“Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.“
Matthew 18:3
We encourage young families to participate more fully in church life! Babies and toddlers (ages 2-4) and their caregivers are welcome during worship. We have baby changing areas in our restrooms and a rocking chair is available in the back of the sanctuary.
Older kids are invited to join Sunday School following a children’s message in worship. Led by an adult and assistants, the focus is on creating an engaging curriculum that allows the children to learn the Gospels while having fun.
Paula Mann Nassivera has been a member of the Dorset Church for over thirty years, since she was married here in 1988. Several years later, she and her family moved full-time to Dorset from NYC and Paula continued her professional career as an actress with the Dorset Theatre Festival and the Oldcastle Theatre in Bennington. During that time, she also was Co-Director of the Dorset Church Sunday School from 1998-2006. From 2006-2019 she worked as an Associate Professor and Director of the Theater Program at Green Mountain College. She happily returned to teach Sunday School in fall 2017.
Gretchen Lima is a wife, mom, retired youth director, Certified Pedorthist, gardener, love rock maker, labyrinth lover, zinnia fanatic, and a disciple of Jesus.
Ann Honan assists with lessons and activities, provides nursery care, and is a substitute Sunday School teacher. She works full-time as the Environmental Health and Safety Compliance Officer for Vermont State University. She enjoys doing crafts and nature activities with children of all ages and sharing the love of God and all of his creations.
Pada Bednar is an eighth-grade student at Long Trail School and has served as an assistant for the past three years. She is a dedicated lacrosse and basketball player and holds a black belt in Taekwondo. In addition, she volunteers with Vermont Adaptive, helping younger children learn to ski.