Metropolitan United Church

Sunday School, or "Church School" at Met is a time-honoured tradition that has witnessed a brilliant metamorphosis as we crossed the threshold of the 21st century.

We offer Church School from September until June, and we welcome children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. This program is available for all members, adherents and visitors to the church.

Children are invited to attend the first part of our 11:00 a.m. service with their parents. About 15 minutes into the service, the entire congregation shares in a special children's time called "Encountering the Child Within," which includes a carefully crafted tale or lesson related to a scripture reading from that morning. Then, the children leave for Church School in the newly renovated Metropolitan Centre.

Our goal with Church School is to create a range of learning experiences that allow children to engage in faith through all their senses. On any given Sunday, this might include story-telling in the Heritage Room, tackling cyber-challenges of our Computer Room, or experiencing the rainbow pallette of our Art Room. Children also might taste the culinary wonders of our resident -chef-meets-Church School-teacher (who is part of the team at the Rose Water Supper Club) or be dazzled by the magical brilliance of our resident magician.

The Church School is coordinated by Director Karlos Griffith and teachers Debbie Cornwall, Johnovac Abraham and Mykk Bashford.

Here's a look at the kind of special events we arrange for children:

September - Rally Sunday;
October - Thanksgiving Sunday;
November -Church School Leads the Service;
December - Christmas lunch, Church School drama, and Christmas Pageant;
February - Pancake Mardis Brunch and Pignatta, Valentines for people who are shut-in;
March - Ice Cream Sunday;
April- Easter Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt;
May - Mothering Sunday;
June- Church Picnic and Blessing of the Animals.