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Virtual Vacation Bible School Comes to the Diocese

Posted on July 05, 2021 in: Events, FaithSparks

Virtual Vacation Bible School Comes to the Diocese

Virtual Vacation Bible School

The Office of Faith Event’s Virtual Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a 4-day summer program providing fun and faith about the workings of God for children through music, games and fun Bible lessons.

This year the VBS program will be called “Thankful,” and will dive into the Old Testament by studying the prophet named Joseph.

VBS will run Monday through Thursday, August 9 – 12th from 9:00 – 10:00 AM online; the cost is $5 for one child or $10 per family.

We invite all children to join us, the camp is most suited for rising Grades 1 -5.

To register please go to https://bit.ly/2Laol7Y If you have questions, please contact Liza Roach at lroach@norwichdiocese.net or call (860)848-2237 ex. 305

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