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Children’s Formation
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We have had a wonderful fall of trying new things and being creative with how we can get together, and I am excited to move into the season of Advent with all of our wonderful families at GSL!
During Advent, we use Godly Play (Pre-K through 3rd grade) to “wonder” through the mysteries of this season and learn how to get ready for Christmas. Godly Play puts a big emphasis on the act of getting ready, and it is a skill needed more and more in our world of instant gratification. I am so excited to practice this skill along with your children and to explore more about the mystery of Christmas and how it fits into the church year! To learn more about Godly Play, check out their website godlyplayfoundation.org. The 4th and 5th graders will learn about Advent from the prophets that prepare us for Christmas with messages of hope and joy through our Episcopal curriculum.
The Christmas Pageant is returning in-person this year! Rehearsal: Sunday, December 19, 11:45 a.m. Day of Pageant: Participants arrive to Trezevant Hall at 2:15 p.m. Pageant: Christmas Eve 3 p.m. service with Holy Eucharist
Children 5th grade and younger are invited to be part of this year’s Christmas Pageant during a 3 p.m. service. Woven among scripture read by children and carols sung by the congregation, the children’s re-enactment of the Nativity will serve as the Gospel reading for this service.
Costumes for all parts will be available in Trezevant Hall prior to the service at 2:15 p.m. If you would like to bring a costume from home, you are welcome to do that too! Families who wish to participate should RSVP using the Signup Genius link. Please provide each child’s name and age, then select the part he or she would like to play and indicate whether a costume will be church-provided or coming from home.
All participants are encouraged to attend a brief rehearsal on Sunday, December 19 at 11:45 a.m. We’ll be in the nave for a run through of the readings and placements so that everyone knows what to expect the day of the service. We will keep it quick!
Day-of pageant participants are welcome. Arrive in Trezevant at 2:15 p.m. to choose from available costumes or dress in one from home. Donkeys, dragons, or dinosaurs—all God’s creatures will be included!
