We seek to help each one GROW in faith by our worship and our learning together, supporting one another in community, and reaching out in caring service beyond our own walls. The educational ministry of the Seekonk Congregational Church is to nurture children and youth in their understanding of what it means to be baptized as a child of God and a follower of Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n
Church School on Sunday mornings meets at the same time as Worship. On the first Sunday of most months, the children and youth begin in Worship with family and then go to class. We also provide a year-round nursery program with a professional caregiver.<\/p>\n
This church believes it is essential to recognize our children\u2019s faith development and growth through the years:<\/p>\n
Once a month the children gather as a community for learning about the seasons and sacraments of the church year.<\/p>\n
We offer child care for infants and toddlers every Sunday of the year. This is staffed by a professional caregiver<\/strong> and helpers.<\/p>\n Time is set aside in the classroom setting for the children to dedicate their offering to God for our church and its ministries. We encourage parents to help their child develop that spirit of giving by their regular participation and set the example for their adult years.<\/p>\n At times we select a mission project that ties into the Wider Mission of our church and teach more about those in need. We also encourage angel gifts and food pantry gifts at Christmas time.<\/p>\n Believing that worship of God in praise and prayer, outreach and community, is our most important way to honor our baptism, we seek to educate and nurture our children in the act of worship. As most children learn best by \u2018doing\u2019, we try to provide opportunities for children to worship with their families and witness the modeling of the whole congregation. Inter-generational worship services are planned 12-15 times a year.<\/p>\n This faith community celebrates infant baptism, (as well as baptism for all ages). Parents and the congregation promise, on behalf of the child, to nurture him or her into the Christian faith. The meaning of baptism is explored in the church school. All children who are baptized receive a pottery cup with their name and date of baptism on it. Confirmation for Youth (9th grade and above) enables the young person to affirm their baptism for themselves.<\/p>\n Seekonk Congregational Church UCC welcomes everyone of any age who loves \/ follows Jesus to come to the Table and receive the bread dipped into the cup. The Director of Christian Education, teachers and deacons nurture the children in their understanding of this sacrament and the 2nd grade Communion Class enhances their understanding.<\/p>\n Confirmation is a year-long program (September to June) of exploring the meaning of faith in worship, community, service, and learning. Our Confirmation program is one of commitment and community as the Youth (9th grade and above) are in worship each week at one service and in class during the other hour. In addition they are required to do at least 30 hours of community service and participate in Mission endeavors and special events. Our church seeks to provide opportunities for children and young people to be involved in choirs for special worship celebrations.<\/p>\n All ages are invited to participate in this joyous and meditative form of praise and prayer to God in special services such as Christmas Eve, Easter, Pentecost, et.al.<\/p>\n Throughout the year, the Christian Education Committee sponsors a variety of activities to enhance our education program and the church year:<\/p>\n Vacation Bible School (VBS)<\/strong><\/p>\n Celebration\/Welcome Back Sunday<\/strong><\/p>\n Halloween Happening<\/strong><\/p>\n Autumn Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/p>\n Advent Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n Caroling Party<\/strong><\/p>\n Christmas Pageant<\/strong><\/p>\nOfferings<\/h2>\n
Mission Projects<\/h2>\n
Worship<\/h2>\n
Baptism<\/h2>\n
Communion: The Lord\u2019s Supper<\/h2>\n
Confirmation<\/h2>\n
\nA mentor is assigned to each confirmand in September to be a guide and friend throughout the 9 months. In May the Youth present their \u2018Faith Journey\u2019 to the Deacons and Mentors and are confirmed early in June.<\/p>\nMusic Program<\/h2>\n
Sacred Dance\/Movement<\/h2>\n
Special Events and Activities<\/em><\/h2>\n