Babysitting Training Course
All those entering 6th - 8th grade in the Fall are invited to participate in the Safe Sitter Introduction to Babysitting course. Youth will learn best practices for babysitting and receive a certification in CPR. Class size is limited to 15 participants. So, register now for this great course, and look forward to babysitting this summer and volunteering for childcare programs here at church!
Easter Breakfast and Egg Hunt
All are welcome to enjoy Easter Breakfast in Fellowship Hall starting at 9:30. Children, toddlers through 5th grade, are invited to an Egg Hunt at 10:00.
WNL Winter Semester
Adults are invited to the Rev. Dr. Richard Brooks’ adult class Common Ethics in World Religions: How to be a Christian in a Diverse World? Youth are invited to design and share skits as educational moments for younger children to be shared in worship and at WNL. Children will study two spiritual practices and enjoy Children’s Choir preparing songs to sing in worship. All are welcome!
Advent Workshop
You are invited to make a clay ornament that will be glazed and fired and returned to FPC in time to hang it on your Christmas Tree!
Trunk or Treat Donations & Volunteers
Your donations of candy and/or decorating your trunk helps to support this fun event for our church and the families of Second Mile and First Friends preschools! Thank you!
Intergenerational Mission Night
This is a wonderful mission project and event for all ages! During the month of October we can purchase or donate gently used books to support Dawson Elementary School. At the October 22nd event we will have dinner and work together to sort and pack the books! We will also make encouraging bookmarks for the kids!
Wednesday Night Live
Growing in Faith, Fellowship, and Fun…or everyone! Fall Semester is Sep 13 - Nov 29.
Children
Children will embark on a Joyful Journey learning about the Beatitudes this semester! The music they are learning in the Worship Skills workshop as well as the scripture they are exploring in the Bible Study workshop will coordinate to show them a map of how to journey through their lives with God at the center. Bible Study and Worship Skills workshops are 5:00-6:15; Dinner is 6:15-7:00.
The children will share what they are learning by singing in worship on October 22nd and December 17th.
Youth
Youth, grades 6-12, are invited to join the youth handbell choir, which will rehearse from 5:00-6:00. All youth are welcome to stay or join just for dinner from 6:15-7:00.
Adults
Join Rev. Brett Gudeman for an adult class, 5:30-6:30, on the "Nouns of our Faith, exploring the people, places, and things that influence our faith." Adults are invited to stay for dinner!
Volunteers
Youth and adults are encouraged to volunteer!
Confirmation
Youth in 8th and 9th grades are invited to participate in Confirmation this year! The year kicks off with a Parent & Youth luncheon on Sunday, August 27, at Noon. You’ll receive a schedule for the year and your first task on this journey of exploring faith and what it means to “confirm” your baptismal vows and become a member of the church.
Click here to email dce@fpchsv.org for more information or to sign up!
Rally Day
Are your children new to FPC? Do you need to update allergy information, grade level or your address? Please let us know by registering for this exciting day and the Christian education year to come!
Register for Sharp Ringers
Opportunity for 3rd-6th grade children to learn to play handbells, and play a song in worship! Register for this session, which practices on Wednesdays, 5:30- 6:30pm, August 2 through September 6, and plays in church on September 10. The children had so much fun last Spring that they named their bell choir the Sharp Ringers!
Click here to register for this children’s handbell ensemble!
Summer Sunday School
Find a place to learn and connect with others between worship services! Sundays, 9:30 - 10:30. All ages infant to adult are invited! Then stay for refreshments and fun in Fellowship Hall, 10:30 - 11:00.
Volunteer for VBS!
Adults and youth (entering 6th grade in the fall and older) are invited to volunteer. Register to let us know of your interest, and we’ll match you up with a volunteer position that matches your gifts and interests. Volunteers must be known to our congregation for greater than 6 months, and must consent to a background check for safety. Training on our Child Protection Policy is mandatory. A childcare program for younger children of our VBS volunteers is available. Let Kathy Gillmore know of your interest in volunteering and/or childcare and she will fine the right spot for you and facilitate your registration!