Youth - Cranberry Community U.P. Church

Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. – Proverbs 22:6 (NIV)

Preschool

CCUPC Preschool is a ministry of Cranberry Community United Presbyterian Church. Our caring, professional staff engages children in a curriculum that encourages the development of each child socially, emotionally, cognitively, physically, and creatively.

Our goal at CCUPC Preschool is to provide children with a rich experience in a warm and nurturing environment that will build the foundation for a love of learning and the recognition that school is a great place to be.

Visit the preschool website www.ccupcpreschool.org

We recommend that you visit our school to meet the staff, see the bright, open, cheerful facility and learn more about our curriculum.

Sunday School Schedule

Sunday School begins at 9:00 AM (a nursery is available with advanced notice) and is at the very heart of what we are as a church. There is a class for people of ALL ages, adults and children alike.

We consider our Sunday School Program to be one of the most important things that we do. It is an opportunity for our children to be introduced to the significant concepts of the Christian faith through age appropriate lessons and materials, and a way for adults to continue on the path of discipleship and growth.

From the Wild Wild West to the High Seas, Vacation Bible School is one of the most exciting children’s ministries of CCUPC! It’s a full week of fun and learning about our Lord Jesus.

Plans are being made for next year’s VBS. Registration will open on May 1st.

Many kids from within our church and throughout the community attend our program, and many people are needed to help coordinate this amazing week. We’d love your input on snacks, crafts, games, music, and more.

At CCUPC we strive to help everyone to find their place within the body of Christ. Our Youth Ministry gives young people and their friends a place to learn about who God is, what God is doing, and how it relates to us today!

The Youth Group welcomes students in 4th grade and up to come together twice each month. Our time includes games, a snack, prayer, and discussion.

We also have a number of special events throughout the year. We participate with Beaver Butler Presbytery in event designed for youth from across the area, coordinate special events throughout the year, and participate in the New Wilmington Mission Conference. We try to provide plenty of opportunities for fun and fellowship, along with learning together what it means to follow Christ.

All students are welcome, and members of CCUPC are encouraged to bring their friends. Questions about the youth program can be directed to Pastor Dena Roy.

Good Shepherd Policy For Child and Volunteer Protection

Introduction

We live in an age where child abuse is a reality in our society. CCUPC has to deal with this issue as a “good shepherd” by taking steps to protect the children in our care. In 1999 the Session approved and implemented a policy to safeguard our children while promoting a positive, nurturing environment for ministry to them, called the Good Shepherd Policy. It has been updated and re-approved in 2007, and again in 2011. It is the intent that anyone working with children or youth at CCUPC will follow these guidelines.

Purpose

As a church, we believe that the spiritual, emotional, and physical wellbeing of children is vital. This policy is intended to ensure that any church activities involving children are consistent with the teachings and example of our Lord Jesus Christ and with the Christian tradition of nurturing vulnerable children.

The primary purpose of this policy is to promote the safety and well being of children and youth by providing clear instructions about the operation of children’s and youth ministries at CCUPC. The leaders of CCUPC require the cooperation of adults in our church who must abide by the stringent guidelines of this policy.

Children and youth safety takes priority. The greatest priority of CCUPC’s children and youth programs is to help kids to know and understand the Gospel and ministry of Jesus Christ. It is obvious that any sexual exploitation, abuse, or endangerment directly contradicts this priority and the values of CCUPC.

Workers and supervisors who oversee youth workers must keep this priority in mind: adults do not have a right to work with children and youth. Adults merely have the opportunity to serve when selected by the church. This means that workers should err on the side of caution as they make subjective decisions involving the well being of children and youth.

A Higher Standard – As ambassadors of Jesus Christ, we must strive to be worthy of a very high standard of trust. For this reason, every worker at CCUPC must avoid even the appearance of inappropriate behavior. All workers must diligently avoid any conduct that appears wrong to a reasonable observer, even if no actual misconduct takes place.

Policy Standards and General Christian Moral Standards – Workers in children’s and youth ministry are expected to observe these policies and guidelines as well as the other Christian standards of moral behavior.

For more information, please contact our church office at 724-776-5310.