Wednesday, February 22, 2012

 Third Congregational Church    

Established 1773  

 94 Miner Street, Middletown, CT 06457  

860-632-0733  

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 Third Congregational Church    

Established 1773  

 94 Miner Street, Middletown, CT 06457  

860-632-0733  

Facebook 

Directions - Mapquest

Sunday School Calendar

Sunday School / Nursery

Held during worship service (10:00 A.M.) unless otherwise noted.

Nursery: Open to children from birth to four years of age.

Sunday School: Open to students from Pre-K- to High School.

 

Pilgrim Fellowship

Church youth group for students in seventh through twelth grade. Meetings are typically held on the fourth Sunday of the month at 11:30 A.M. (lunch is provided). Watch for notices in the church bulletin, newsletter and on the bulletin board for upcoming events.

Board of Christian Education (BCE)

Meetings are typically held on the third sunday of the month at 8:45 A.M. in classroom #3. All are welcome to attend these meetings.

***Please check back often. Changes are inevitable.***

Date
Activities

September 11

Family Sunday - Rally Sunday - Teacher Dedication
Students will be dismissed to their classes to enjoy some "Welcome Back to Sunday School" activities.
Third Church Community Picnic / Open House / BBQ immediately follows

September 18

BCE Meeting 8:45 A.M. Classroom #3
10:00 A.M. Regular class

September 23

PF Meeting 6:30 P.M.

September 25

10:00 A.M. Regular class - Communion Practice (younger students)
Confirmation Class Meeting - Parents only - 11:30 A.M. Minister's Office

October 2

Family Sunday - World Communion Sunday
Grades 5th/6th Usher and Read

The students will sit with their parents, partaking in the Communion Service, based on family preferences
Third Grade Bible presentation

October 9

10:00 A.M. Regular class - Prayer Circle

October 16

BCE Meeting 8:45 A.M. Classroom #3
10:00 A.M. Regular class (Pastor Norm with 3rd/4th grade, first 15 minutes of class time)

October 23

10:00 A.M. Regular class
White Gifts Bake Sale

October 28

PF Meeting 6:30 P.M.

October 30

10:00 A.M. Regular class
White Gifts Bake Sale

November 6

10:00 A.M. Regular class
White Gifts Bake Sale

November 13

BCE Meeting 8:45 A.M. Classroom #3
10:00 A.M. Regular class
November 18 PF Meeting 6:30 P.M.  - Making desserts for annual Thanksgiving Dinner

November 20

Family Sunday - Students will remain with their families for the entire worship service
Grades 3rd/4th Usher and Read
Special Music
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner following worship service.
Unstaffed nursery will be available for use, as needed.

November 27

First Sunday of Advent
Students will join the congregation for the lighting of the Advent Candle, returning to class following the decorating of the Christmas tree.
(Pastor Norm with 5th/6th grade, first 15 minutes of class time)
Pageant Meeting 11:15 A.M. Education Area

December 4


Second Sunday of Advent
Teacher Communion 9:40 A.M. Classroom #1
Students will join the congregation for the lighting of the Advent Candle, returning to class following the decorating of the Christmas tree.
Pageant Meeting 11:15 A.M. Education Area

December 11

Third Sunday of Advent
BCE Meeting 8:45 A.M. Classroom #3
Students will join the congregation for the lighting of the Advent Candle, returning to class following the decorating of the Christmas tree.
Pageant Meeting 11:15 A.M. Education Area

December 18

Fourth Sunday of Advent
Family Sunday - Christmas Pageant
Students will remain with the families for the entire worship service

PF Meeting - will enjoy a lunch or dinner together, participating in a left/right gift exchange

December 24

5:00 P.M. Family Christmas Eve Service
11:00 P.M. Candlelight Service

December 25

No Sunday School Classes or Staffed Nursery

January 1

No Sunday School Classes or Staffed Nursery

January 8

10:00 A.M. Regular class

January 15

BCE Meeting 8:45 A.M. Classroom #3
10:00 A.M. Regular class (Pastor Norm with 7th/8th grade, first 15 minutes of class time)

January 22

10:00 A.M. Regular class

January 27
PF Meeting 6:30 P.M.

January 29

10:00 A.M. Regular class

February 5

10:00 A.M. Regular Class

February 12

BCE Meeting 8:45 A.M. Classroom #3
10:00 A.M. Regular class - Prayer Circle

February 19

10:00 A.M. Pancake Breakfast - Good News Clowns
No regular Sunday school classes

February 22

Ash Wednesday
February 24
PF Meeting 6:30 P.M.

February 26

10:00 A.M. Regular class

March 4

Family Sunday - Teacher Appreciation
Special Music

The teachers will attend the regular church service, enjoying a special presentation, in their honor. The students and substitutes will prepare a pasta meal, to be enjoyed by all, immediately following the worship service.

March 11

10:00 A.M. Regular class - Prayer Circle

March 18

BCE Meeting 8:45 A.M. Classroom #3
10:00 A.M. Regular class
(Pastor Norm with 5th/6th grade, first 15 minutes of class time)
March 23
PF Meeting 6:30 P.M.

