Ministries with Children & Youth Weekly E-News

Loving God, your Son told his disciples to become like little children. Lead us to work for the welfare and protection of all young people. May we respect their dignity that they may flourish in life, following the example of the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Prayer for Children from the Church of England

Youth Gathering

Sundays in Lent

March 24-April 14

10:10-10:45 am

3rd Floor Conference Room

Youth ages 11+ are invited to meet for an informal gathering time. This will include simple prayer, a cappella singing led by youth parish choir singers, and eating breakfast.

Facilitated by Sara Josey and Savannah Ponder

Children's Music Initiative

Sundays in Lent

March 10-April 7

10:10-10:45 am

2nd Floor

Children with and without prior music experience welcome. Join us for an engaging formation experience taught by a professional music educator from the parish choir, Ashley Kitchelt. Children will learn stories of faith through song and will grow in their sense of belonging in the family of God.

Ages 3+ welcome to join independently.

Infants-age 3 welcome to join with parent/guardian.

Breakfast snacks will be served when Church School begins at 10:45 am.

Continue Music at Home

Sign Up to be a Volunteer Helper

Home Life Faith

Looking for ways to share faith at home?

Click the links below to continue the formation from Church School today.

Ages 3-Grade 3 | The Faces of Easter 1

Grades 4-6 | Sparkhouse Lectionary

Parents' Night Out will continue this spring on the following Friday nights from 6:30-9:00 pm:

Friday, March 15

Friday, April 12

Friday, May 17

This program offers parents an opportunity to enjoy free time while St. John's provides child care, a light supper, and entertainment for children.

Sign Up by Wednesday, 03/13

Children's Music (10:10 am) and Church School (10:45 am) continue next week in the second floor of the Church House.

Save the dates

March 10-April 7--Children's Music meets Sundays (10:10 am-10:45 am)

March 15--Parents' Night Out

March 16-17--Teen Confirmation Retreat

March 24-April 14--Youth (tween + teen) Gathering meets Sundays (10:10 am-10:45 am)

April 12--Parents' Night Out

April 14--Palm Sunday (children process with palms)

May 5--Parlor Series Family Presentation--The Beech Tree Puppets (5 pm) + Dinner

May 11--Confirmations at the Cathedral

May 12--Seniors & Acolytes Honored (11:00 service)

May 17--Parents' Night Out

May 19--Last day of Church School for program year 2018-19

May 19--Church School teachers honored (11:00 service)

June 2-July 28--Summer Church School schedule

June 9--Youth Sunday

Contact Savannah with any questions, comments, or news you would like shared in this newsletter.

Savannah Ponder | Assistant for Ministries to Children, Youth, and Families

St. John’s Church, Lafayette Square

1525 H Street NW

Washington, D.C. 20005

[email protected]

202.347.8766 ext. 304

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