Children’s Ministries

Contact for all children’s ministries: Kent Duffey, 355-1779, ext. 314 or kentduffey@doers.org

Save the Date: Vacation Bible School is June 28 - July 2!

At St. James’s Vacation Bible School 2010, kids will voyage into outer space praising God. Through daily missions, we will see space like never before, gain a new perspective on our planet Earth, and learn easy "green" earth tips they we can all practice at home.  It is a cosmic combination of faith and fun.
VBS is open to children age 3 through rising third graders.  Read more about VBS 2010 and the "Galactic Blast" and download a registration form now.  Contact Kent Duffey for more information. Volunteers and supplies are desperately needed! Please check out a list of supplies to see if you can help out! Contact Kent to donate and volunteer for this important week of ministry for our children.

And take a look at the great pictures from last year's VBS!

Sunday School

Sunday School classes are offered for all children, ages two through fifth grade, during the Christian Education hour from 10:15 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Important Dates to Remeber 2009-2010 (pdf)

• Hands-On Sunday school (2, 3 and 4/5 year olds): Our preschool children learn from this interactive curriculum on Sunday mornings. Children are introduced to a different biblical theme or story every 3-4 weeks and explore it through storytelling, songs, games and crafts. Examples of themes for this fall include “God Made Families”, “Creation”, “Noah” and “Abraham and Sarah”.
  
  Hands On Preschool Curriculum schedule (pdf)

• Growing in Faith – Kindergarten through Fifth Grade: Sunday mornings will look quite different this year as we begin our new program using the Workshop Rotation model with our elementary age children. This year’s theme is “Believing God’s Promises” and children will experience scriptural stories and faith lessons through workshops in art, music, cooking, games, videos, storytelling and science. Children revisit the same story over a 3 week time period, learning in a different workshop each week. This program emphasizes active learning and helping children connect scriptural lessons to their own lives. A different, fun and meaningful activity every week!

  Growing in Faith Elementary Rotation schedule (pdf)

Worship Services
Children are welcome at all worship services. The 9:00 a.m. service is a Family Eucharist where children are encouraged to participate as worship leaders. They are invited to a children’s homily with a member of the clergy in the Children’s Chapel and upon their return they experience the celebration of the Eucharist in the Chancel and then with their families at the altar. The 11:15 a.m. service provides a Liturgy of the Word lesson for children during the sermon time and children rejoin their families for the celebration of the Eucharist. All baptized children are welcome to receive communion.

Nursery Care
Childcare is available during both services, as well as the Christian Education hour on Sunday mornings. During our continued time of renovations, the St. James’s nurseries will be located on the 2nd Floor of the Michaux House. Below is the listing of our nursery locations:

• Infant/toddler nursery (9:00 and 11:15 services): Room 208

• Preschool nursery (9:00 service only): Room 209

• Christian Education Hour Nursery (10:15 am – 11:05 am): Room 207 (Nursery employees will take the children to this location if they are staying through the education hour).
  

Nursery care is also available on Wednesday evenings for those who attend Christian Journey and Pilgrim’s Path. This nursery opens at 6:00 p.m. and is located in Room 208 in Michaux House.

This ministry is made possible through parent volunteers and caregivers who providing a comforting morning of play and fellowship for our youngest members.

Special Events

Advent Fair
Sunday, November 22 at 10:15 a.m. in the Parish Hall of Michaux House
Held during the Christian Education hour, this event is an opportunity for all our St. James’s families to create numerous Christmas and Advent crafts to enjoy during the upcoming Advent season.

Christmas Pageant
Sunday, December 20, 5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Always a highlight of the Christmas season, the children of St. James’s present the sacred story of the birth of Jesus. This timeless service is filled with traditional hymns and scripture and is enjoyed by all.

Vacation Bible School
June 28 – July 2, 2010
Each summer, a fun-filled Vacation Bible School is offered at St. James’s for children ages 3 through rising third grade. VBS gives children the opportunity for week-long Bible study using storytelling, arts, crafts, games and music.