See what e3 participants did this Winter semester!

After the holiday break we returned for our winter semester. During this time we partnered with The Fort Wayne Youtheatre. Christopher “Murph” Murphy and Emersen Conner spent 6 weeks introducing the children to the basics of acting.  They played a variety of games that taught the children about verbal and nonverbal communication. 

​Here the children were asked to convince the person holding the bowl to pass them the imaginary bowl of potatoes. They were only allowed to say the words, “Please pass the potatoes.” All other communication had to be nonverbal.

In another activity the children were asked to create a scene where one character tries to get the other to do something. Here one is convincing the other to give them a cookie. Each character could only say one word, requiring them to use tone of voice and gesture to communicate. 
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It was 6 weeks of joy, fun and learning for the participants. As time went on each child became more comfortable in their communication and actions. Thank you, Fort Wayne Youthheatre, for hanging with us!

In addition to the arts portion E3 students learn choral singing. The children sing once every month during the 10:30am church service. Here they are rehearsing before heading up to the Nave on a Sunday morning.

The Junior Choir (grades 3rd-6th) enjoyed a fun day out where they explored Science Central, enjoyed lunch together and played laser tag.

What is E3?

E3 - Exploring, Experiencing, and Expressing our faith through the arts
The E3 program offers free high-quality music and arts experiences to nurture faith and relationships.  Children K – 6th grade will have the opportunity to participate in choral singing and an art class. Each session is taught by skilled musicians and artists from the local community. Projects could include but aren't limited to painting, felting, dance, theater, etc. We will meet Wednesdays from mid -September through early May. Students and their families are invited to share in the community dinner (free-will offering) each week at 6:15 p.m.

Sessions will resume January 12, 2022

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Youth
Trinity English offers engaging and interactional opportunities for youth grades 7-12 in Youth Choir, Steel Drums, and Handbells. 

For additional information, please contact Erin Kircher at ekircher@trinityenglish.org or Robert Hobby at rhobby@trinityenglish.org or Evan Anderson at eanderson@trinityenglish.org 

Wednesday E3 and youth Schedule

4:35-4:45 PM: Gathering Time
4:45-5:30 PM: Children’s Choir/3rd-6th Art Class
5:30-6:15 PM: Junior Choir/K-2nd Art Class
5:30 -6:15 PM Youth Choir
6:15-7:00 PM Dinner
6:45-7:30 PM Steel Drums
8:15-8:45 PM Celebration Ringers