Children's Time

Children are invited to join Pastor Rick for a special children's message during worship service on Sunday mornings in the Sanctuary.

Children's Worship

During the worship service every Sunday children (4 years old and K - 3rd graders) gather for age appropriate worship experiences including singing and extended Bible learning. We use Seasons of the Spirit resources so that the children are working with the same biblical passage as is being used in worship. The children process behind the green flag from children's time in worship to their respective worship rooms and return to the Sanctuary for the closing of worship.

Vacation Bible School 2010 - "Under Construction"

Planning is underway for this year's VBS to be held from 5:30-8:00 p.m.  Monday - Friday, August 2-6. For more information contact Sara Weatherman.  This year's theme is based on Habitat for Humanity and will include a building project for the older children.

3 year olds - 7th graders sign up by July 25:  Registration Form.

Camps at La Foret - Summer 2010

• MADD: June 27 - July 3

• Grandparent & Me: July 8-10

• Explorer, Voyager Music: July 11-17

• Contemplative Life (Adult): July 11-17

• Pioneer, Explorer Music, Voyager: July 18-24

See http://rmcucc.org/camps/campshome.htm for age requirements for each camp and to register.

Education Hour at 9 a.m. on Sundays Beginning Sept. 12

Age-appropriate Biblical and spiritual learning opportunities for ages 3 through 7th grade using a variety of resources designed to engage the learners in stories of faith.

The last day for Sunday School classes is May 23. Join us for a picnic following the worship service on this Sunday. Children's Worship will continue in the summer at 9:30 a.m. from May 30-Sept. 5.

Sunday School will begin again on Sept. 12, 2010, with the following classes:

• Child care for children under 3 in the Nursery.
• Pre-School Class for 3 - 5 year olds is in Room 12.
• The Kindergarten Class - 3rd Grade.
• Grades 4 - 7th  "Snapping Turtles" is an active group involved in various learning experiences.

Children learn and experience Bible stories as they tell stories, play, create art, and learn together.

Child Care

Child care with a paid provider is available throughout Sunday mornings, during the worship service and Sunday School. Also, a quiet room is available at the back of the Sanctuary for infants and parents during worship.

Parent Handbook Fall 2009

The Parent Handbook is available: http://www.ucclongmont.org/content/documents/ParentHandbook_091001.pdf

Our Whole Lives (OWL) Sexuality Education - Fall 2010

The OWL class for Kindergarten and 1st Graders with leaders Haven Howell and Louis Krupnick completed their course in November. The class focused on our bodies - keeping them healthy and safe, gender characteristics, feelings, and the nature of families. A major goal of the class was to promote and enhance conversations about human sexuality at home. Many thanks for the support of parents in this process! The next O.W.L. class for 4-6th graders will take place in the fall of 2010. Call Sara Weatherman (303-776-4940) for information on this series.

Moses and the Freedom Fanatics - March 2010

In January Sunday School and Children's Worship (K - 7th) started the musical "Moses and the Freedom Fanatics." Learning songs and Biblical stories, building sets and props, doing staging and choreography, and practicing lines will all be part of the program. Tryouts for major parts  took place in December.

Thanks to all who helped with the musical: designing and building sets, creating costumes, working with choreography and staging. The musical was presented on March 7 and a celebration party was held on March 14 after church to watch the DVD.

The children (K-7th) are continued the study of Moses in March.

Crop Hunger Walk 2009

The Snapping Turtles Sunday School class (4-7th graders) participated in the CROP Hunger Walk on Oct. 18. There were 16 walkers from First Congregational Longmont UCC, and together we raised $946!

The CROP Hunger Walk helps children and families worldwide -- and right here in the Boulder County Community Food Share -- to have food for today, while building for a better tomorrow. Each year some 2 million CROP Walkers, volunteers, and sponsors put their caring into action, raising over $16 million per year to help end hunger and poverty around the world -- and in their own communities. Together we can be part of the solution!

Thanks to everyone who donated to our team!

Vacation Bible School 2009 - Camp E.D.G.E.

Thanks to all the volunteers who made VBS 2009 a success. Forty-four children participated on August 3-7.

Camp E.D.G.E.: EXPERIENCE AND DISCOVER GOD EVERYWHERE is a program designed to bring children closer to God as they discover God is with them at all times, in all places, and in all circumstances, ready to help them and guide them. We will learn the E.D.G.E. Pledge:
• God is with me. I will stay close to God.
• God guides me. I will follow.
• God teaches me. I will learn.
• God loves me. I will love God and others.
• God sends me. I will go.

Using a camping theme, each evening we made a trek away from base camp (opening assembly), including: Trek to the Promised Land, Trek to Bethlehem, Trek to the Pharisee's House, Trek to the Upper Room, and Trek to Galilee. Stops along the way included music, art, recreation, and science.

This is an annual summer event in the evenings which includes music, crafts, games, and snacks with a Bible theme each year.

Other Events

Periodic picnics in the park and other special occasions include families with children. All-church events throughout the year are designed for people of all ages. These include inter-generational worship services where the children stay with their families instead of going to Children's Worship.