First Parish of Sudbury Appoints New Director of Religious Education

First Parish of Sudbury is pleased to announce that Michelle Cote, of Natick, MA, has been appointed to the position of Director of Religious Education. Prior to becoming Director of Religious Exploration at First Parish of Sudbury, Cote served for 14 years as Director of Religious Education at First Parish of Stow & Acton and taught at the elementary level, both as a literacy specialist and special educator. In addition, she has worked as a life coach and advocate for adults with developmental and cognitive challenges.

Cote believes that all children and youth should be seen, heard, and valued. One of her favorite quotes is Marcus Samuelson’s African saying:

“I want to believe that I am here to teach one, and more than that there is one here who is meant to teach me. And if we each one, teach one, we will make a difference.”

She is eager to begin the year and create a vibrant, active, welcoming Religious Education Program that makes a difference in the lives of children and families.

The Religious Exploration Program at First Parish is an exploratory process that offers many programs for children and teens. It focuses on teaching young people how to make moral and ethical life decisions in an accepting environment without fear or judgment.

Upcoming programs:

Sunday, September 18:
The children will begin in the sanctuary and after lighting a special lantern with the light of our chalice, leave to take part in our Religious Exploration program. This month we will be focusing on “Building on our Principles.” This curriculum will be a multi-aged program that will include building, art, and games. This Sunday we will play some creative games and plan out the next few weeks. Come join us for lots of fun!!

Sunday, September 25:
The children will begin in the Sanctuary and after lighting a special lantern with the light of our chalice, leave to take part in our RE program. This week we will be doing an exploration of our seven principles by creating either in art, writing, or another format a personal principles project. This is suited to all ages and all are welcome. Can’t wait to see the creativity happen!

Please contact 978-443-2043 or office@fpsudbury.org for further information.

First Parish of Sudbury, located at 327 Concord Road, Sudbury, is a diverse and welcoming community of spiritual seekers who strive to learn together and support one another as they celebrate life’s important moments and serve the larger community. The First Parish was founded in 1640. The congregation worships in the historic meetinghouse that was built in 1685.

See fpsudbury.org to learn more about upcoming programs.