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Children & Youth

Childcare
From 8:45 a.m. to noon, children from newborn to toddlers are cared for by staff and volunteers in Room 105. Care for children of all ages is offered during both the 9 a.m. First Service and the 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Service. Parents who wish to remain with their children are also welcome to bring them to the Heritage Room where they can listen to the 10:30 worship service while caring for their young children.

Church School
At 10:30, classes are offered for children, three years of age through 6th grade. Children in 3rd grade or older begin the morning in the sanctuary with their families. All children are welcome in worship at any time, but may choose to participate in the Church School program. Students leave the sanctuary during the second hymn with their teachers to go to Church School classrooms. 3- and 4-year-olds through first grade participate in the Montessori-based Godly Play program. Children in 2nd through 6th grades participate in a rotational curriculum unique to Plymouth; it explores scripture from the perspectives of global view, the arts, values and justice. All classes gather at 11:30 in the Fireside Room for music and community.

Plymouth’s Church School and Choir School programs are accessible to all children. Parents of children who have an IEP or 504 Plan should contact Jo Holcomb for information about the program.

Junior High
For 7th and 8th grade students, class discussions focus on world events, trends, exploring spirituality and religion, teen issues and identity. The program also includes service activities, retreats, lock-ins, fundraising and canoeing. Sunday mornings beginning after the second hymn to 11:50 a.m. in Room 108. Led by Carole Humphrey, Nina and Jasper Jonson. Contact PCJuniorHigh@gmail.com.
Jr. High Schedule

PF (Pilgrim Fellowship)
For 9th through 12th grade students, class features fellowship and student-initiated discussions on a variety of topics. The program also includes service activities, retreats, fundraising, outings, skiing and a mission trip. Sunday mornings following the second hymn to 11:50 a.m. Led by Danielle Kurtzleben and John Humphrey. Contact Paula Northwood (ext. 263). PF schedule

Confirmation
For 9th grade and older students preparing to be confirmed in their faith. Class features exploration of the main themes of the Christian faith. Activities include service projects, retreats and special events. Sundays, noon in the PF Room, Sept.-May. Paula Northwood (ext. 263). 2007-08 Confirmation Schedule: PDF

Winter Revival
During Sundays in January, the Winter Revival program replaces the usual Sunday morning religious education programming for children and youth at Plymouth. The primary focus is on some aspect of the arts and the impact of the arts on religious and spiritual life as well as social responsibility. The last Sunday of the month centers around a worship celebration and display celebrating the work of the children and youth. The 2008 program was the production of Benjamin Britten's Noye's Fludde.

Also see Choir School & Youth Choir.

At a glance..

• Childcare
• Church School
• Junior High
• PF (Senior High)
• Confirmation
• Winter Revival

2007 Confirmands (click on photo for enlargement)
This year’s confirmation class is thought to be one of the largest in at least 40 years. Pictured from left are Christy Venell, Annie Buenneke, Kendall Messer, Bobby Motch, Caroline Caspers, Zach Zoidis, Beck Eng-Bue, Laura Tsai, Paula Lehman (teacher), Brett Stolpestad, Claire Wilhelm, Teddy Schreck, Al Kruse, Christian Smith, David McVeety, Peter Michels, Rick Lindfors, Sam Parker, Drew Bishop, Martin Sheeks, Jenna Daily, Kari Ostroot, Chris Greeno, Jacob Wood, Jimmy Libby, Donny Harder, Ben Swanson-Hysell, Sonja Manning, Caroline Daniels, Ben Davidson, Carrie Wight, Aaron Crosby, Beth Schuda, Nick Weiss, Sarah Dunn Schuda and Erik Solhaug. Not pictured: Rachel Haakana and Nate Causey. Confirmation was on May 20. (Photo by Mark Christman)

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