Children, Youth,
& Family News
December 2, 2021
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Family Christmas Party and White Elephant
THIS Saturday, December 4
5:00 - 6:30 PM
St. Mary's Room
Come ring in the Christmas season with a family Christmas Party! Bring your holiday cheer, your best Christmas outfit, and one gift per person in your party for a White Elephant gift exchange. Dinner and refreshments will be served, and there will be childcare and programming for your kids! Sign-up HERE
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Visit from St. Nicholas
THIS Sunday, December 5
9:15 - 10:10 AM
Join us in the church between services for a special visit from Santa Claus himself! Learn more as Rev. Matt teaches us about Saint Nicholas and why he is important to the story of the Santa Claus we know today. This intergenerational event will be fun for all. Don't forget your camera!
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Christmas Pageant Rehearsals!
THIS Sunday, December 5
Following the 10:30 Service
St. Michael's live Christmas Pageant is back and rehearsals start this Sunday! Please fill out the interest form by CLICKING HERE, to let us know how your children would like to participate. The rehearsal schedule is as follows:
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THIS Sunday, December 5, 12:00 - 2:00 PM
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NEXT Sunday, December 12, 12:00 - 2:00 PM
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Saturday, December 18 (dress rehearsal) 4:00 - 5:30 PM
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Sunday, December 19, Pageant is during the 10:30 service, please arrive at 9:00 to prepare!
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Cherub Choir
Children ages 4 through 6th grade
Rehearsal THIS Sunday
Your children are invited to join St. Michael's Cherub Choir! Cherub choir rehearses for 30 minutes following the 10:30 service and will sing at the Christmas Eve family service at 4:00 PM. Cherub choir will be rehearsing directly following the 10:30 service this Sunday, December 5 & next Sunday December 12.
Children will meet Amalia in St. Mary's following the conclusion of service, take them to the choir room, and bring them back to coffee hour. Children will be masked while indoors.
*Please Note: Cherub Choir & Pageant rehearsal will both be meeting in St. Mary's and your kids are welcome to do both or pick one!
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Thumbuddy Card Sales
THIS Sunday, December 5
Following Both Services
"Thumbuddy is thinking of you" is the brilliant tagline for these cards made using thumbprints! Come purchase some cards for loved ones this holiday season following both services. All proceeds go towards supporting our Episcopal Camp and Retreat center, Cathedral Ridge! Special thanks to the Wood family for putting these together! Make sure to bring some cash this Sunday!
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2nd Annual Christmas Light Festival
Starting this weekend!
You've helped set it up, or you've seen the lights grow each week, get ready for Join us for St. Michael's' 2nd Annual Christmas Light Festival! We'll start with a Festive Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, December 3 as we welcome all to our campus! From an abundance of light displays, to hot cocoa and s'mores, to cheery Christmas carols and festive music-bring your famliy and friends for all the fun!
Don't miss a special evening of music with an indoor performance by the Little London Belles on Saturday, December 11 at 5:30 PM!
Light Festival Dates:
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Friday, December 3: 6:00 - 8:00 PM - Special Tree Lighting @ 6PM
- Saturday, December 4: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
- Friday, December 10: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
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Saturday, December 11: 6:00 - 8:00 PM - Little London Belles Indoor Performance @ 5:30 PM
- Friday, December 17: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
- Saturday, December 18: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Suggested Admission
$5 per family (AND)
One of the following donations:
1. A canned good per person,
2. New stuffed animal, or
3. A new children’s toy
Don’t forget to bring your letters to Santa! This
year we have a special “North Pole” mailbox.
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Youth Ski Trip
January 22 - 23
Inn the Clouds, Leadville
Ski Cooper Ski Resort
All middle and high school youth, regardless of skiing experience, are encouraged to come skiing with St. Michael’s! We will be departing from St. Mike’s on Saturday at 1:00 PM and returning on Sunday at 8:00 PM. Cost is $100 per person not including rental equipment which is another $20 - $30. Scholarships are available. Youth are required to be vaccinated and produce a negative rapid Covid test (test will be provided) prior to departure. Please complete the registration form HERE and reach out to Owen with any questions!
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Help with Worship!
Winter Worship Signups
We need acolytes, lay readers, and more help at our winter services! Follow the links below to get your children and youth involved with worship this fall!
Click HERE for November and December signups.
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St. Michael's on Instagram!
@stmichaelscyf
Head over to Instagram and give St. Michael's Children, Youth, and Family page a follow, or CLICK HERE. Stay up to date with event info, ministry updates, and more!
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Children and Youth Registration
We are making great memories at St. Michael's! CLICK HERE to register your children and youth to participate in activities, events, and groups this year.
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Winter Children & Youth Weekly Programming Schedules
The Children, Youth, and Families Calendar can be found on the Children and Youth Page, CLICK HERE to view calendar
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Sunday, December 5
Visit from St. Nicholas 9:15 - 10:10 AM in the Sanctuary
Nursery 7:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Children's Chapel during 10:30 service
Sunday, December 12
Hush in the Rush 9:15 - 10:10 AM, meet in Sunday School classrooms
Nursery 7:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Children's Chapel during 10:30 service
Sunday, December 19
Christmas Pageant Prep 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Christmas Pageant during 10:30 service
No Children's Chapel
Nursery 7:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday, December 26
No Sunday School
No Children's Chapel
Nursery Care 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Sunday, January 2
No Sunday School
Children's Chapel during 10:00 service
Nursery Care 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Sunday, January 9
Regular Programming Resumes
Sunday School 9:15 - 10:10 AM
Children's Chapel during 10:30 service
Nursery Care 7:45 AM - 12:00 PM
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Wednesday, December 8
Youth Group Christmas Parties
Middle School 5:45 - 6:45 PM
High School 7:00 - 8:15 PM
Wednesday, December 15
Regular Youth Groups
Wednesday, December 22
No Youth Group, Merry Christmas!
Friday, December 24 Christmas Eve
Nursery Care During 4:00 PM service
No Children's Chapel
Saturday, December 25 Christmas
No Nursery Care
No Children's Chapel
Wednesday, December 29
No Youth Group, Happy New Year
Wednesday, January 5
No Youth Group
Wednesday, January 12
Regular Youth Group Resumes
Middle School 5:30 - 6:45 PM
High School 7:00 - 8:15 PM
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Owen Copps, Director of Children & Youth Ministries
719-598-3244
owen@stmikeschurch.com
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
7400 Tudor Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
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