SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

ALL-AGES SERVICE at 9

+ RETREAT

Sunday's Schedule: REGISTER NOW

Childcare for children 4 and under available 8:45a - 3:00p.

Come as you are, for all or part of the day.

9:00am: All Parish Eucharist in the Sanctuary

Families, please come to the front of the church so you can sit with your families but be close to the action!

Time set apart with God, self, and community.

10:00: Bio-Break (Stretch your legs, use the bathroom, get a drink of water)

10:15: Keynote Presentation and Interactive Session for all ages – Meet in Thaxter Hall

11:30: Brown Bag Lunch. Grab a bagged lunch from Thaxter Hall and join in conversation around the table, or take your lunch to go and find a quiet place around campus (or town) to eat by yourself or with a friend. 

Nourish body and spirit.

12:30pm: Retreat Session 2 and Artapalooza. Adults meet in Thaxter Hall. Children and youth meet in Choir Room

3:00 Closing session for all ages – All gather in Thaxter Hall

Celebrate creation!

3:30: Bio-Break (Stretch your legs, use the bathroom, get a drink of water)

3:45: Cider and refreshment on the Patio with Chapel Street Band 

4:30: Las Olas Catered Community Dinner served in Thaxter Hall

5:45: All parish clean up: Everyone is invited to help clean up!

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MEET CALLIE SWANLUND

We are so excited to welcome retreat leader, speaker, spiritual companion, author, and priest, The Rev. Callie Swanlund! She is joining us today to guide us in our day of retreat, both as a community and as individuals.

ARTAPALOOZA

meet in Choir Room

12:30-3:00PM for Youth (4-18)

Messy, meaningful, hilarious, beautiful fun awaits all friends. Led by The Rev. Aaron Jenkyn, youth and children of all ages will work on a special piece of art, play games, and spend time with friends at church. Parents will be in a retreat session with other adults (parents meet in Thaxter Hall upstairs).

COMING UP SOON...

BLESSING OF THE STUFFIES / YOUTH GROUP APPLE-PICKING

Sunday, October 6, children of all ages

Join us Sunday, October 6th for The Blessing of the Stuffies! In honor of St. Francis and Creation Season, children of all ages are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animals to church for a special blessing. Kids will get to Show-and-Tell their stuffed animal during the 9:30 formation hour in Sunday school classes. This week’s program focuses on animals, celebrating the beauty of creation.

Meanwhile, the Youth Group will venture out to the orchards for an apple-picking adventure—connecting with nature and community. Don’t miss this joyful Sunday full of faith, friendship, and celebration! On 10/13, Youth will be working together to process and bake the apples.

YOUTH ACOLYTE TRAINING

Sunday, October 6, 11:00-11:30

Is your child curious about what it is like to serve on the altar?! Have you ever wondered what goes on “behind the scenes” in church on Sunday morning?! Maybe someone in your family is eager to join in worship, but bored in the pew?! Have you been an acolyte for a long time, but need a refresher on what we’re doing and why?! Children and youth interested in serving as acolytes are invited to join Rev. Aaron and Teddy Blood for a fun & informative training session on Sunday October 6th from 11:00-11:30 (immediately after church) in the sanctuary. Contact: The Rev. Aaron Jenkyn

CHERUB & JUNIOR CHOIRS

• 11-11:30 Cherub Choir (age 4-8)
• 11:30-12:15 Junior Choir (grades 3 and up)

MUSIC NOTES 🎶 NEWSLETTER

Updates on when we sing, Christmas Pageant and Youth Musical!

We heard your feedback! In response to that, we have been working hard on building more structure into our programs. Please review the following guidelines for participating in Youth and Children's Sunday morning ministries:

SUNDAY FORMATION PROGRAMS

St. John’s Sunday Youth programs are open and affirming spaces, where everyone without exception is welcome. Whether you are new, returning, or just dropping in, WELCOME!

Drop Off: Student drop off is 9:30-9:40. Please do not drop off any students before 9:25. Gathering spaces are in the lower level of Thaxter Hall. Families, please register all members in Realm. There are also quick-registration forms in classrooms for new families.

Late Arrivals: If later than 9:45, please plan to have your children join you in the sanctuary for worship, where all ages are always welcome! (Exception for nursery care, toddlers to 3 years old.)

Return to Worship: Formation Programs run for one hour. Children and Youth will join their caregivers in worship at the Peace (10:30), just in time to celebrate Communion as a family.

Reach Out: Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions, concerns, or if your child needs additional support or accommodations to help them grow and thrive at St. John’s.

For more program details, please see the 2024-25 Program Handbook.

In the Program Handbook you will find:

• More on Building Whole-Hearted Community
• Full Year Thematic Outline with Key Dates

You can always visit the website to see newsletters, handbook, and recent communications.