Category: Childrens Programs

Safeguarding (all) God’s Children (young and old)

The Episcopal Church has developed excellent programs for the prevention of sexual abuse of children and for the prevention of sexual exploitation of adults. Safeguarding God’s Children is required training and certification for all church volunteers who supervise children or youth, including upcoming programs such as Interfaith Hospitality Network; Summer Sunday School, and Vacation Bible [...]

Thursday April 26th, 2012 in Childrens Programs, Christian Education, Interfaith Hospitality Network, Stephen Ministry, Youth Program | Comments Off

♫ ♫ Choristers Choir-This Sunday! ♫ ♫

Long ago, on a hill, three trees reached up to the sky and dreamed of the wonderful things they would do. All were cut down, and each in turn believed that their dreams had come to nothing. Then, when their rough timber played its part in the life of Jesus, everything changed.  Experience this Easter [...]

Friday April 20th, 2012 in Childrens Programs, Choristers | Comments Off

SMEDS Yard Sale and Silent Auction

St. Michael’s Episcopal Day School will hold a Yard Sale on Saturday, April 28 from 7 am to Noon featuring BABY AND CHILDREN’S clothing, books, furniture, toys and more. The event will take place in the Education Wing of the church. If you have gently used children’s clothing, toys, books or baby items that you [...]

Friday April 20th, 2012 in Childrens Programs, Preschool | Comments Off

Safeguarding God’s Children Training

The National Episcopal Church has developed an excellent program for the prevention of sexual abuse of children called “Safeguarding God’s Children.” It is required training for all church volunteers who supervise children or youth, including upcoming programs such as Interfaith Hospitality Network, Summer Sunday School and Vacation Bible Camp. FYI: The next training will be [...]

Friday April 6th, 2012 in Childrens Programs, Christian Education, Interfaith Hospitality Network, Youth Program | Comments Off

The Preschool is ALIVE!

We’ve got bees, bugs, butterflies and tadpole projects from April until May. We will be experimenting and observing for the next several weeks. We are also planting, harvesting and tasting new vegetables. In this Easter Season, we will also be learning, in a developmentally appropriate way, about the death and resurrection of Christ, because we [...]

Friday April 6th, 2012 in Childrens Programs, Christian Education, Preschool | Comments Off

VBC – new program this year!

Family Vacation Bible Camp 2012 Mark your calendar for this exciting new program at St. Michael’s: June 10th – 14th. 5 nights of fun and adventure for 3 year olds through entering 5th graders AND their parents! We will begin with dinner at 6:00 p.m. and end our evening together at 8:30 p.m. Chapel, Storytelling, [...]

Tuesday March 20th, 2012 in Childrens Programs, Christian Education | Comments Off

Camp Allen Summer Camp

1-week (Sunday – Saturday) camps are available throughout the summer for kids ages 8-18. This is a great week of fun for children and youth! For details, see the Camp Allen summer camp website.  And, sign-up now! Questions?  Contact Youth Minister Mary Conkling

Sunday March 11th, 2012 in Camp Allen, Childrens Programs, Youth Program | Comments Off

Vacation Bible Camp 2012

Something New this Summer! Nighttime Family VBC Save the Date: Sunday, June 10 – Thursday, June 14 Yes, we are going to change things up a bit!  We are going to run VBC from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m., and it will be an experience for the WHOLE family.  Four year olds up through those children [...]

Tuesday March 6th, 2012 in Childrens Programs, Christian Education, music, Youth Program | Comments Off

All Boy Scouts and Leaders are Invited …

  All Boy Scouts and their leaders are invited to attend worship (in uniform) on Sunday, February 5. We will recognize and ask God’s blessing upon scouts and leaders as well as recognize scouts who have completed their “God and Country” program at both 9 and 11 am services.  In addition, at 11 am, St. Michael’s [...]

Wednesday February 1st, 2012 in Childrens Programs, Christian Education, Youth Program | Comments Off

♫ ♫ Choristers Choir ♫ ♫

Choristers will present the musical, “The Tale of the Three Trees,” at both morning worship services on Sunday, April 22. Based on an American folktale, this eighteen-minute long, deeply moving story beautifully captures the Easter message. We invite 3rd through 8th graders to join our cast.  For non-Chorister members, rehearsals begin Sunday, February 12th, 10am-10:45am [...]

Sunday January 29th, 2012 in Childrens Programs, Choristers, music, Youth Program | Comments Off

A Special Mother-and-Daughter Evening!

Friday, January 27 6:00 – 9:00 pm Sign-up Deadline:  January 22 Don’t miss this fun evening for Moms and Daughters (8 years and older). It’s a great way to get to know other women in our parish family and their daughters. Our time together will include dinner, an outreach project, games, pillowcase designing, delicious dessert [...]

Wednesday January 18th, 2012 in Childrens Programs, Special Events, Youth Program | Comments Off

Sunday School Schedule for Children & Youth

Sunday School is a priority at St. Michael’s!  Nurturing young people is an important part of our ministry.  Children’s and Youth Sunday School classes are held during the first part of the 9 am and 11 am services. Classes then join the worship in progress because there is value in having families worship together. Additional [...]

Wednesday January 4th, 2012 in Childrens Programs, Christian Education, Youth Program | Comments Off

Choristers Choir to resume rehearsals

Choristers, the St. Michael’s choir for 3rd to 8th graders, resumes rehearsals Wednesday, January 18th, and will happily welcome new members at this time.  They rehearse weekly on Wednesdays, 5-6pm followed by a light dinner and social time, 6-7pm.  This well received & dynamic group of  young musicians is trained in effective, inspiring music making and [...]

Wednesday January 4th, 2012 in Childrens Programs, Choristers, music, Youth Program | Comments Off

Advent begins Sunday, November 27

Advent Wreath Kits Simple Advent Wreath Kits will be available in the Worship Space entryway after our worship services for those new to this tradition. Cost: $5.00 per kit. A great tradition to add to your days during Advent! Advent Meditations Begin Sunday! Check your email for daily Advent Meditations. If you’ve been receiving the [...]

Wednesday November 23rd, 2011 in Childrens Programs, Christian Education | Comments Off

Bringing Holiday Cheer to Norman Elementary School

This year, the youth groups at St. Michael’s, St. James, and St. David’s Episcopal Churches are coming together to host a Christmas party for grades K – 2 at Norman Elementary School. We are inviting the members of each church community to join in the festivities by bringing 80 gifts per church. Members of St. [...]

Sunday November 20th, 2011 in Childrens Programs, Outreach, Youth Program | Comments Off