England in 1780 was the birthplace of Sunday School! It was the beginning of the Industrial Revolution and child labor was the norm, and due to financial restraints, many young people were unable to attend school. Instead, they worked in shops and factories and Sunday was their only day off. In 1780, using the Bible as a textbook, Robert Raikes began a school on Sundays for the children of chimney sweeps in Sooty Alley, Gloucester. Raikes was able to use his position as editor of the Gloucester newspaper to publicize his work. After his first editorial in 1783, “Sunday Schools” spread rapidly. These schools were used to not only improve literacy and teach religious education but to enhance the culture of working class life. The movement grew; the Anglican Church lent its support, and when the Puritans came to America, the Sunday School came with them.
9:00 a.m. — Breakfast, prepared by special guest chefs
Cost? $2 for adults, children eat free!
9:30 a.m. — Sunday School classes for all ages with 3 offerings for adults.
Summer Sunday School!
Gone Fishing! – We're giving our faithful Sunday School teachers a break for the summer so they can be revived for the fall — so there will be no formal Sunday School classes for preschool, elementary and youth!
The NOOMA Class is intergenerational and any age can attend. And certainly! all can gather for breakfast & fellowship in the Parish Hall.
Adult - ”The Word – Ancient Mystery, Today's Solution,” led by Duncan Sutherland meets in the Old Nursery. Open to all; no prior study required. Come and join in, as the group members relate the Sunday Bible readings to their daily lives.
Intergenerational – “NOOMA” in the Parlor.
