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Christian Education

Christian Education is a vital part of our ministry at Plymouth. We are pleased to offer a program that nurtures more than 45 children and youth and teaches them about our faith in Jesus Christ.  There are three school terms--students are welcome to join at any time or even occasionally. Teachers are volunteers from the congregation--parent involvement is always welcome. See the Calendar for special dates.

  • Nursery:  Plymouth has a nursery for children under age 3 with a crib room and play room for older children. The room is staffed by parent volunteers and teenagers in our youth programs.
     

Sunday School:  Children ages 3 through 8th grade attend the beginning of worship service and then are called to the front of church for a special children's story.  Following the story, children leave the sanctuary with their teachers. Teachers use a curriculum that combines bible study, activities and messages to discuss at home.  Plymouth offers confirmation classes for 8th and 9th grade youth, generally every other year. There is no formal time of "first communion," though World Communion Day has provided us with an occasion to teach children about Communion and allow an opportunity for children to stay in the church service to participate. Participation is left to parents' discretion.  High school students meet for fellowship and Christian Education on a periodic basis determined with input from youth and parents. Children and youth are welcome to participate in the church service through the year, especially as part of special holiday and youth services as musicians, lay readers, speakers, greeters and ushers.
  • Youth Fellowship:  Plymouth has a long tradition of excellence in programs for youth, notably in mission and service projects. There are currently youth fellowship groups for high school (grades 9-12) and older middle school (grades 7-8) youth. These programs meet once or twice monthly to undertake spiritually enriching, social and mission-oriented activities where youth can have fun while developing their faith and sense of Christian community. 
  • Adult Education:  Adult education opportunities have been offered periodically through the year in small study groups, special opportunities offered by the ministers, and Discovery Sundays when the worship service is shortened and adults may choose one of several mini-courses or discussion groups. This year, plans are underway to develop new Adult Education offerings. In addition, the Women's Group, Food for Thought, book group and, of course, sermons and scriptures in worship, offer many opportunities to expand horizons, deepen and focus our personal understanding of our relationship with God.

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