St. Michael's Children's Ministry

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Communion Curriculum Begins Sunday, Feb. 27

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We are excited to offer a new Holy Communion Curriculum for our First & Second-grade students this Spring! Third grade students are more than welcome to participate as well.

Beginning on Sunday, February 27, the 6-week curriculum will take place during the Sunday School hour. We will have an at-home option available for families who would like to participate from home.

We'll have a special Communion Celebration Service for all participants, at the completion of the curriculum, on May 1 during the 10 a.m. service.

Please contact Abby Van Noppen with any questions.

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St. Michael's Children's Ministry Presents: The Christmas Story

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The Children’s Ministry team will offer a pre-recorded, Christmas program for our families and parishioners of St. Michael’s.  All children 3 years to 5th grade are welcome and encouraged to take part in this year’s presentation: The Christmas Story.

Casting for Fourth and Fifth Grade
On Sunday, Nov. 7, during the Sunday School hour
Casting for the lead Narrators and speaking roles for fourth and fifth graders. If your child is not able to be here on Nov. 7, but would like to be considered for a role, please contact Carolyn L’Italien.

Registration
Pease register your child to participate by the following dates: 
• 4th & 5th grade: Wednesday, Nov. 3
• 3 years to 3rd grade: Tuesday, Nov. 23

Recording date:
Saturday, Dec. 4, at the church.
Details will be emailed to parents of all those registered for the program

Air date:
Sunday, Dec. 19 & Christmas Eve
• The pre-recorded Christmas Story emailed to the parish

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Sunday, March 14, 2021

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Sunday, March 14, 2021

The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones preaching.

Teachable Moment: Sunday, March 14, 2021

Ruth Scott and Lisa Carlton, both members of St. Michael’s Social Justice Steering Committee, explore the nature of sin and how Social Justice means working against sin in all its forms.

Beulah Land 3.14.21

Ms. Stella tells how Jesus fed 5,000 people with 2 fish and 5 loaves of bread!

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Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021

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St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021

The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones examines Paul's great letter of to the Corinthians. God's love for us is a form of love that seeks the best for others, and He offers it through Grace.

Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021: Teachable Moment with the Rev. Greg Jones

The Rev. Greg Jones explores sibling relationships through the lens of the Parable of the Prodigal Son.

Beulah Land 1.31.21

Ms. Stella tells about Jesus’ baptism.

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Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020

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Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020

The Rev. Holly M. Gloff shares the history of All Saints’ Day and examines Jesus’ unexpected words of The Beatitudes. This service features a special anthem written by Brock Downward in memory of his father.

Teachable Moment, November 1, 2020: Ralph Vaughan Williams

He composed some of the most beautiful sacred music ever written, yet he was not exactly a believer. The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones shares the story of this important Anglican who wrote “For All the Saints,” sung every on All Saints Day.

Beulah Land: Nov. 1, 2020

Ms. Stella shares the story of Joseph, his coat, his dreams, and his family.

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Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020

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St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020

The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones dissects the Parable of the Wedding Banquet.

Teachable Moments

The Rev. Holly M. Gloff takes a deep look at Saint Francis and why he is the most beloved saint in Italy.

Godly Play: October 11

Ms. Carolyn shares the story of Sarah & Abraham, leads a song, and instructs a fun craft activity!

Godly Play materials purchased by St. Michael's and used with permission.

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Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020

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St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020

On the feast of St. Michael we celebrate our 70th year as a parish. The Rev. Holly Gloff examines Paul’s letter to the Philippians, instructing them on how to find joy in serving others rather than ourselves.

Teachable Moments: The Rt. Rev. Henry Beard Delany
St. Michael's Children's Ministry Presents The Story of Noah

Noah loved God, and God loved Noah. But the other people in the world were doing bad things. So God asked Noah to build an ark and to bring his family and all the animals of the world onto the ark. Join Ms. Carolyn for the Noah’s journey and create a special symbol of God’s love for us at the end.

Are you looking to find ways to involve your teenager?
Virtual EYC—1st & 3rd Sundays !

This fall, middle school and high school students will meet with Abby and EYC leaders on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month via Zoom. We will send out an email to parents and students, who are registered, with the link to the Zoom. Join us for formation, activities, conversations and fellowship as we connect digitally.

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Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020

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St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020

The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones explores the notion of "Opposite Day," and how in God's world, it's always Opposite Day. Jesus came to tell us that, and to install the Kingdom here. His message: Love God, Love Neighbor, Love Self shows us that Jesus is our only hope to a just world, rooted in the Kingdom of God.

Sept. 20, 2020: Teachable Moments: The Paintress of Huntingfield

The Rev. Holly M. Gloff tells the story of Mildred Holland, the wife of an Anglican priest who served his congregation of St. Mary's Church in Huntingfield, Suffolk, from 1848-1891. During that time, Mildred took it upon herself to recreate the splendor of the 15th century Angel ceiling. The ceiling is filled with colorful images of angels, the 12 apostles and two female saints. Mildred labored for three-and-a-half years, often lying on her back, to create the work of art.

St. Michael's Children's Ministry: Sept. 20, 2020

Miss Stella shares the story of Creation using Beulah Land.

Are you looking to find ways to involve your teenager?
Virtual EYC—1st & 3rd Sundays !

This fall, middle school and high school students will meet with Abby and EYC leaders on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month via Zoom. We will send out an email to parents and students, who are registered, with the link to the Zoom. Join us for formation, activities, conversations and fellowship as we connect digitally.

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Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020

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Adult Christian Formation: Teachable Moments
Who, What, When, Where, Why and Today? The Lesser-Known Saints and Feast Days in the Episcopal Church

Today: Holy Cross Day, with the Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl, Jr.

St. Michael’s Children’s Ministry Presents: The Story of Creation, using Godly Play

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Bedtime Stories for Children

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Bedtime Stories for Children

As COVID-19 continues to spread, young children can be particularly aware of our uncertainty and are eager for ritual. At St. Michael's, we want to help parents end each day with their children looking at God's world through the Bedtime Story. Parishioner John Constance will be reading stories to your children, and his audio is available here. Reading stories with simple themes — Our Thanks, Children's Prayers, Patient Waiting — we hope will give our youngest parishioners a sense of safety, that God is with us during this challenging time. 

 
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