Kids Invited to Free Mid-Week after School Program

Kids Invited to Free Mid-Week after School Programs

The Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township Offers Fun-Filled Afternoons of Friendship, Music and Faith

All children are invited to participate in a free mid-week faith enrichment and music program at the Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township (PCCT). Come learn about faith, make music, play with friends, and have fun in a safe environment at Faith, Friends and Music!

Faith, Friends and Music is held each Wednesday at the church from 4:15 – 5:30 p.m. and is open to all children from kindergartner through third grades. This faith and music enrichment opportunity combines scripture-based stories, hands-on creative activities, art projects, games, and music into a fun-filled afternoon. Through activities, play, and exploration, children will learn about their faith in a safe environment and gain music skills that will be nurtured and developed as they grow. The music portion consists of an energetic youth choir which is perfect for kids just beginning to sing, while the novice bell choir helps children learn bell choir fundamentals by playing tone chimes and handbells. There is also the opportunity to perform monthly special music during worship at PCCT with the children’s music groups, Psalm Singers and Joy Ringers. No musical experience is needed to participate.

Faith, Friends and Music is led by Cindy Caporaso, Director of Children's Ministries, and Janice Williams, Associate Music Director at PCCT. Registration is currently open for the fall session starting September 13 through November. A winter and spring session will also be available. The program is open to all children in the community and is free-of-charge. To register, go to www.pcct-nj.org/midweek or contact Cindy Caporaso at ccaporaso@pcct-nj.org.

Older children fourth grade and higher are invited to join Cantate and Youth Bells, the intermediate children’s music groups at PCCT. Designed to accommodate busy schedules, these groups will meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays afternoons. Opportunities are also available to participate in monthly Sunday performances during worship at PCCT. These music groups are perfect for any child interested in singing or playing the bells regardless of musical ability or experience. Please contact Janice Williams at jwilliams@pcct-nj.org for more details and to register.

Come gather, give and grow with the Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township (PCCT). PCCT is an inviting, multi-generational congregation that celebrates the glory of God through faith, fellowship and service. Drawing members from three counties and more than 20 communities, the Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township is a family of faith open to diverse perspectives. There’s something for everyone at PCCT to connect with people and grow in faith, including a variety of music groups, Christian education programs, mid-week events and gatherings, as well as many social outreach projects in the community that address hunger, homelessness and recovery from disaster or other crises. All are welcome to attend Sunday worship services at 9:45 a.m. (with Church School for nursery through grade 8) and 11:15 a.m. (with nursery care through age 4) located at 240 Southern Boulevard in Chatham. Celebrate Rally Day (welcome back service) on September, September 10 and the Weekend of Service on Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17. Worship begins at 10:00 a.m. on both these special weekends. For more information, please visit www.pcct-nj.org or call the church office at (973) 635-2340.