Behavior Guidelines
In order to provide a safe and comfortable environment for people of all ages in our church community, we ask that the children attending our programs follow some basic guidelines for behavior. Please review these with your children. The Religious Education Director will have an understanding for you to sign.
Worship and Class Time
Most Sundays our families enter the sanctuary together to
participate in the beginning of the service. The children are
welcome to sit with family or friends, but should be encouraged to
respect the space of those worshipping around them. Once they have
chosen a place to sit, they need to remain there, sit (not stand
on) the chairs, and use a whispering voice.
After the "Children's Space", they will be escorted by
the DRE and their teachers to their classrooms. If you suspect that
your child might have difficulty separating from you, please let
the DRE know beforehand so she may be of help.
Parents of little ones attending class for the first time are
welcome to join in class. During class time, the children are
expected to participate, follow the directions of their teachers,
and respect the space and feelings of their classmates. Young
children who are having difficulty with this will be asked to take
a "time-out" within the classroom.
Older children will be asked to spend some time with the DRE or
join their parents. Because we have only a brief hour each Sunday
to share in religious education, we want it to be as rewarding and
enjoyable as possible for everyone.
Coffee Hour
The children are dismissed from their classes at 12:10 PM. Please
remember to pick up the children from the nursery, preschool, and
primary at that time. All children are then welcome to help
themselves to treats on the patio. However, no food is permitted in
the RE wing, unless parents are present and a thorough cleanup is
done afterwards. Noisy play and running must be done outside only!
The children are encouraged to use the playground, but little ones
must be supervised.
No children will be allowed on the platform or near the
microphones. The piano and organ are also off limits, unless
permission is given by the Music Director. Remember, parents are
responsible for the behavior of their children during Coffee Hour.
If you must attend a meeting, please arrange for a responsible teen
or adult to watch your child.
Parent Participation
We strive to offer the highest quality Religious Education program
possible to the children of our church by carefully selecting
curriculum resources, delivering meaningful worship experiences,
and providing a nurturing environment for our children as they
develop spiritually and emotionally. We do this through a
cooperative effort in which we all share the responsibilities and
work together toward this common goal.
Each family with children participating in the Religious Education
Program is expected to assist with the program during the year.
Various aspects of the program are listed on these webpages. Please
indicate your preferences for participation, so that we can
effectively plan our year's activities. Thank yon in advance for
your support.
--The Religious Education Team