› Welcoming Amy Connell

Volunteer Children’s Ministry Associate

n this time of transition in our Children’s Ministry, it is wonderful to share news of a rock-solid underpinning in the person of Amy Connell. Amy, who has wealth of teaching experience, a clear love of children, and knowledge of both Sunday school resources and church families that is broad and deep, has offered to join the church staff as Volunteer Children’s Ministry Associate. What a strong web of support this will be to our young families, our Children and Youth Formation Committee, and the Supply Associate Pastor that we plan to hire!

Those who have joined us just recently know Amy as a Sunday school teacher, From Wonder to Wisdom leader, “Prayground” volunteer, and costume coordinator for our Nativity Pageant. From 2019-2020, she was our Interim Director of Christian Formation and Volunteer Ministries. Amy’s heart, mind, and soul are never far from children’s ministry.

In this volunteer capacity, Amy will focus on Sunday morning programming for children –primarily Sunday School and From Wonder to Wisdom — supporting teachers, maintaining classroom space and supplies, and communicating with young families. She will be a regular presence on Sunday mornings, shepherding children, co-leading From Wonder to Wisdom, and making herself accessible to parents and teachers. Her 10 hours a week will also include weekly staff meetings, and the support of our Christian Formation Committee. Amy welcomes conversations with families new and not so new.

You may reach Amy at 610-543-4712 x118 or amy.connell@swarthmorepres.org