The Christian Education Committee consists of four (4) elected Church members and a Deacon Representative. The committee members are elected for a two-year term with two (2) members elected each year. This committee works with the pastoral staff and under the direction of the Board of Deacons in developing, approving, and supervising Christian Education for our youth and young adults.
Rye Congregational Church is blessed with a very vibrant and dedicated Christian Education Committee that works tirelessly to make sure the children are learning and, most importantly, enjoying their lessons and activities which are many. Some of the additional activities the children enjoy are singing with Sparrow Spirit and performing solos during worship service, playing bells, participating in our annual Christmas Pageant, occasional family movie nights with popcorn, ice skating, and visiting with Pastor Jon during our Children’s Moment on Sunday Morning before Sunday School
The Christian Education Committee for 2023 is: Janet Whitehouse, Chair, Laura Walsh, Secretary, LiYuen Buesing and Camden Mitchell. Deacon Representatives: Peggy Scott and Jim Sheerin
Sunday School
The children gather for worship with the adults at 10 am on Sunday mornings. About 10-15 minutes into the service, following the opening prayer, Scripture, and a hymn, the pastor gives a special message to the children. Then they are dismissed to the Sunday School program. They re-join the adults following the service at the coffee hour fellowship in the Fellowship Hall.
Sunday School starts with prayer in the Church’s chapel then moves the classroom next door. The lessons, which mirror the subject of the sermon the adults hear during the worship service, are based on the life and teachings of Jesus. These are taught at a level children can understand and implement in their lives. They will learn that God loves them and all people. His teachings help everyone live a good and meaningful life here on earth and finally share eternal joy and peace in Heaven.