Education

			Education
This is our Nursery Class and introduces the children to Bible stories and characters. They learn prayers, poems, crafts, and some social behavior. This lively group is taught by Michelle Morris and Beth Morris They meet in the upper level nursery room Sundays at 9:30 am	Beginning Years		Sunday School The Class time is Sundays at 9:30 am between the early and later service so everyone can participate. We believe strongly that children should be an active part of the worship service. A craft and learning time is provided, for students Nursery though First Grade, during the first part of the 10:30 Eucharist, joining their family at the offertory. Bible Study Tuesdays at 9:30 am this group meets in the main lower level of the parish house and enjoys mid week study and fellowship. Which Book of the Bible under study change, but a desire for a deeper understanding of God's word is the constant here. Nursery School We offer a 1/2 day nursery school for students who are 3 and 4 years old. Morning and afternoon sessions are offered. The 3 year olds meet twice weekly (Tuesday and Thursday), and the 4year olds meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Our highly qualified Staff include Lil Pernicello, Director, Katherine Alieva, 4 year old teacher, Cathy Raisch 3 year old teacher. Fundamental education is taught to prepare students for kindergarten. Social skill development is very important at this age. Parish Picnic This is the Second Sunday in June. The fellowship hour following the 10:30 service is held on the front lawn of the church, and hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill are on the menu.
Primary Years	This Group prepares children with the basics. It introduces more Bible stories and characters and prepare the students for a more active participation in the church service. Taught by Diane Alexander and Bette Thompson. They meet in the lower level of the Parish Hall in the classroom near the kitchen Sundays at 9:30 am
Still teaching the basics of Christian life, doctrine and Bible stories, this large active group is taught by John Thompson and Nancy Bowers. It meets in the lower Parish Hall main room Sundays at 9:30 am	Middle Years
Parent Forum	This group is intended for the parents of the children in the Sunday School but open to all who are interested. The focus of the group will evolve to meet the needs of the parents. It is envisioned to lend support to the parents, provide information about parenting, what their children should know about God, Jesus and the church, offer resources to help understand parenting in the 21^st century, and what it means to be a Christian Parent. We hope to have educators tell us about preparing yourself for your child’s education. This program will be coordinated by Jack Alexander, and meets in the lower level of the parish house Sundays at 9:30 am
This general discussion group examines both scriptural problems and how they relate to current day problems. Led by the Clergy it meets Sundays at 9:30 am in the upper Parish Hall	Adult