This week in Sunday school

Sunday, December 14th

On this last Sunday of the calendar year - and the first Sunday School of the new church year - we’ll be exploring how the stories of Christmas show up in some of our favourite Christmas songs, preparing final decorations for the Lessons and Carols service happening later that night, and thinking together about what we want to do next semester in Sunday School. Oh, and, did someone say “dance party?”

this semester in sunday school

On the second and fourth Sundays of each month, Sunday School will be in person at St. Matthias’. We’re conscious of the need to maintain cleanliness and good ventilation, and we’re asking our families to do their part, too! We encourage anyone with a fever to stay home, and runny noses will be required to wear masks. We have our own pediatric masks available for anyone who develops a need during Sunday School, too. For more information about our in-person plan, drop us a line!

This semester, we’re spending time with stories Jesus told - and stories about Jesus! - in line with the lectionary. As we follow the liturgical calendar through our celebration of festivals like the Season of Creation, Thanksgiving, All Saints, Advent, and Christmas, we’ll discover the ways that the different seasons of our life as a community teach us lessons we can use in our whole lives.

We’re also looking for volunteers to come and spend time with the Sunday School so that Janet and Jessica can take alternate Sundays off. If you’re interested in being part of our little community, please get in touch with Fr. Patrick.

last week in sunday school

Sunday, November 30th

Our fall Family Service featured our new John the Baptist art (perfect for Advent!), some of our own liturgical contributions, and an excellent talk on waiting, watching, walking, and The Way.

next week in sunday school

Sunday, December 21st through Sunday, January 4th

Sunday School resumes on January 11th! While we are off, the Children’s Chapel in the church remains open to anyone in need of toys, puzzles, colouring, or activity sheets. Communion Bingo is also available, in both written and graphic formats.