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Church School

PreK-Grade 5. Meets Sundays 10:15-11:00 am on the Christian Ed. wing

The Hancock Church Sunday School welcomes and supports with love and rejoicing all children by providing them with the fundamentals of faith through the learning of Bible stories, traditions, and worship practices. Through participation in community service projects, the children learn the importance of serving neighbors in the larger community. Recognizing the children as important members of the congregation, the children take part in worship services on a regular basis, sharing their gifts with the congregation through music, art, dance, and other mediums. The Sunday School aims for the children to become life-long learners of faith.

Nursery and toddler care is also available on the Christian Education wing.

JYO

6th-8th grade. Meets Sundays 10:15-11:00 am in the Upper Room.

The Junior Youth Organization (JYO) is for kids in grades 6-8. It meets during church most Sundays from 10:15 until 11:00 following the children's sermon. A new UCC curriculum will focus discussions and activities this year on Faith Practices as the group explores the themes of Hospitality, Keeping Sabbath and Building Community. Classes are led by the Director of Children's Ministry and Lay Leaders. Other JYO activities include service projects with The Outdoor Church, City Mission Society's Christmas Shop, the Interfaith Garden and the Walk for Hunger. Additional social activities have included Snow Tubing, Late Night Gatherings and Bon Fires.

Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Director of Children's Ministries, for more information.

Our Whole Lives (OWL)

8th grade. Meets Sundays 7:00-8:30 pm in the Kathie Stuart Room.

Our Whole Lives is a year long, sexuality education program offered for 8th graders. Our Whole Lives helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health and behavior. It equips participants with accurate, age-appropriate information in six subject areas: human development, relationships, personal skills, sexual behavior, sexual health, and society and culture. Grounded in a holistic view of sexuality, Our Whole Lives provides not only facts about anatomy and human development, but helps participants to clarify their values, build interpersonal skills, and understand the spiritual, emotional, and social aspects of sexuality. Adults receive extensive training before teaching this program.

Confirmation

9th grade. Meets Sundays 5 - 6:30 pm in the Upper Room.

It has been a long tradition at Hancock to gather students over the course of their 9th grade year to learn and to reflect upon some of the central themes and principles of the Christian tradition. The curriculum of the confirmation Class includes discussion on faith and belief, the Bible, creation and evolution, forgiveness and grace and justice and peace. The Confirmands lead and participate in two services every year - Christmas Eve family service and Good Friday. In June each year, the Confirmands affirm their baptismal vows and become members of Hancock church.

Hancock Youth Group (HYG)

9th-12th grade Meets Sundays 7:00-8:30 pm

The Hancock Youth Group (HYG) is a vibrant and exciting group of 60 members, which values community, social justice, and a journey with God. HYG is comprised of 9th-12th grade high school students. HYG meets weekly for meetings and activities. In the fall, HYG has a kick-off retreat to build connections as a group, get to know one another, and play fun activities together. In the spring, during either the February or April school break, HYG travels to East Kentucky to build and repair homes for people in need through HOMES, Inc.

Throughout the year, the group engages in other social justice activities such as the Medicine Wheel Project in Boston, Hunger-a-thon, and Rosie's Place. During regular meetings on Sunday evenings from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in the Upper Room, HYGers discuss issues of faith, play games, and deepen their connections with one another and God. Please contact the Rev. Dana Allen Walsh for the latest schedule and with any questions about youth questions.