Christian Education programs for youth
Godly Play Program – Kindergarten thru 3rd Grade
*Coordinator – Cindy Dubret – 860-355-9617
Children are taught through storytelling. One week, the children listen to a Bible story. The following week they will participate in a craft project that coordinates with that Bible story. Other weeks, the children take part in a “community/mission project” which helps out our community, our town or others in need.
Following Jesus Program – 4th and 5th Grade
*Coordinator – Nick Payne – 860-350-6625
Rite 13 – 6th, 7th & 8th Grade
*Coordinators – Tom Collentine – 860-355-0700
Tami Mills – 860-355-2645
The focus is on celebrating the individuality of each young person and their creative potential. The Rite-13 liturgy (A Celebration of Manhood and Womanhood) is the community expression of this.
J2A (Journey to Adulthood) – 9th & 10th Grade
*Coordinator – Cindy Dubret – 860-355-9617
Engages youth with the skills and critical thinking involved in adulthood. The youth may plan and embark on a pilgrimage together at the end of this segment.
YAC (Youth At Church) – 11th and 12th Grade
*Coordinator – Cindy Dubret – 860-355-9617
A mentor-based program helping older teens (11th and 12th grade) to discern and carry out a ministry within their church or in the larger community. Vocation and development of a personal credo are also emphasized.
Youth Group – High School Age (Grades 9-12)
*Coordinator – Missy Sawyer -860-350-8850
Other Programs Offered for Children, Young Adults and Adults:
Lectoring – Contact Flora Quammie - 860-355-0584
(Reading the scripture during church services - middle school age and up)
Children’s Choir– Contact Zoe Vandermeer – 860-354-1442
Adult Choir– Contact Zoe Vandermeer – 860-354-1442
Nursery Staff –Adult volunteers needed.
Acolytes – (3rd Grade & Up) Contact Katie Maxwell –860-210-0558