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Youth and Children's Ministries
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''Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.''
~ Proverbs 22:6
Parents, Children and Youth will be meeting with Cindy Coe for lunch after the 10:30 AM service on Sunday, March 7.(A movie will be provided for the children while parents continue their visit)
Cindy Coe is a Christian formation specialist and writer based on her farm outside Knoxville, TN. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Christian Education from Virginia Theological Seminary and a law degree from the University of Tennessee. She is a former Director of Children’s Ministries at Church of the Ascension, Knoxville and has led adult formation programs at several Knoxville churches, As a volunteer, she has delivered and served food for FISH hunger ministries and has made two family mission trips to an orphanage on the Arctic coast of Russia.
Cindy’s publications include articles in Chicken Soup for the Mother’s Soul 2, Episcopal Teacher, the Anglican Digest, and a local alternative weekly magazine. She is a certified catechist with Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a certified Godly Play teacher, and a certified yoga instructor. She has most recently served as a full time mom to two teenagers and a preschooler.
At St. Paul's, each child's spiritual well-being and faith formation is nurtured from an early age. Various opportunities to ''train up a child in the way he should go'' are available for children and youth, which enrich, engage and excite young people along their Christian journeys.
Sunday School classes meet each Sunday morning from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. during the traditional school year - September through May.
Fellowship groups also meet September through May on Wednesday evenings and on occasional Sunday afternoons and evenings. Summer months offer the opportunity to allow time for special event outings, mission trips and outreach opportunities.
Children's Chapel, offered during the 10:30 a.m. Service of Holy Eucharist, meets each Sunday throughout the year in the chapel. Children from 4 years old through 2nd grade are welcome. Children join their parents in church just before the celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
Our nursery opens each Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. and is located on the first floor of our main church building.
“For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.”
~ Matthew 18:20
Sunday School:
•Our pre-K through 5th graders use the Gather ‘Round curriculum published by Brethren Press. Gather ‘Round is an exciting Bible-based curriculum, which offers learners the opportunity to engage with each lesson through a variety of activities. Each quarter focuses on a specific theme and each session allows learners to hear a Bible story then reflect, connect and respond to that story. In addition, the children take home a weekly “Talkabout” that offers families fun and exciting ways to connect the Bible story throughout the week.
•The middle school (6th grade – 8th grade) class explores a variety of topics offered through Fast Lane Bible Studies. Fast Lane Bible Studies addresses relevant teen issues such as cultivating healthy friendships, understanding media influence and coping with peer pressure. These topics and many more are approached from a biblical perspective and in a way that is fun and engaging.
•The high school (9th grade – 12th grade) class confronts issues such as violence, injustice and materialism. Using Generation Why Bible Studies, teens are encouraged to apply the Bible to real life. Generation Why also provides for special focus sessions on topics such as New Testament characters, The Book of James and miracles in the Gospel of John.
Children and Youth Fellowship Groups:
•EYC (Episcopal Youth Community): Middle school and high school youth meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. A healthy blend of fun, fellowship and faith formation give youth a sense of belonging in a nurturing, loving and supportive environment. Youth also attend diocesan retreats and other special events and programs throughout the year. EYC meets in the youth lounge.
•Praise Pals: This mid-week program provides an opportunity for children in pre-K through 5th grade to celebrate God’s love in fun, exciting and engaging ways. The group meets on Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. from September through May on the lower level of the Parish House.
Ministries for Children and Youth:
•Youth Choir: Youth in 6th grade through 12th grade are invited to join the Youth Choir which meets each Wednesday from 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. throughout the program year. The Youth Choir performs at various times throughout the year at the 10:30 a.m. Service of Holy Eucharist.
•Acolyte Guild: Children may enter into acolyte ministry as early as age 8 ½ years of age and will be assigned duties associated with the position of Junior Acolyte. All older children and youth will begin the ministry as Torch Bearers and progress to the position of Senior Crucifer. Workshops and training sessions are held annually and new members are welcome at any time. Our Acolyte Guild represents St. Paul’s each year at the National Acolyte Festival in Washington D.C.
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