Christian Formation
Christian Education
Nursery
Christian education for children begins in our Nursery. Children from newborns through age four are welcome in the Nursery on Sundays from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m.. Sandy Thomas, a professional child care worker and teacher, is in charge of the Nursery. Melissa Bump assists her in the Nursery. The Nursery is on the second floor of Trinity House.
Sunday School
Christian education classes for children in grades K-3 and 4-8 are held on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Classrooms are on the second floor of Trinity House. Jean Shea and Gale Bump Fortner are the teachers. Students return to church in time to have Eucharist with their families. High school students are welcome at the Sunday Forums held on the second and third Sundays of the month from 11:15 to 12:15.
Other Education for Children
Trinity Memorial offers some unique education experiences for children and youth beyond the Sunday School experience.
Young Voices
The Young Voices program instituted by The Rev. Paul Donecker, our interim rector, is very special. Nine of our young people rotate reading the first lesson at the 10 a.m. service each week. The young readers meet on Saturday afternoon with the interim rector to rehearse the reading and study the Scripture passage.
Treble Choir
Members of the Treble Choir receive a unique education in scripture, theology, Episcopal liturgy and Christian formation. Church Musician Peter Browne provides important background to the music the Trebles learn.
Membership in the Treble Choir is open to young people from third grade through high school (boys until voice change). The choir sings a variety of styles of music, from classical to 21st century. The Treble Choir sings at the 10 a.m. service on the 1st and 2nd Sundays of the month, as well as for special services periodically through the year.
Service to Others
Our young people are given special opportunities to help others. They help in the Canteen lunch program. They have participated in activities making gifts for nursing home residents and wrapping presents for the Broome County Council of Churches Jail Ministry.
Our grounds have been enhanced by the spring bulbs that the children have planted.
Adult Education
Sunday Forums are held on the third Sunday of the month. Interested adults and teens meet from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for informative presentations, questions and discussion.
The Fall 2010 Schedule:
- September 19
- Church Establishment in the United States?
Presenter: Phyllis Amenda - October 17
- Tradition of Hallow Tide
Presenter: Bill Palmer