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Sunday
School Classes for All Ages
Calvary Church is fortunate to have a staff of talented
men and women who teach Sunday School with love and care to help
others know and love God. Classes meet from 9:30 to 10:20 every
Sunday. Visitors are always welcome!
Sunday School Mission Project - For nine weeks after January 6, 2008, the classes will do a mission project together. The project is partnering with United Methodist Churches and the Nothing But Nets
organization to stop the spread of malaria. The highlight date is
March 2, 2008 which is Nothing But Nets/Mission Project Celebration
Day with Free Throw Fundraiser and Fair: 3-5 p.m. at Gibbs Gym.
Infants and Toddlers -
Children from newborn to two years old and their parents meet in the Upper Room above the narthex for songs,
fellowship, and play.
Preschool - Children
ages three and four meet in the Milne Room. Each Sunday they hear a
story from the Bible and learn through related songs, prayers,
activities, and crafts. Parents are welcome to stay until children
are comfortable on their own in the classroom.
Lower Elementary -
Children in Kindergarten through Grade 2 meet in the Nursery.
Through stories, songs, games and other activities, students in this
class begin to connect stories in the Bible with choices in their
own lives. The older kids help the younger ones learn about the
Bible.
Upper Elementary -
Children in Grades 3, 4 & 5 meet on the Stage in the Fellowship Hall. Children engage in a variety
of activities as they learn to put their faith into action.
Youth - Both middle
school and high school youth meet together with leaders in the
corner basement classroom. A number of different experiences are
planned for the youth to explore their faith and connection with
worship and current issues. The students help choose the topics of
study.
Adults - Adults
of all ages meet in the Parlor. Class
topics are chosen by the group. This Fall, the class is studying
"Begin at the Beginning" - a study on the basics of Christian faith.
Junior
Church and Infant/Toddler Space
All children and adults attend worship
together in the sanctuary on Sunday mornings. After a time of
prayer, song, and Bible readings, children gather at the front of
the sanctuary with the pastor and worship leaders for a special children's time.
After the children's message, children ages 3-10 are
invited to
attend Junior Church in the Milne Room to continue the worship experience. The adult leaders lead the children through an age-appropriate worship service with singing, bible story, offering and
prayer. The time is completed with related activities and crafts. A team of adults rotates leadership for Junior Church. (Children in
grades four and up are encouraged to stay in the sanctuary with
their parents.)
Children under age three who need some wiggle time during the
service can come with a parent to the Upper Room, which contains
infant/toddler toys, a changing table, and a sofa. The Upper Room
has a window into the sanctuary, allowing parents to hear the
service.
Children's
Choir
The children's choir is open to all children
ages 4 and above. The choir meets for rehearsals each Wednesday
evening from 6:30 to 7:00 and performs during the Sunday worship
service once each month. The Children's Choir leader is Sue Paro.
Youth Group
Children in Grades 6 - 12 are invited to join
in our growing Youth Group. This group meets twice per month,
generally on Sunday evening, offering a wide variety of outings and
activities. Please contact Susan Stewart at the church or at
coordinator@calvaryarlington.org for more details and specific
schedule. Please also visit the Youth Group page of this website.
Book Club
The Book Club meets every 1-2 months to review
and discuss selected books in the church Parlor. Some of the books
reviewed include Founding Mothers: The Women Who Raised our Nation,
The Secret Life of Bees, Tuesdays with Morrie, and The
Red Tent. All are welcome. Our next book will be Three
Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. Please join us.
Mid-Week Adult Education Opportunities
Each year, adult studies are offered by the Pastor
and other leaders at Calvary Church. Please join us for a 5-week
bible study entitled Companions in Christ. The study group
will meet each Thursday evening from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.,
beginning Thursday, February 7, 2008.
Some of the previous studies have included looking at books
by various authors such as Jay B. McDaniel's With Roots and
Wings: Christianity in an Age of Ecology and Dialogue, Marcus
Borg's Meeting Jesus Again For The First Time, Ched Myers'
Say to This Mountain, Joyce Rupp's May I Have This Dance,
and Susan Farnham's Listening Hearts.
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