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Christian Education for All Ages
Williamsville United Methodist Church is committed to nurturing Christian education and fellowship in our children, youth, and adults. We view Christian education as a lifelong process of learning, understanding, believing, and implementing lessons from Scripture into our lives. Every week we have over 150 children, youth, and adults participating in some form of Christian education. We firmly believe you are never too old to participate in Christian education!
Judy Toone, our Director of Christian Education, coordinates educational settings such as Sunday school programs for children and youth, Junior and Senior High United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF), Adult Christian Education (ACE) classes, and special CE programs throughout the year including Vacation Bible School. Judy and the dynamic Christian Education Team view every Christian education setting as an opportunity to help people of every age become more familiar with God's teachings and how we can live as faithful Christians in the world God has called us to serve.
Sunday School Registration Form
To register your child or youth to participate in a Sunday school class at WUMC, please complete the Registration Form, which is available as a downloadable PDF file. Return the completed form to your child's Sunday school teacher, the church office, or Judy Toone, Director of Christian Education. Also, feel free to contact Judy anytime with questions or comments about the Christian education and youth programs at WUMC (Office 634-4800; e-mail jtoone@williamsvilleumc.org).
Safe Sanctuaries Policy
Williamsville United Methodist Church has been a leader in the Upper New York Annual Conference in developing Safe Sanctuaries Policy. We are extremely concerned about providing a safe place in our church for children and other vulnerable adults where they can learn, grow, and be nourished in the Christian faith. Our Safe Sanctuaries Policy, which has been in place since 2004, includes a two-adult rule, windows in every classroom, and training and screening for volunteers and staff. For example, volunteers must be involved in the church for a minimum of six months before they can work with children or youth, and minimum age requirements are in effect for youth workers. A complete copy of our Safe Sanctuaries Policy is available in the church office.
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 Christian Education Dates to Remember
- Monday, February 6 - 6:30 p.m. - Christian Education Team Meeting
- Sunday, February 12 - 9:45 a.m. - Family Brunch - Hosted by Christian Education Team
- Sunday, February 19 - 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School Movie Day for ages 3 through 4th grade
- Sunday, February 26 - 9:45 a.m. - New rotation begins for Kindergarten through 4th grades Sunday school classes
Please double-check the Weekly Sunday Messenger and WUMC's Events Calendar on this web site for any changes to the schedule.
 Family Brunch - February 12
There will be no regular Sunday school classes in between services on Sunday, February 12. Instead, that morning the Christian Education Team would like to invite those participating in Sunday school classes of all ages, youth groups, and their families to join us in Fillmore Hall for a “Family Brunch” for a time of joining hands and building on love together!
The Christian Education Team will provide the paper products and drinks (coffee, tea, hot cocoa and juice). We ask each family to bring a dish (filled with food, of course) to share with others.
Please RSVP using the sign-up sheet outside of Fillmore Hall to give us a head count and what food everyone is bringing to share. Children attending must be accompanied by a parent since there will be no Sunday school teachers "on duty" that day. Thanks for understanding!
Confirmation 2012
Preparations for Confirmation 2012 are under way. Confirmation classes will be held beginning Monday, February 6, 2012, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. and will run through Monday, May 7. Confirmation will take place on Sunday, May 13, 2012. Confirmation class is open to all youth in 8th grade or higher who wish to have a deeper understanding of the Christian faith, so that they might be prepared to affirm their belief and desire to participate in the life of the church. If you missed the December 9 deadline to register for these classes, please contact Pastor Carmen.
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CE News
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| Christian Education Team Meeting - February 6 A warm welcome to anyone interested in attending our Christian Education Team meetings. We are always looking for new faces and ideas. So if you’ve ever thought about becoming more involved in this ministry, please join us! This month we will meet on Monday, February 6, at 6:30 p.m., in the church office. See you then! |
| Adult Volunteers Needed for Confirmation Pastor Carmen is seeking adult volunteers to help with Confirmation classes in 2012. Classes will be held on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. from February 6 through May 7. If you are interested in helping with the classes, please contact
Pastor Carmen as soon as possible. Thank you! |
| Visit the Family Life Links Page Visit the Family Life Links page of this Web site to learn more about summer camp opportunities supported by our Upper New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. This page also includes links to surf safe Web sites for children and youth. |
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