THE INTEGRATING CIRCLE (Grades 7-12)
To assist our youth in their transition years, our third level of church school offers year-long programs to two age groups, Grades 7-8 and Grades 9-12. During these years of rapid growth and change, peer group support is very important. We offer each group a warm, safe environment, a flexible program attendant to the needs and interests of the groups; and a team of caring adults. Integrating Circle groups have special openings/closings and occasional candlelight chapel services planned and presented by our high school group.

UNIT I & II:

Grades 7-8 -- “OUR WHOLE LIVES”
This comprehensive sexuality education program promotes sexual and emotional health, fosters meaningful dialogue, and offers our youth a profound opportunity to deepen their faith and put their values into action.

UNIT III:
In this unit, the 7^th and 8^th graders plan a district conference.

Grades 9-12 -- H. I. P. (Happy Interesting People)
Our high school group meets Sunday evenings with adult advisors. The group is responsible for planning its own program including activities in the following areas:
    Worship, discussion, service, fun and leadership development

Possibilities for this year include:

1. On the Path/Exploring Our Spirituality

2. Social Service Projects/Social Action

3. First Parish Church projects

4. Planning/leading a variety of worship experiences for ourselves, Grades 7-8 and the congregation

5. District YRUU events

6. Planning/preparing for a group trip, including money raising projects

7. Social activities

8. Attendance at the adult Sunday morning worship service

9. An informal Sunday morning discussion group

 All high schoolers are invited to attend Sunday morning services, to be involved in the Sunday morning Church School program as group leaders and to participate in the adult choir. High schoolers are also welcome to serve on church committees and to attend adult religious education programs.