Children & Families
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Family Update for June 30, 2024
This June, join us on Sundays at 9:15AM for summer kids’ community time in the classrooms on the lower level of Thaxter Hall. Children return to church at the time of the Peace (around 10:00) and join their families for the Holy Eucharist. Reach out to Ashley Wade with any questions!
MINISTRY EVALUATION for Parent of Children & Youth: Your Input Needed! We are so grateful for your presence at St. John's. Regardless of how often you attend church, we want to understand how we can better support you and your children. As we gear up for next year, we’re eager to learn and improve, and we need your feedback to help us do that.
More information for parents:
We are thrilled to share the success of our Easter Giving Eggs initiative this year. Our children and youth identified their support for three vital causes: environmental care, LGBTQIA+ rights, and peace in the Middle East.
A poem by Zinnia Downs, What St. John’s means to me…
We’re taking the Easter Egg Hunt to new levels! The Easter Giving Eggs of 2024, empowering children to give back to their community, with your support. A St. John’s Tradition!
We will return in March to our weekly rehearsals with Youth & Cherub Choirs to prepare for our culmination project “Shaker Harmony” celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Shakers in America.
The Winter Theater Project for 2024 is a fun and flexible Musical Revue! All are welcome to join us. Complete the enrollment form for each interested student.
Children and youth interested in serving as acolytes are invited to join Rev. Aaron and Steve Falci for a fun & informative training session on Sunday Dec 3rd from 11:00-11:30 (immediately after church) in the sanctuary.
The Rev. Aaron Jenkyn offers some resources to make space for quiet reflection and connection with your family as we await the Joy of Christmas!
An update about our weekly Wed. rehearsals and details about what is coming up this season for our program in general.
"Scatter the darkness, break the gloom," arranged by Jacob Webber. Featuring students from The St. John's Choir School. This was captured live at the 9:15 service of Holy Eucharist Rite II on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023.
Spring has sprung! Children’s program updates ~ Sundays from Easter to Pentecost.
This Easter, let's empower our children to put their 'eggs in the basket' of a cause they care about. Please sponsor an egg and donate any amount. The Easter Egg Hunt and Giving Celebration for Children will be in the church yard following the 9:15AM church service.
Offertory Anthem, “Can You Hear,” Jim Papoulis; featuring the combined choirs of St. John’s Choir School, St. John’s Youth Music Program, and the Parish Choir.
THIS SUMMER! ONE week of theater camp at St. John’s. All are welcome. Programming for children ages 9-12. Register or become a sponsor!