deeper connection!
Sundays in August
For Kids Both Big and Small
August 3rd
Time For Children Of All Ages
Activity: Join us in the southwest corner of the Celebration Center for quiet enrichment activities.
August 10th
Time For Children Of All Ages
Activity: Join us in a spirited eco-lesson as we create seed balls and share in new life!
August 17th
Time For Children Of All Ages
Activity: Join us as we 'Shine Bright and Walk in Spirit' as we inspire joy and hope through bright activities.
August 24th
Time For Children Of All Ages
Activity: Join us outside Room 42 as we create a 'Peace and Kindness Rock Garden' to share with each other.
August 31st
Multigenerational Sunday
Activity: Join us in the Community Center as we continue to explore 'The Time of Our Lives' with the liturgical calendar.
Prayer for New Beginnings
God of fresh starts and bright hopes, thank You for the gift of a new school year, may it be filled with adventures and lessons ahead. Bless the students with curiosity, courage, and kindness. May they discover joy and awe. Bless the parents with patience, wisdom, and peace. May they find moments of ease and flow. Bless the teachers and mentors with creativity, compassion, and joy. May they be filled with laughter and knowledge and hope!
Bless all who are beginning something new; a job, a project, a dream; with confidence in their gifts and trust in Your presence. May we meet each day with open hearts, learn from every challenge, and share our light with the world.
Amen.
If you have any questions, concerns, hopes or suggestions, please email Saslaksen@stfrancisumc.org
Send us pictures of your explorations!
Blessing to you!
Shar
Shar Aslaksen,
Programs Coordinator
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