Sunday School

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In my experience as a life-long Episcopalian (who has lapsed in church attendance), Sunday School on Sunday was usually reserved for ages nursery through high school and was held immediately before or immediately after the regular service. In later years, our congregations began the service with the children in their classes until right after the sermon (a technique designed by our priest, I'm sure, to try and achieve a quiet background for his teachings!). They then came in for the offering and communion with their family.

Adult classes were usually held on Sunday evenings or during the week -- and were generally poorly attended...