Anna (2nd from right) brings friends from Coventry Ringers at Cary Presbyterian to play on creativity Sunday

The Traditional Worship Service (10:30 am) is prepared for all generations to worship together. Children and youth start the morning with their families; parents might wish to ask an usher for Sharing Basket crayons and clipboards with paper to assist children in worshipping creatively. Children and youth join adults in the call to worship, welcoming of visitors, prayer of invocation, singing, and hearing scripture. Sometimes they lead parts of the service, either as a group or by offering their individual talents.

Stable animals prepare for the Advent Pageant

These are followed by a Children's Time, a message prepared for children; parents are welcome to join their children on the floor at the front.  After the Children's Time, children and youth go to church school.  [On first Sundays and special festivals, middle and high school youth remain in worship.]  Children who prefer to remain in worship with their parents may do so.

4th and 5th graders enact 9th commandment

In church school the children and youth have an opportunity to explore their growing faith with their peers. This is a time set aside for them to "nurture their spiritual growth and work for justice," in the words of CUCC's mission statement. Through age-appropriate learning activities and loving interactions with adults and each other, the children and youth are given opportunities to experience the wonder and mystery of God and to live their faith.

We are excited by our growing program for our younger members.  We're exploring our dreams for them and defining what we want to provide for and with them. Take a look at the draft blueprint (pdf)!