Church School
Sunday Mornings at the Congregational Church
Our Church School is committed to the moral and spiritual development of our children. Through Bible stories, music, worship, crafts and social justice projects, we strive to pass on the historic Christian faith — our legacy of love — to the next generation.
Our Church School is based on these principles:
- It is possible to grow in the Christian faith without indoctrination or dogma. We trust that an open-minded, progressive approach to scripture and tradition can inspire a love of God.
- By learning about the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, children are given an example of compassion, justice, faith and love that will guide, inspire and enrich their own lives. But the Christ-centered nature of our Church School accepts that there are other paths to God as well.
- Social justice is an integral part of the Christian faith, not merely a by-product. We believe when our children learn about the state of the world and its most impoverished, they are becoming Christian in a most basic sense.
Along with our Church School, our entire church seeks to be a safe, fun and nurturing community.
Church School Curriculum
Our Church school curriculum is progressive, Bible inspired and age appropriate. Whenever possible our Church School lesson themes match the sermon topics so families can discuss church at home!
Sept 11....Welcome back to Church: All are welcome!
Sept 18....Parable of the Prodigal Son
Sept 25....Parable of the Good Samaritan
Oct 2.........Parable of the Sower
Oct 9.........Parable of the Talents
Oct 16......Children’s Festival: Images of God
Oct 23......Parable of the Vineyard
Oct 30......Build Your House Upon a Rock
Nov 6.......Original Blessing
Nov 13.....Parable of the New Wineskins
Nov 21.....Family Worship: Parable of the Pearl
Nov 2...... Advent Calendars and Poems
Dec 4.......The story of Mary and Joseph
Dec 1.......Angels and Shepherds
Dec 18.....Children’s Christmas Pageant: Jesus is Born!
Jan 1....... Epiphany Festival
Jan 8-29..................Jesus’ early ministry
Feb 3, 10..................Love One Another
Feb 24- Apr 1..........Lenten Studies: Giving Testimony
Apr 8 and 15: .........Easter and Resurrection
Apr 22 – June 10...UCC Faith Practices: Playing and Living Joyfully
More Occasions for Families with Children at
the Congregational Church of San Mateo
All Aboard for Train Day
Sat, February 4, 2012
3:00-5:00 pm
Calling all train buffs pint size through adults. This day is for you! We will have big electric trains to watch, Brio trains for playing, train crafts and delicious train cake! Little train buffs will receive a train goodie bag. Please invite your friends and neighbors to come. Bring some finger food to share. RSVP to 650-343-3694!
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Tues, February 21, 2012
6:00-7:30 pm.
Shrove Tuesday is the day before Lent and the right time to have pancakes for supper! Join us for a healthy pancakes meal as we celebrate the beginning of Lent as a church family. Kids will love the Mardi Gras necklaces, the pancake races and Lenten Bingo! It’s an event for the whole family.
Christian Education Open House
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Coffee Hour in the Classrooms
Get your passport and come visit the many classrooms in the Christian Education Building. You will hear about the children’s curriculum and see what they are doing when they leave the Sanctuary every Sunday. We promise cookies and coffee everywhere. AND, there will be prizes for those who VISIT EVERY CLASSROOM!
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Children’s Fun Day at CCSM
Kids Jumper and Ice Cream Social
Plan to stay after church on May 20. Just enjoy the spring weather as your kids play in the jumper and eat ice cream sundaes!
