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New: 4th-graders Receive Bibles
On Sunday, April 27th, during worship, the Fourth Grade Sunday School Students will be presented with engraved Bibles from the Church. They will also have the opportunity to read a Bible verse as part of the service. These Bibles are given with the belief that reading the Bible provides an opportunity for individual reflection on the beauty and complexity of God's love. The NRSV Youth Bible is very reader friendly with introductions to each book, highlights and information about verses, people and places of the Bible.
Sunday School Classes
Beginning with pre-school, our Sunday School classes are structured around the curriculum, "Gather 'Round: Hearing and Sharing God's Good News." This latest offering from our denominational press allows students to explore Bible stories in a hands-on and engaging way while also introducing concepts of social justice, peace and community building.
Service Projects & Worship Events
At the La Verne Church of the Brethren our Children and Youth are a vital part of worship and the community as a whole. Opportunities to participate in parent/staff led activities include the following: acolytes, scripture reading in worship, children and youth-led worship services, service projects for local and global concerns, including, but not limited to, the Walk for the Hungry and Trick-or-Treating for UNICEF.
Camping Experiences
Nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains, Camp La Verne offers summer, winter, family and work camps in a rustic, inspirational atmosphere. For more information visit www.camplaverne.org.
Young Peacemakers Camp
This unique, evening, summer camp experience is offered to all children in the surrounding communities, from all faiths and cultural backgrounds. Campers entering kindergarten to entering 6th grade explore topics of peace through various means including song, movement, story and crafts.
Music Program
A choir program is offered for children. The youngest children (2 ½ -6 years old) practice during Sunday School in their classrooms. The older children (grades 2-5) rehearse on Tuesday afternoons from 4:30-5:30 in the East Room off the church Sanctuary. Each Christmas, some combination of our children and youth choirs participate in a musical pageant.
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