(Ages 12-18) The 2017-2018 youth ministry year begins on September 17 and ends on May 20. There is no tuition or registration fee to enroll a child in any of our youth programs. This is a ministry of the congregation staffed by adult volunteers who feel called to teach and mentor young people,
CHURCH SCHOOL
CHURCH SCHOOL (Ages 3 to 11) Classes begin on September 22, 2019 and end on May 17, 2020 There is no tuition or registration fee to enroll a child in our Church School or Youth Program. This is a ministry of the congregation staffed by adult volunteers who are answering calls to teach and
CHILDCARE
(Babies & Toddlers) The Nursery is a clean, safe place for children 3 years of age or younger. It opens on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. and is staffed by paid childcare providers who are trained in safe church practices. While the space is equipped for children who are walking and
ACOLYTES
Acolytes lead the altar party procession into the worship space each week and assist, as needed, during worship. Anyone in 4th grade or older can be an acolyte after he or she is trained. Contact: Meg Bridge, Acolyte Coordinator
FAMILY CHAPEL
Monthly Children of all ages gather once a month for a simple service of prayer and scripture reflection with their adult mentors. Family Chapel helps young people gain confidence reading to a large group, praying aloud, and engaging actively with scripture. Contact
COMMUNION PREP CLASSES
Each spring we offer instruction about Holy Eucharist for children in 1st and 2nd grades, and their parents. This is not a pre-requisite for full participation in the sacramental life of the parish. Instead, it helps children learn about the parts of the service, how to receive the sacrament, and
RECEIVING COMMUNION
In this parish everyone, regardless of age, is welcome to come forward during Communion to receive either the bread or wine, or a blessing. Parents may question whether their young children should receive the sacrament. The Rector or the Children, Youth & Family Minister is available for
CHILDREN AND WORSHIP
At All Saints Parish children are welcomed as full participants in the worship service, just as all adults are (regardless of age, ability, race, ethnic group, sexual orientation, gender and gender expression, or religious background). We also know that we all have differing modes of worship at