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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Welcome to our church! We are a welcoming, open church family that is very glad to have you and your children worship with us. You may have questions about our Church School, such as where do children go during worship, and is there care for an infant or toddler? We hope this sheet answers your questions, but if not, please ask any one of us!

WORSHIP AND CHURCH SCHOOL HAPPEN AT THE SAME TIME

Generally, children stay with their families at the beginning of worship, though most infants and toddlers join the Infant/Toddler room right away. This is a family decision and you are welcome to keep your very young ones with you. Children from toddlers up to fourth grade go up front to the chancel during Children's Sharing Time. You are welcome to accompany your children. The SMBC youth (grades 5-12) will leave for their classes at this time. After the Sharing Time, you may accompany your child(ren) to their classrooms (locations listed below.) Please let the teacher know your name, child's name, and a way to contact you so that we can let you know what's going on at UCC/VF.

CHURCH SCHOOL CLASSES

We have Infant/Toddler care for the full worship hour, and separate classes for: Preschool (3s and 4s), Kindergarten & 1stg grade, 2nd - 4th grades, Middle School Sunday Morning Breakfast Club 5th and 6th grades, Junior High Sunday Morning Breakfast Club 7th and 8th grades, and Senior High Sunday Morning Breakfast Club 9th-12th grades. The Sunday Morning Breakfast Clubs are referred to as "SMBC."



LOCATION OF CLASS ROOMS AND MEETING ROOMS

It may help to have someone guide you through our new facilities! Please ask anyone for directions, and look for the class signs by the doors. Until we meet, here are some tips to help you get around: Infant/Toddler Room (ages newborn to about 3): From the Gathering Hall adjacent to the Sanctuary, turn right toward the Church Office and look immediately to your right. This room is staffed by two adults.

Preschool: From the Gathering Hall adjacent to the Sanctuary, turn left toward the Education Wing, then turn right at the end of the hall. The Preschool class is the last on your left. There is one teacher and a class helper. Kindergarten & 1st grade: From the Gathering Hall adjacent to the Sanctuary, turn left toward the Education Wing, then turn right at the end of the hall. The K & 1st grade class is the second on your left.

2nd - 4th grades: From the Gathering Hall adjacent to the Sanctuary, turn left toward the Education Wing, then turn right at the end of the hall. The 2nd - 4th grade class is the third on your left.

Middle School Sunday Morning Breakfast Club 5th and 6th grades: From the Gathering Hall adjacent to the Sanctuary, proceed through the hall to the Media Center. This room is in the conference room on the right.

Junior High Sunday Morning Breakfast Club 7th and 8th grades: From the Gathering Hall adjacent to the Sanctuary, turn right toward the Church Office. The Jr. High SMBC lounge is immediately on your left, with the couches and pianos.

Senior High Sunday Morning Breakfast Club 9th-12th grades: From the Gathering Hall adjacent to the Sanctuary, turn right toward the Church Office. The Sr. High SMBC meets in the last room on your left before the end of the hall. Updated 12/05


United Church of Christ at Valley Forge | 45 Walker Road | Wayne, PA 19087 | 610.688.8588 | church@uccvf.org