Church School / Nursery
We ask parents to register children who will be taking part in any of the programs provided for children and youth at St. Stephen's.
Nursery
The nursery is open with a child care provider mid September until the beginning of June during the 10:15 service. Britta Kilbourn is serving in the nursery this year. Britta is a responsible high school senior who is wonderful with the children.
Volunteering in the nursery is an important ministry. Sometimes the nursery has many little ones that need attention. High school aged youth and adults are always welcomed. If you are interested in helping in the nursery or if you are willing to substitute when Britta is absent, please let Laura Davis know. Having help always makes the nursery run smoothly which is so important for the littlest in our congregation.
4th - 12th grade Christian Education
Come and join us on Sunday mornings at 9:00am for learning and some fun. We are very blessed to have wonderful teachers leading each group.
Here are the specifics:
4th-6th graders meet in the tower from 9:00-10:00am each Sunday. Peter Nelson and Allison de Kanel are the leaders for this group. The learning in this group is based on the Episcopal Children’s Curriculum. They use that curriculum as a launching pad for exploration of their faith and our Church. Through discussion, prayer, crafts and games, the topics are brought closer to the kids’ hearts.
7th-12th graders meet in the basement in one of the preschool rooms from 9:00-10:00am each Sunday. George Woodzell and Gloria Kavanah are the leaders for this group. They talk about matters that affect the students' lives at home, at school, and in their social worlds; George and Gloria look for guidance in the lessons they hear in church each week, as well as in outside materials that offer useful insights.
Allison, Peter, George and Gloria are looking forward to seeing you!
Kids’ Chapel
Kids’ Chapel begins at 10:15 and ends at the Offertory each Sunday. Kids’ Chapel is for children in preschool through 4th grade (older kids are welcomed - they can be helpers!) We hold Kids’ Chapel in the Parish Hall. It begins with a short service (a prayer, the Gospel, a Homily, a song and the Peace). After this the children will divide into groups for a lesson and a simple craft. Adult and high school volunteers help lead the service and the lesson time. The volunteers serve for four weeks at a time. Very little preparation is required, come and be with our children!
Unit 1: Creating Our Chapel (9/27-10/18)
Unit 2: Saints (10/25-11/15)
Unit 3: Pageant and Christmas (11/22-12/13)
Unit 4: Animals in the Bible (1/10-1/31)
Unit 5: Serving (2/7-2/28)
Unit 6: Holy Week and Easter (3/7-3/28)
Unit 7: The Parables (4/11-5/2)
Unit 8: Eucharist (5/9-5/30)
6/6/10 - last day of Kids’ Chapel for the program year. It’s time for a celebration.
If you have questions or would like to help with any of the above ministries, please call the church and ask for Laura Davis. Thanks!
