Category Archives: Children

Communiversity is April 30

Posted on April 21, 2017 by barbarafox

Youth will lead the 9:30 a.m. service, under the direction of Skitch Matson, and Tom Shelton will direct musical selections from the Youth Choir. At 1 p.m. the Communiversity fun begins. The Feed Truck Cafe begins to serve espresso, and … Continue reading →

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Learning from Children and Trees

Posted on April 9, 2017 by barbarafox

  The Children’s Choirs will present their musical, The Tale of Three Trees, on Sunday, April 23, at 9:30 and 11 a.m.  Written by Allen Pote and Tom Lang, and directed by Tom Shelton, this musical brings to life the … Continue reading →

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Mission Project for Sunday School

Posted on March 26, 2017 by barbarafox

Sunday School students will work on a mission project to support people in the local Princeton area. We will prepare Hygiene Kits that will be distributed to people who visit Cornerstone Community Kitchen. The Cornerstone Community Kitchen (CCK) offers a free and nutritious … Continue reading →

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Fourth Grade Bibles

Posted on February 24, 2017 by barbarafox

Director of Christian Education Machaela Irving — along with teachers Barbara Sageser, Janis McCarty, and Lorie Roth — presented each fourth grader with a NRSV Bible on February 12. They were curious and delighted!  

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What does God do?

Posted on January 17, 2017 by barbarafox

        God works in at least seven ways, said  Machaela Irving, director of Christian Education. In January at the Christian Education committee meeting, she offered this mini-study on what we are teaching our children. God creates. God sustains. … Continue reading →

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Bring the Family: January 16 Interfaith Service: Martin Luther King Jr.

Posted on January 7, 2017 by barbarafox

Every year the Princeton Clergy Association holds an Interfaith Service in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. , and this year our church will host it. On Monday, January 16 at 7 p.m. people from all walks of … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year: Fellowship Lunch January 22

Posted on January 3, 2017 by barbarafox

We will celebrate the Chinese New Year at a luncheon with our church family on Sunday, January 22, even though China, Korea, Japan, the Philippines and other countries observe New Year’s Day on January 1 of the Lunar Calendar. As … Continue reading →

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Sermon Series: The Absurdity of Advent – Enduring Peace

Posted on December 11, 2016 by barbarafox

On December 4, the second Sunday in Advent at the early service, Bob Meola read the scripture (from Isaiah and Philippians) Laverna Albury explained  the theme to the kids at Children’s Time in a clear and understandable way. And Rev. Catherine … Continue reading →

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Singing Joy and Ringing Faith

Posted on November 20, 2016 by barbarafox

Today, to illustrate “giving thanks” for 9:30 service at Children’s Time,  Tom Shelton presented five of the youngest choristers singing folk favorites like  “Kumbayah,” “I’ve Got the Joy in My Heart” and “This Little Light.” It was such a blessing … Continue reading →

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Green Robes, Young Singers

Posted on November 4, 2016 by barbarafox

Tom Shelton’s Lower Elementary choir tries on their robes. They wear them for the first time this Sunday, November 6, 9:30 a.m. at the All Saints Day service. Their smiles match their music!

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