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The Religious Education program exists to help Salem fulfill its mission that all people may grow as disciples of Christ. All ages are encouraged to participate in religious education. It is not necessary to be a member of the church to join in the classes and activities of the Religious Education program.
The Board of Christian Education mission statement:
The mission of the BOCE is to inspire children, youth, and adults toward an active, joyful, and growing faith in God. We work toward this mission by:
- Maintaining a safe, loving, and welcoming environment
- Using a fun, interactive, hands-on approach to learning
- Emphasizing the real-life application of spiritual teachings
- Encouraging questions, and
- Supporting the development of Christian values and ethics.
Sunday School (Preschool through 12th grade):
Religious education for preschool, elementary, middle, and high school students takes place Sunday mornings 9-10 AM from September through May. Volunteer Sunday School teachers from the congregation complete Safe Sanctuary training and use curricula selected by the Board of Christian Education. Teams of 2-4 teachers choose either to rotate Sundays or to teach together each Sunday.
Children in the preschool through fifth grade classes learn and practice Christian songs in the sanctuary from 9 to 9:15 AM. They spend the rest of the hour in the classrooms on the lower level of the church. The elementary Sunday School is divided into three classes: Pre-K/Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, and Grades 4-5. The grade groupings vary slightly from year to year depending on the number of children in each grade. All classes from pre-K through 12th grade use Seasons of the Spirit, a progressive lectionary-based curriculum.
Sunday School Registration Form
Sunday School (adult):
Pastor Mark offers Sunday School for adults on Sunday mornings 9-10 AM from September through May. There is no formal curriculum; the group simply reads and discusses the Gospel reading for the week. Adults are welcome to drop in and participate as often as they wish.
If you have questions about religious education at Salem:
Board of Christian Education Members:
- Cathy Kwilinski (chairperson)
ckwilinski@salemchurchverona.org - Melanie Corning
mcorning@salemchurchverona.org - Lis Pankonin
- Terry Bakken
- George Adams
- No current coordinator - Sunday School is managed by the Board
- Julie Adams
- Music:
Colleen Bass
Krista Nechvatal - Pre-K/Kindergarten:
Ann Nelson
Julie Adams
Lis Pankonin - Grades 1-3:
Melanie Corning
Sarah Worley
Melissa Remus - Grades 4-5:
Karen Williams
Angela Quade - Middle School:
Cathy Kwilinski
Charity Durnen
Carol Torregrossa - High School:
Pastor Laura Kolden
John Cashman
Lisa Hart - Adult:
Pastor Mark Yurs
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MISSION STATEMENT: We witness to the word and work of Jesus that all people may know the welcome of God, worship with joy, grow as disciples, live as servants, and share the strength of Christian fellowship all for the glory of God. |
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