DRESS
CODE
Once
again this year the children will be asked to comply with a certain set of
standards in their manner of dress for Church School. Although we recognize the
kids have a right and a need to express themselves, we must remember that in
some instances (i.e. expressing a violent theme, exposing their underwear,
etc.) they may be violating others' rights. Enforcement of these standards will
be relaxed, but we are asking the parents’ cooperation with the dress code,
which follows, designed to eliminate certain inappropriate garments, styles, or
trends from the Church School.
United
Congregational Church
Chipman-Harrison Learning Center
DRESS CODE
·
NO T-shirts that advertise, support,
or illustrate:
·
"questionable" characters
·
alcoholic beverages,
·
violent themes,
·
sexual themes,
·
hard rock or rap
musicians known for violent themes.
·
NO visible underwear, as in:
·
camisole tops revealing bra or bra
straps,
·
"sagging" pants so that
boxers show and pants threaten to drop,
·
similarly "ultra-low"
hip-hugger pants so that undergarments show,
·
transparent or sheer clothing,
·
NO boys’ hats inside the Church
building
It would be helpful to us if parents would give their
children the "once-over" before coming to Church on Sunday Morning.
Please help them understand that we are not challenging the acceptable standard
in their homes, but that some measure of reverence and respect within the walls
of a church can be -- and should be -- observed. There are a variety of
personalities, ages and backgrounds within our church family, and what may be
acceptable in one home may be shocking and completely inappropriate in another.
Careful and respectable behavior to God and our church family for one hour a
week is a wonderful gift to share. Help them to look at this as an opportunity
rather than a restriction.