We recently began using a new curriculum at North Valley (Fall 2011) called “The Whole People of God,” published by Wood Lake Publishing, Inc. We hope it is accessible and fun for kids of all ages, and a helpful resources for our dedicated Children’s Church teachers. Parents can find an explanation of the stories and concepts covered in Children’s Church here. We will also send home a paper copy at the beginning of each unit. Children (and the rest of us!) learn best when information is presented more than once and in different contexts, so please talk with your children about what they learned. The information they’ve learned will become more meaningful to them, and they and you will grow as you discuss spiritual topics together.

 

People of the Covenant, April-May 2012 (At-home leaflet for parents)

 

People of the Covenant, April-May 2012 (Unit Overview)

 

People of the Covenant, Feb-April 2012 (At-home leaflet for parents)

 

 

 

To learn more about this curriculum, read the mission and value statements of Wood Lake Publishing, Inc. below:

 

Mission Statement
Our mission, undertaken through publishing, is to retrieve, reclaim, and renew the Christian tradition of living radical and inclusive love.

 

Values statement
We are passionate about supporting and encouraging an emerging form of Christianity, which is rooted in ancient wisdom and attentive to the movement of spirit in our day.

 

This way is grounded in tradition and requires us to be dedicated to spiritual practice, and to living out our values in the world.

 

We are open and inclusive, and honour the perennial wisdom found in scripture and in all of the world’s enduring religions.

 

We affirm the equality of the sexes and the godliness of people of all ages, races, and nationalities.

 

We understand that humans do not stand apart from creation, but exist within a web of being that is sacred in all its aspects.

 

We emphasize a spirituality of transformation rather than adherence to doctrine or belief.