Growing in Faith:
Youth & Children

CCOL offers our children and youth a multitude of opportunities to get involved in learning to live their faith. Our youth can give back and grow as children of God through a variety of opportunities. First and foremost, children and youth may participate in Sunday School, Youth Group, confirmation classes and many other offerings.

Our Christian Education Director is: Michelle Rawlinson

SUNDAY SCHOOL
Each Sunday from the first Sunday after Labor Day in September through the beginning of June, children from age 3 through 8th Grade experience education and faith development in the classrooms on the lower level and in our upstairs kitchen. The first Sunday of each month, the children and youth join the adults in the sanctuary for communion. In addition to our regular lessons, we involve everyone in special programs including outreach and topical activities and a Christmas Eve pageant. During May, the entire Sunday School focuses on preparing for the annual Children’s Sunday worship service and its musical drama.

YOUTH GROUP
The Youth Group at CCoL includes students from 6th through 12th grades. In ministering to the students we focus on Faith, Fellowship and Service. We explore how Faith impacts our daily lives and the decisions we make while ensuring we still find time to have a little fun.

We join together, as a supportive and accepting group, for fun activities, games, service projects, Bible study, discussions, spiritual nurture and leadership development.

Our ultimate goals are to:
Inspire faithful commitment to Jesus, including Bible study, fellowship, and church attendance. Encourage positive relationships based on the love of God. Provide opportunities for fellowship with peers in a safe, comfortable, and uplifting environment. Provide opportunities for service to others within our community, as well as an annual mission trip experience. The culmination of our program year is our annual mission trip. Each summer, we travel to a different state for a week-long service adventure.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – August 11-15, 2025
Embark on an exciting journey with Road Trip VBS is based on Joshua 1:9 – “The LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Discover God’s presence everywhere as we explore new places, make new friends, and experience God’s goodness together.

CONFIRMATION CLASS
Teens in the 9th grade and above, who have not joined the church, are encouraged to participate in our Confirmation Program. Every other year (from September to Confirmation Sunday in May) we will explore our faith and beliefs through the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, the United Church of Christ, the meaning of being a Christian in the world, and what becoming a full member of the church means. We meet monthly or twice monthly for discussion and activities in an open, fun, seeking environment.