Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Begin Again
Some school districts begin their school year this week. It seems early to those of us who grew up in places where school usually didn't begin until the week of Labor Day. Summer isn't over for another six weeks, and already we find ourselves reflecting back on what we did over the "Summer." For me, this time of year always brings a sense of restlessness. For 19 years of my life this time of year was the time to prepare for school--often moving not just into another grade or year of college, but into new spaces and locations. I've ever quite been able to shake that rhythm.
And so it is with our so-called "western" culture, and even our church. We become more and more separated from the rural/agricultural rhythms of our forebears, yet we can't quite shake it. The harvest is underway, and there is time again for education and other things.
Are we ready for the return of Sunday School? Of our Adult Forums? Christian Formation Hours? Supplies laid in for the year? Volunteers recruited and trained?
Fall is coming.
It's time.
Begin again.
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We have a very small Sunday School program, and we use your lessons every week--they are wonderful and so age appropriate. This year we are looking at incorporating an intergenerational lesson maybe 3 or 4 times a year, so I'm very interested in those lessons too. I also use the lesson plans as a basis for Children's Chapel every Sunday of the year. After the Gospel reading, children who are 3 years old to 3rd grade follow a little crucifer (taking turns week by week) out of the sanctuary for a reading and craft based on the Gospel at their level of understanding. They come back into the sanctuary at the Peace. I also use Children's Worship Bulletins to augment the Gospel lesson. Thank you so much.
Elizabeth Sampson
Christian Education Director
St. Matthews Episcopal Church
Universal City, TX
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