Youth Education
Our Sunday School meets every Sunday at 9:15-10:20am from September-May.
We are a diverse and intergenerational group of children ages 3 to 10. We have 3 devoted Adult Teachers.
All children are welcome - we are more than happy to accommodate and work with families and each child's specific needs, special needs etc.
*Nursery Care available from 9am-11:30am every Sunday
*Adult Bible Study ( 8 Week Sessions) meets during Sunday School 9:30-10:30am. Check Announcements and Calendar for specific dates and information.
GODLY PLAY SUNDAY SCHOOL
Our Sunday School uses a curriculum and methodology called Godly Play. Our Godly Play classroom environment and structure models church for our children and allows them to wonder about and experience God in a safe, welcoming, environment that fosters creativity, discovery, service, love and learning.
WHAT IS.....GODLY PLAY?
- Godly Play is a Judeo Christian curriculum that is uses Montessori methodology, using a discovery model of learning. Godly Play acknowledges that children have a valid experience of God at a very young age, but can lack the language to talk about it and work with it.
- Godly Play allows children to enter into religious language, work, worship and tradition.
- Godly Play is centered around having a relationship with God. It helps guide children into a model of wondering, responding and experiencing God in an authentic and genuine way that comes from their heart, on their own and in community.
- Godly Play fosters the process, the journey and embraces the creativity of the Holy Spirit.
- Godly Play honors the diversity of the Kingdom of God and what that brings to our response to God's Word and Story.
- Godly Play embraces silence and listening, as well as discussion and the variety of ways to respond to God's love and Word including prayer, music, art, service/stewardship, and the sharing/development of our spiritual gifts.
Watch this video to find out more about.....What is Godly Play?
Godly Play Website and Resources -
Our Sunday School Teachers
Kate Vigliano - Family Ministries Coordinator, Godly Play Trained Teacher
Jim Motzer - Volunteer Shepherd
Ryan Hammer - Volunteer Shepherd/Music Leader
A Model Sunday School Schedule
- 9am-9:15am - Children Arrive, Greeted
- 9:15 - Preliminary Activity ( Music, Reading, Activity/Game related to Lesson)
- 9:30 - Lesson Presentation
- 9:50 - Work and Response Period ( Children are encouraged to choose their materials and respond to the lesson)
- 10:10 - Prayer + "Feast"/Snack
- 10:25 - Blessing + Sending Out
For any questions, concerns, and/or to register your child for Sunday School at Berry
please contact Kate Vigliano, Family Ministries Coordinator
familymin.bumc@gmail.com
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