Children’s Christian Formation Co-Operative

We at All Saints have always valued our Children and have supported them in their faith. The lower church school leaders formed the CCF Co-op and we are now entering its third year.

Our structure is simple. There is presently a CCF Board made up of teachers and volunteers that share the work of organizing, staffing and planning for the various activities and events that the children participate in throughout the school year. At that time we asked YOU, the parents, family members and parishioners to provide a safe, engaging and spiritual place for all children. We were thrilled with the level of participation, support and assistance received this past the year and we are asking for that commitment to continue for this coming church school year.

Thank you to all who became involved and to those who have been thinking about it, please consider how you might participate and join us. We are really excited for the coming church school year and are looking forward to working with you.

You may be familiar with Co-op’s in terms of traditional children’s schooling where a time commitment was required for enrollment. We don’t envision the CCF in such strict terms. Each Sunday, all children are welcome to attend Sunday school but we ask that if you enroll your child that you consider joining the spirit of a Co-op; that this Sunday school runs with the cooperation of parents, teachers and the parish as a whole. Beyond parents of young children, all members of the parish are invited to be a part of the CCF Co-op; it is an opportunity to live the promise made at baptisms to support these children in their life in Christ.

There are many areas in which you can fulfill that commitment:

Safe Church Advocate
Due to safe church policies we need to have at least 2 adults in any one classroom with our children. Our teachers need your support to uphold this important policy. A safe church advocate commits to being present in a classroom a minimum of 2 Sundays a year.
Special Events
There are a variety of special events that can take place throughout the year if there is enough support for them within the Co-op. In the past these events included:
  • Children's Chapel Worship Service
  • Creation Sunday/Blessing of the Animals service
  • Advent Celebration
  • Annual Christmas Pageant
  • Palm Sunday egg decorating
  • Community Garden planting banner creation events
  • End of the Year Strawberry Festival
The special events for this year will depend on the expressed interest and involvement of members of the Co-op.
Outreach Programs
The board’s outreach director will organize a range of outreach projects for the school year. Some of these programs are one time events, while others are on-going. Assistance is needed by members of the Co-op.
Children’s Worship
Children’s worship at All Saints has consisted of participation in a lower church school chapel and end of the school year church service. We are looking to involve the children more frequently in our Sunday worship. Help is needed with both of these programs.
Assistant Teach
Work with the classroom teacher to engage and instruct the students in their lessons. Each classroom group has a specific curriculum and teaching format already in place. Contact the head teacher for the age group you might be interested in working with. Students are organized into the following classes:
  • Atrium (Pre-K to K)
  • Bridge (1st and 2nd grade)
  • Firelight I (3rd and 4th grade)
  • Firelight II (5th grade)

We are looking forward to implementing our new Co-operative model but cannot do it without your help and participation. Let’s make this a success!

To become involved please contact the Childrens Christian Education Directors.

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