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Children & Worship Training Events

Children and Worship training is a cooperative ministry of the Reformed Church in America (RCA), the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRC), and The Presbyterian Church in Canada (PCC). A network of trainers offer workshops in worship centers across the United States and Canada.

Using the books Young Children and Worship, by Sonja Stewart and Jerome Berryman; I Wonder...More Bible Stories for Children and Worship, by Janet Schreuder; and Following Jesus: More About Young Children and Worship, by Sonja Stewart, worship leaders are trained through basic training events, enrichment events, and specialized events. Trainers are also available to make introductory presentations to church boards, parent groups, etc.

Young Children & Worship/Following Jesus 2010: June 22-24

Presented by the Children and Worship training partnership of the Christian Reformed Church in North America, The Presbyterian Church in Canada, the Reformed Church in America, and Journey at Western Theological Seminary.

Two tracks will be offered: Young Children and Worship (YCW) and Following Jesus (FJ)

Tuesday, June 22, 2010
8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
YCW: Christian formation of children, orientation sessions, the church year, creation of parable materials
FJ: Jesus Shows the Way of the Kingdom of God in Galilee

Wednesday, June 23, 2010
8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
YCW: Old Testament stories, response time, Advent and Christmas stories, parables, field trip
FJ: Jesus Shows the Way of the Kingdom of God in Jerusalem

Thursday, June 24, 2010
8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
YCW: Lent, Easter, and Pentecost stories, practice storytelling, getting started
FJ: Jesus' Disciples Show the Way of the Kingdom of God in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the World

We conclude together (YCW and FJ) with the Lord's Supper.

Midwestern United States 

Kansas

Young Children and Worship Basic Training

For:
Pastors, directors of Christian education, Children & Worship leaders, anyone who works with children
Trainer: Winnie Petersen
Dates & Times: February 26, 2010; 3:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
                              February 27, 2010; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: Crossroads Church, Overland Park, Kansas
More Info: Contact Winnie, (515) 286-4310 or wpetersen@iowabankers.com

Michigan

Young Children and Worship Basic Training

For:
Pastors, directors of Christian education, Children & Worship leaders, anyone who works with children
Trainers: Alice Apol and Briar Plantinga
Dates & Times: April 30, 2010 and May 1, 2010
Place: Neland Avenue Christian Reformed Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan
More Info: Contact Lynn Setsma, (616) 224-0784 or lsetsma@crcna.org

Wisconsin

Young Children and Worship Basic Training

For: Pastors, directors of Christian education, Children & Worship leaders, anyone who works with children
Trainer: Karen Stabelfeldt
Dates & Times: February 27, 2010, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Old Testament section)
                             September 25, 2010, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (New Testament section)
Place: Trinity Presbyterian Church, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
More Info: Contact Karen, (414) 771-7291 or kstabelfeldt@wi.rr.com

Western United States

California

Young Children and Worship Basic Training

For: Pastors, directors of Christian education, Children & Worship leaders, anyone who works with children
Trainer: Carol Jones
Dates & Times: January 16, 2010, 8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
                              February 6, 2010 8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Place: Emmanuel Reformed Church, Paramount, California
More Info: Contact Carol, (562) 923-1717 or res16y23@verizon.net

Canada
More Info: Contact Nina, (519) 451-6713 or nina.zwart@sympatico.ca

Nova Scotia
 

Young Children and Worship Basic Training

 

For: Pastors, directors of Christian education, Children & Worship leaders, anyone who works with children

Trainer: Valerie Walker

Dates & Times: September 11, 2010 (Part 1)

                              October 16, 2010 (Part 2)

Place: All Nations Christian Reformed Church, Halifax NS
More Info: Contact Valerie (902) 466-2520 or vjmwalker@gmail.com