CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

ROOTED IN JESUS, GROUNDED IN LOVE

Dear Families,

This year, our theme Rooted in Jesus, Grounded in Love invites us to grow together in faith: listening, wondering, and discovering what it means to follow Jesus in our daily lives. We hold close the words from Ephesians: “I pray that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love” (Ephesians 3:17). These words remind us that faith is not only something we learn, but something we practice and live, with Jesus at the center and love as our foundation.

Click on the video below to hear from Brooke Basset, our Director of Formation, about the upcoming start to the program year

CLICK THROUGH THE BUTTONS BELOW TO READ OUR FALL YOUTH NEWSLETTER, AND TO VIEW THE PROGRAM HANDBOOK WITH MORE INFORMATION

 

More information for parents:

Updates from Ashley
Easter Giving Eggs | Follow Up
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Children's Ministries, Easter, Daily Reflection
Easter Giving Eggs | Follow Up
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Children's Ministries, Easter, Daily Reflection

Reporting out on St. John’s Easter Giving Eggs, 2025! Learn how our children have chosen to give back to their community, with your support.

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Children's Ministries, Easter, Daily Reflection
Easter Giving Eggs | Call for Support
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Children's Ministries, Easter, Homepage Feature, Lent, Daily Reflection
Easter Giving Eggs | Call for Support
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Children's Ministries, Easter, Homepage Feature, Lent, Daily Reflection

We’re taking the Easter Egg Hunt to new levels! The Easter Giving Eggs of 2025, empowering children to give back to their community, with your support. A beautiful new St. John’s Tradition!

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Children's Ministries, Easter, Homepage Feature, Lent, Daily Reflection
The Rainbow Fish Musical for Youth
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Children's Ministries, Youth Programs
The Rainbow Fish Musical for Youth
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Children's Ministries, Youth Programs

On January 5th, we begin our annual St. John’s Youth Musical project. This year we are going to do The Rainbow Fish Musical.

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Children's Ministries, Youth Programs
Jump into the Pageant!
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Advent, Homepage Feature, Youth Programs, Children's Ministries
Jump into the Pageant!
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Advent, Homepage Feature, Youth Programs, Children's Ministries

Beginning December 1st on Sundays and Wednesdays: Step into the story and help us bring it to life this Advent season! All children welcome age 4-18.

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Advent, Homepage Feature, Youth Programs, Children's Ministries
Kickoff Family Newsletter
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Youth Programs, Children's Ministries
Kickoff Family Newsletter
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Youth Programs, Children's Ministries

Welcome to a new year of programs at St. John's! Kickoff Festivities begin September 7-8. View the Creation Season Newsletter.

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Youth Programs, Children's Ministries
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ
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Daily Reflection, Children's Ministries, Youth Programs, Easter, Homepage Feature
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ
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Daily Reflection, Children's Ministries, Youth Programs, Easter, Homepage Feature

We are thrilled to share the success of our Easter Giving Eggs initiative this year. Our children and youth identified their support for three vital causes: environmental care, LGBTQIA+ rights, and peace in the Middle East.

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Daily Reflection, Children's Ministries, Youth Programs, Easter, Homepage Feature
Daily Reflection | Connected in Story, Connected in Christ
The People of St. John's, families
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Daily Reflection | Connected in Story, Connected in Christ
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Daily Reflection, Children's Ministries

A poem by Zinnia Downs, What St. John’s means to me…

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Daily Reflection, Children's Ministries
Easter Giving Eggs | Call for Support
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Children's Ministries, Easter, Homepage Feature, Lent, Daily Reflection
Easter Giving Eggs | Call for Support
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Children's Ministries, Easter, Homepage Feature, Lent, Daily Reflection

We’re taking the Easter Egg Hunt to new levels! The Easter Giving Eggs of 2024, empowering children to give back to their community, with your support. A St. John’s Tradition!

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Children's Ministries, Easter, Homepage Feature, Lent, Daily Reflection
Wednesday Music & Cherub Choir Updates
SJC Youth Music, The Choir School
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Wednesday Music & Cherub Choir Updates
SJC Youth Music, The Choir School
Children's Ministries, Music, Youth Programs

We will return in March to our weekly rehearsals with Youth & Cherub Choirs to prepare for our culmination project “Shaker Harmony” celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Shakers in America.

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Winter Theater Project
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Winter Theater Project
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The Winter Theater Project for 2024 is a fun and flexible Musical Revue! All are welcome to join us. Complete the enrollment form for each interested student.

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Acolyte Training on Dec 3rd
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Children's Ministries, Youth Programs
Acolyte Training on Dec 3rd
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Children's Ministries, Youth Programs

Children and youth interested in serving as acolytes are invited to join Rev. Aaron and Steve Falci for a fun & informative training session on Sunday Dec 3rd from 11:00-11:30 (immediately after church) in the sanctuary.

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Children's Ministries, Youth Programs
Family Resources for a Peaceful and Connected Advent Season
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Children's Ministries, Youth Programs, Advent, Homepage Feature
Family Resources for a Peaceful and Connected Advent Season
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Children's Ministries, Youth Programs, Advent, Homepage Feature

The Rev. Aaron Jenkyn offers some resources to make space for quiet reflection and connection with your family as we await the Joy of Christmas!

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Children's Ministries, Youth Programs, Advent, Homepage Feature
Wednesday Youth Music Ministry Fall Update
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Youth Programs, Music, Children's Ministries
Wednesday Youth Music Ministry Fall Update
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Youth Programs, Music, Children's Ministries

An update about our weekly Wed. rehearsals and details about what is coming up this season for our program in general.

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Youth Programs, Music, Children's Ministries