Christian Education and Nurture
Christian Education and Nurture
Sunday School
Sundays, (following the Children and Youth Sermon) we have Sunday School for all kids in grades K-6. The curriculum this year is the "Whole People of God", a curriculum developed by the United Church of Canada and endorsed by the United Church of Christ.
Peace Camp
Peace Camp is a multicultural camp with the mission to provide a fun, educational environment in which children can learn messages and practices of nonviolence and peacemaking. Our theme this year was “Let Peace Begin with Me,” and we featured lessons, music, yoga and art each evening. This year Peace Camp will be held on August 19-23, 2019 from 9 to noon at Smyrna UCC.
Camp Adams
Camp Adams is a rustic nature retreat and youth camp owned by the the Central Pacific Conference. It is located in Colton 11 miles away on 216 acres of temperate rain forest.
There is a full camping program for youth during the summer and other youth events take place during the year.
Smyrna's Women's Fellowship provides Camperships so that all our youth can attend a camp.
Lenten Soup Suppers
A month of Lenten activities begins with a Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper and worship service the night before Lent begins. For the next six weeks there are weekly meals, study groups and worship. The last week before Easter, there is a service with communion commemorating the Last Supper.
and New Member Confirmation Classes
Confirmation class are held periodically as there is a need. New member sessions take place on a as-needed basis.
Nursery
If you have little ones, you are welcome to stay in the sanctuary, or to step out to use the nursery (where you will still be able to hear the service) at any time, whichever is more comforabe for you.
Scholarships
The Glenda Yoder Sano Church Scholarship program benefits our church youth going on to college or technical or and vocational training. There is an application process and the scholarship is renewable.
2019 Scholarship Awards
Three Glenda Yoder Sano Scholarships were awarded in May:
Donald Hammock - $800
Lincoln Bangs - $800
Josh Marshall - $800
Halloween Party
Christian Nurture provides the community with a Halloween Party in October.
Games! Crafts! Art Project! And Treats! are featured.