Trinity Episcopal Church: Christian Education

In God's Name and led by the Holy Spirit, we support and equip one
another to implement Jesus' mission in Baptism for all people, in all places
and at all times.

Christian Education

The Worm Program

From September through May, the Trinity Church Sunday School provides Christian Education to the younger members of our parish family, starting at 9:45 AM.

We have pictures of this year's classes in the Photo Album.

Starting in September

There will never be "school" on Sunday again

Children and adults will enjoy learning about the Bible, Church, worship and prayer
It will relate to their lives
It will be fun and something that children and teachers really look forward to
There will be opportunities for all who want to be involved

The Vision for Trinity Youth Education

"Building a growing foundation of faith through relevant and age appropriate experiences, based on prayer, worship and Bible stories in creative fun ways."

To learn more about this vision read on...

Trinity is researching and planning a major restructuring of the way we teach our children about church and the Bible. We have discovered a unique approach called WoRM. What is WoRM? It is Workshop Rotation Model or WoRM for short.

WoRM is a program that utilizes interactive workshops instead of traditional classrooms. One Bible story is taught for several consecutive Sundays and the children attend workshops each week to experience the lesson from different hands-on perspectives. One rotation cycle may last 3-5 weeks. Teachers teach the same workshop each week in the rotation, making age appropriate adjustments each week. Workshops are organized in a variety of interesting themes such as, music, drama, art, and theater, etc. As rotation sessions change so do the teachers.

WoRM is an approach that has proven to be very effective in many churches, and allows for a lot of flexibility. "Teacher" involvement can range from leading a single activity throughout one (or multiple) module sessions, to being an occasional helper in a variety of modules. We are anxious to incorporate the creative talents that we know exist in the Trinity Family — children, parents, grand parents, aunts, uncles, friends.....

As we go forward, there is opportunity for anyone interested in teaching. Teachers do not have to be parents and only have to commit to 3-5 weeks at a time. It is a lot of fun! Why not try it? For more information, you can speak with Andrea McGuinness, our Children's Education Coordinator, or any member of the WoRM Committee.

If you would like to register your child (or children) in advance, here is the Registration Form. You can print it on your computer and mail it or take it to Trinity.

WoRM Committee Members:
Marcia Anzalone	Mary Beth Sweet
Steve Ketcham	Beth Washburn
Jack McCarthy	Maryellen Yaroshefski

Adult Spiritual Formation

Adult Spiritual Formation at Trinity is growing and changing. Trinity holds evening worship followed by adult classes on Wednesday nights in Advent and Lent. Trinity has a number of parishioners who are currently enrolled or graduates of the Education for Ministry (EFM) program, a four year intensive program of study of church history and the bible that is conducted in small groups, nationwide under the auspices of the University of the South. Programs such as this past summer's "Burgers, Beer, and the Bible" nights provide learning and fellowship throughout the summer months.

Weekly Topical Bible Studies (Tuesday evenings at 7pm and Wednesday mornings at 10:30am) exploit our Anglican 3-legged stool: Tradition, Scripture and Reason to explore varying topics of interest (recently: Grace and Forgiveness).

Quarterly offerings of Life@Trinity, provide an opportunity for new and long-time Trinity members to explore the history, mission and ministry of the Anglican Communion, the Episcopal Church, our diocese and Trinity itself.

Adult Inquirer classes are held as needed for those wishing to be confirmed or received or to renew their baptismal vows.

One's spiritual journey does not end with confirmation — it is a lifelong process which Trinity encourages and supports.

For more information on our Adult Spiritual Formation programs, contact Verna Kosiba or Fr. Mac.

Parish Library

The Parish Library is located in the parish hall to the right when you enter. This summer a volunteer straightened and catalogued all our books and tapes.Ê Everyone is encouraged to see what's there. Please stop in and take a look next Sunday.