March 25

10:00 A.M. Regular class

April 1

10:00 A.M. Regular class - Palm Sunday

April 6

Good Friday

April 8

Easter Sunday
Family Sunday
Students will remain with their families for the entire worship service; unstaffed nursery will be available for use, as needed

Easter Egg hunt immediately following the worship service

April 15

BCE Meeting 8:45 A.M. Classroom #3
10:00 A.M. Regular class

April 22

10:00 A.M. Regular class
Confirmation Class at Fishers Island
April 27
PF Meeting 6:30 P.M.

April 29

10:00 A.M. Regular class

May 6

Family Sunday - Confirmation Ceremony
High School Ushers and Reads

May 13

10:00 A.M. Regular class - Prayer Circle
Happy Mother's Day!

Special Music

May 20

BCE Meeting 8:45 A.M. Classroom #3
10:00 A.M. Bible Jeopardy
May 25
PF Meeting 6:30 P.M.

May 27

10:00 A.M. Regular Class - Prayer Circle
2:00 P.M. Westfield Fire Parade (parade participants should be at the firehouse by 1:30 P.M.)

June 3

10:00 A.M. Regular class

June 10

10:00 A.M. Regular class
PF participating at Relay for Life

June 17

Sunday School Recognition Sunday
7th/8th grade Usher and Read
Special Music

Happy Father's Day!
BCE Meeting 11:15 A.M. Classroom #
3

July TBD

Vacation Bible School 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.



 

Sunday School Calendar

Sunday School / Nursery

Held during worship service (10:00 A.M.) unless otherwise noted.

Nursery: Open to children from birth to four years of age.

Sunday School: Open to students from Pre-K- to High School.

 

Pilgrim Fellowship

Church youth group for students in seventh through twelth grade. Meetings are typically held on the fourth Sunday of the month at 11:30 A.M. (lunch is provided). Watch for notices in the church bulletin, newsletter and on the bulletin board for upcoming events.

Board of Christian Education (BCE)

Meetings are typically held on the third sunday of the month at 8:45 A.M. in classroom #3. All are welcome to attend these meetings.

***Please check back often. Changes are inevitable.***

Date
Activities

September 11

Family Sunday - Rally Sunday - Teacher Dedication
Students will be dismissed to their classes to enjoy some "Welcome Back to Sunday School" activities.
Third Church Community Picnic / Open House / BBQ immediately follows

September 18

BCE Meeting 8:45 A.M. Classroom #3
10:00 A.M. Regular class

September 23

PF Meeting 6:30 P.M.

September 25

10:00 A.M. Regular class - Communion Practice (younger students)
Confirmation Class Meeting - Parents only - 11:30 A.M. Minister's Office

October 2

Family Sunday - World Communion Sunday
Grades 5th/6th Usher and Read

The students will sit with their parents, partaking in the Communion Service, based on family preferences
Third Grade Bible presentation

October 9

10:00 A.M. Regular class - Prayer Circle

October 16

BCE Meeting 8:45 A.M. Classroom #3
10:00 A.M. Regular class (Pastor Norm with 3rd/4th grade, first 15 minutes of class time)

October 23

10:00 A.M. Regular class
White Gifts Bake Sale

October 28

PF Meeting 6:30 P.M.

October 30

10:00 A.M. Regular class
White Gifts Bake Sale

November 6

10:00 A.M. Regular class
White Gifts Bake Sale

November 13

BCE Meeting 8:45 A.M. Classroom #3
10:00 A.M. Regular class
November 18 PF Meeting 6:30 P.M.  - Making desserts for annual Thanksgiving Dinner

November 20

Family Sunday - Students will remain with their families for the entire worship service
Grades 3rd/4th Usher and Read
Special Music
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner following worship service.
Unstaffed nursery will be available for use, as needed.

November 27

First Sunday of Advent
Students will join the congregation for the lighting of the Advent Candle, returning to class following the decorating of the Christmas tree.
(Pastor Norm with 5th/6th grade, first 15 minutes of class time)
Pageant Meeting 11:15 A.M. Education Area

December 4


Second Sunday of Advent
Teacher Communion 9:40 A.M. Classroom #1
Students will join the congregation for the lighting of the Advent Candle, returning to class following the decorating of the Christmas tree.
Pageant Meeting 11:15 A.M. Education Area

December 11

Third Sunday of Advent
BCE Meeting 8:45 A.M. Classroom #3
Students will join the congregation for the lighting of the Advent Candle, returning to class following the decorating of the Christmas tree.
Pageant Meeting 11:15 A.M. Education Area

December 18

Fourth Sunday of Advent
Family Sunday - Christmas Pageant
Students will remain with the families for the entire worship service

PF Meeting - will enjoy a lunch or dinner together, participating in a left/right gift exchange

December 24

5:00 P.M. Family Christmas Eve Service
11:00 P.M. Candlelight Service

December 25

No Sunday School Classes or Staffed Nursery

January 1

No Sunday School Classes or Staffed Nursery

January 8

10:00 A.M. Regular class

January 15

BCE Meeting 8:45 A.M. Classroom #3
10:00 A.M. Regular class (Pastor Norm with 7th/8th grade, first 15 minutes of class time)

January 22

10:00 A.M. Regular class

January 27
PF Meeting 6:30 P.M.

January 29

10:00 A.M. Regular class

February 5

10:00 A.M. Regular Class

February 12

BCE Meeting 8:45 A.M. Classroom #3
10:00 A.M. Regular class - Prayer Circle

February 19

10:00 A.M. Pancake Breakfast - Good News Clowns
No regular Sunday school classes