St. James Episcopal Church

Youth Christian Education

youth christian formation

First day of Sunday School - September 12
ICE CREAM SOCIAL in Stillwell Hall following the 9 AM service.

Sunday School begins at 10:15 and ends at 11:10.  We ask that you respect the beginning and ending times.  In order to get children to class at 10:15, you may bypass the greeting of clergy at the rear or leave the church at the front.

  • Class for 4 through 7 year olds (pre-k through 2nd grade) - Danee Hoover, Cathechist ; Carolyn Tomiuk, Assistant Cathechist; and Carroll Webbe Toole.
    • Meets in the ATRIUM
    • Uses the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Montessori approach to learning the Episcopal faith.
  • Class for Grades 3, 4, and 5  - Licia Correll, Lead Teacher
    • Meets in St. Mary's Room
    • Uses I Live Big curriculum with Old and New Testament Bible stories.
  • Middlers (6th- 8th grade)  - Diane Jacober, Lead Teacher
    • Meets in St. James Room
    • Explores various life issues and how the Christian Faith offers a meaningful foundation for dealing with personal issues during these formative years.

We are excited about the curriculum used for the different age groups and for beginning another cycle of life long Christian Formation. Thank you for sharing your children with us. We will treat them as the gifts that they are.

Important tips for parents: Sit in the front pews so that your children can see and fully participate in the Eucharist.  In order to get your child to Sunday School on time, please leave at the end of the service by the exit at the front of the church, get him/her a snack in Stillwell Hall and take your child to the classroom.  The teachers ask that your child remain in class until it ends at 11:10.

While your children are in Sunday School, there is also an adult class, held in the St James or Trinity Room. Look in the Sunday bulletin for a brief description. Get a cup of coffee and try a class. The adult classes begin at 10:20 and end at 11:10.