Sunday at 9:45am –  Godly Play with Shannon Godly Play is a Montessori-based storytelling technique. Shannon will tell a Bible story using simple figures and then ask the kids open-ended questions about their thoughts and feelings. Afterwards there is time to create an artistic response to the story using art supplies, playdoh, clay, or whatever you have nearby at home! This program … Read More

Saturday at 6pm – Youth Poster Making! (Grades 6+) – Social justice movements often involve posters and signs! Learn how to choose a great slogan and design for an issue you care about. Please have supplies (i.e. poster board, paper, old cardboard, markers, paints, glitter, etc!) available if possible.  https://zoom.us/j/96537932731?pwd=d0RUbmF4MzNGUk5Ba29FR3F5bnFSZz09 Sunday at 9:45am –  Kids Music Time with Julie – Kids of all ages … Read More

Sunday at 9:45am –  Godly Play with Shannon Godly Play is a Montessori-based storytelling technique. Shannon will tell a Bible story using simple figures and then ask the kids open-ended questions about their thoughts and feelings. Afterwards there is time to create an artistic response to the story using art supplies, playdoh, clay, or whatever you have nearby at home! This program … Read More

Here are some great books and videos for older elementary and middle schoolers on the topic of race and civil rights.   From the Desk of Zoe Washington By Janae Marks • Ages 8+ This book is about Zoe, a 12 year old girl who, after starting a correspondence with her incarcerated father, Marcus, sets out to prove his innocence. … Read More

Sunday at 9:45am – Godly Play with Shannon: Godly Play is a Montessori-based storytelling technique. Shannon will tell a Bible story using simple figures and then ask the kids open-ended questions about their thoughts and feelings. Afterwards there is time to create an artistic response to the story using art supplies, playdoh, clay, or whatever you have nearby at home! … Read More

The first Sunday after Labor Day is often a special one at CCSM, particularly for families! In a non-pandemic year, we’d have lunch and games on the church lawn, kids would meet their program leaders for the year, we’d form new communities and re-connect with friends after the summer. This year is a bit different (what else is new!) but … Read More

Elaine Kauffman put together a great list of kids’ books on the topic of race and civil rights. You’ll want to see these! PICTURE BOOKS ON RACE AND CIVIL RIGHTS The Story Of Ruby Bridges By Robert Coles • Illustrated by George Ford • Grade K-3 This is the true story of a child told in a way that children … Read More

This meeting is for both parents and youth! Confirmation is a program for high school aged youth to learn more about the church, the Bible, faith, and more — and then to decide whether to join the church as a full member. (Youth can still fully participate in the program regardless).

Sunday at 9:45am – Kids’ Summer Program with Elaine and Sheryl! Kids of all ages are invited to participate in our dynamic, interactive summer program. The theme this year is Noah’s Ark, animals, and caring for the Earth. Stories, games, activities, and learning about nature. Please have paper and drawing materials nearby!  https://zoom.us/j/333636518?pwd=UlJiVmFkeVFTaFJiSklRdXduUHBkdz09 Sunday at 11:30am – Youth “Contenders” Discussion: High school … Read More

Saturday at 7pm – Youth Play Settlers of Catan! This is a complicated but fun game – that’s why we are playing every week! Please let Laura Keating know if you’d like to play so she can arrange groups and give you the link! lkeating@ses.psr.edu Sunday at 9:45am – Kids’ Summer Program with Elaine and Sheryl! Kids of all ages are invited to … Read More

Friday at 6:00pm – Youth Group with Laura!: Join Laura and youth for a fun evening of games, chatting, and catching up! More details soon! https://zoom.us/j/96537932731?pwd=d0RUbmF4MzNGUk5Ba29FR3F5bnFSZz09 Saturday at 7pm – Youth Play Settlers of Catan! This is a complicated but fun game – that’s why we are playing every week! Please let Laura Keating know if you’d like to play so she can … Read More

Friday at 6:30pm – Youth Movie Night (*Note later start time): Make popcorn, grab dinner, and we’ll watch a movie together (family members welcome!). Please send me your vote for either Bad News Bears OR Troop Zero by Friday at noon! We’ll watch on Zoom so we can chat during the movie and share our reactions.  https://zoom.us/j/96537932731?pwd=d0RUbmF4MzNGUk5Ba29FR3F5bnFSZz09 Saturday at 7pm – Youth … Read More

Friday at 6pm – Youth Art Night! We’ll start off with some Pictionary online together to warm up and then maybe do some painting/art/craft projects while we catch up on life! Please bring some art supplies or any crafts you are working on right now. https://zoom.us/j/96537932731?pwd=d0RUbmF4MzNGUk5Ba29FR3F5bnFSZz09 Saturday at 7pm – Youth Play Settlers of Catan! This is a complicated but fun game – … Read More

Friday at 6pm – Youth Mystery Puzzle/Escape Room! We’ll work together to figure out clues to solve some puzzles related to different themes – Harry Potter, Minecraft, etc! https://zoom.us/j/96537932731?pwd=d0RUbmF4MzNGUk5Ba29FR3F5bnFSZz09 Saturday at 7pm – Youth Play Settlers of Catan! This is a complicated but fun game – that’s why we are playing every week! Please let Laura Keating know if you’d like to play … Read More