Formation at St. James

Adult Formation

Adults are meeting on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at Francie Hills' home for Bible study. They are working with the following Sunday's lessons, using the Dwelling in the Word process. All are welcome. For more information, contact rector@stjamesgb.org.

 

Children's Formation Classes

Classes are Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Upstairs at Crissey Farm. We meet from September to June with no Church School on holidays or holiday weekends.

 

On June 5, 2010, children and youth of the parish and wider community blessed and planted the 1/2-acre plot of ground that we call "Gideon's Garden". Over the summer and fall, the youth will tend and harvest the garden, which Taft Farms has graciously given us to use for the second year in a row.  Our harvests of vegetables and flowers will go to Breaking Bread Kitchen, Stockbridge Open Table, the Peoples' Pantry, and other hungry people. Watch for more activities at the farm this summer and fall. Contact Pennie Curry 413 429.7093.

 

Church School for children 2-7 years old: We are using the “Let the Children Come” curriculum from Living the Good News. The classes consist of free play, a Bible story (told using props), and a short worship service with a snack (communion). Then there is a chance to process the Bible story through art or playing with the story character props. The first quarter is “Meet God’s First Friends,” the Old Testament stories. The second quarter is “Happy Birthday, Jesus!” and covers the Advent and Christmas stories. The third quarter is “Jesus is a Friend of Mine” and includes stories about Jesus’ life. We have lots of fun and would love to have more friends join us!

Church School for Primary Students is developed by Episcopalians for Episcopalians. It builds on natural curiosity through experiential activities that bring Biblical characters and church history to life.