Children
More than 150 children are enrolled in St. John’s Sunday School.
The Rev. Bill Trego is Sunday School Coordinator. Sunday School teachers
provide this popular, interactive program helping our children grow in love, spirituality, and morality.
Summer Sunday
School takes the form of
Children's Chapel during the summer. Group worship in the Fischer
Room is for ages Pre-K through 3rd Grade. Fourth through 6th
graders are invited to attend
Bible Bytes Computer Lab
on Summer Sundays.
St. John's Sunday
School is a school year Christian education
program that uses Bible-based curricula for each age group. Volunteer
adults and youth work as team teachers.
Pre K - 3rd Grade
will be using St. John's Godly Play classrooms this year.
(www.godlyplay.org
) Based on the Montessori method of teaching, Jerome Berryman's
liturgical, story based curriculum will be presented by St. John's
storytellers.
4th - 6th Grades
during the 2007-2008 year will use a new program called Bible Song.
To connect parents and children with one another and with the Bible
every night in every home.
http://www.faithink.com/Inkubators/biblesong2.asp
Junior High
These students participate in parish ministry on Sundays. They volunteer
their time as Acolytes, Choir members when not attending church. See the
Youth
page for programs for this age group.
Senior High
(9th to 12th grade) These
students also participate in parish ministry on Sundays. They volunteer
their time as Acolytes, Ushers, Teachers, Choir members and Nursery
assistants when not attending
church. See the
Youth page for more
programs for this age group.
Nursery
(infant to 3 years) is a
welcoming, joyful and safe place to make friends. A Bible story and
snack are part of each Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00
p.m. (No sick children, please.). Note that older children through first
grade may visit the nursery before, but not during, church. (Safety and
fun for the infants are our primary concern.) The nursery is on the
first floor near the sanctuary and is staffed by a child care provider
certified in infant/child CPR and First Aid.
Music
is important at
St. John’s. Under the direction of Sara Evinger, Youth Music Minister,
the youth music program seeks to continue the musical traditions
of the church and to enhance seasonal liturgy, using music and drama to
connect Sunday to the rest of the week.
Cherub Choir –
Preschoolers
practice during church school and will sing in church on All Saints
(11/4), and on Christmas Eve with the Youth Choir at the 4:30 p.m.
service.
Youth Choir
meets twice a
month: usually on first Tuesdays (after Pizza Club) from 7:00 - 8:00
p.m., and third Tuesdays from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. See schedule for
exceptions, watch for periodic email reminders, and make sure we have
your current email!
Youth Choir Schedule
The Youth Choir explores
faith in everyday life through fellowship, traditional and contemporary
sacred and secular music, skits and poetry. They participate in the
development of original, talent-showcasing productions twice a year.
Chancel Choir -
High-school students are encouraged to participate in the
Chancel Choir,
especially during summer. Those interested should speak to Sara E.
Instrumentalists -
Those
who have studied a musical instrument for two or more years are also
encouraged to make their talents known to the Youth Music Minister.
PIZZA CLUB
is an
elementary Youth Group for third through sixth graders. They usually
meet on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. during
the school year, October through May. Pizza and Christian fellowship
provide an opportunity to expand friendships beyond Sunday mornings.
Call the office or watch the bulletin/Church Mouse for dates. Cost is $5
per meeting. Friends are welcome.
Pizza
Club Schedule
YOUTH GROUP
meets most
Sunday evenings, gathering in Christian fellowship for learning,
discussion, exploring, prayer, outreach and socializing. Seventh through
12th graders are welcome to join, friends too.
Youth Group Schedule
BAPTISM
is celebrated several times a year in
the presence of the whole church family. Preparation classes are
available and encouraged. Contact the Rector.
CONFIRMATION / RENEWAL
Preparation classes for CONFIRM, NOT
CONFORM
(a special St. John’s youth ceremony) and Confirmation are offered by
the Rector and his team of adult leaders and mentors. Confirmation is
encouraged.
