Sunday Mornings

There are several options for children and youth to worship and learn on Sundays. Children and youth of all ages are welcome to participate in services. Interactive coloring bulletins are available in the Chapel Narthex for the 9:15am service, if your child would like to be a part of worship. Children (grades 5 and under) and parents are invited to the join the Children's Sermon during the 9:15am service in the Choir Room, which takes place right before the Gospel reading in the Chapel.

For our youngest members, childcare is provided on the lower level beginning at 8:45am. The Quiet Room, located in the Chapel Narthex, is available for your use during the service (service is streamed). 

Childcare

Infant-4 years old | Sunday | 8:45am-12:15pm | Chapel Lower Level

Childcare is provided during worship and other events that will benefit parents, including: fellowship activities, community groups and other special events. On Sunday mornings, childcare is available from 8:45am to 12:15pm. Drop off and pick up is in the Childcare Nursery (Chapel lower level), where you will receive a beeper if parent contact is needed.

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Primary Education

Pre-K - Grade 1 | 9:00-11:15am | Drop-Off/Pick-Up in Youth Lounge

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Join us Sunday mornings in the Undercroft (Chapel Lower-level) from 9:00am to 11:15am (with an early pick up at 10:30am for those not staying for Adult Education hour) as we rotate through the following classes: Godly Play (a Montessori-based Sunday School curriculum), Arts & Crafts, Park Play and story time, with snacks and a music lesson with Dr. Elaine Sonnenberg. Drop off and pick up in Undercroft C.

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Children's Sermon

Grade 5 & Younger | 9:15am | Choir Room

From September through June, during the 9:15am service, children join one of our priests as they present a child-friendly sermon, using the daily Gospel as inspiration. The children will be led out to the Choir Room and then returned to the Chapel.

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Elementary Education

Grades 2-5 | 10:30am | St. David's Hall Stage

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After the 9:15am service, children in grades two through five gather on the St. David’s Hall stage to be led to one of our Sunday School classrooms. Each month one Bible story is explored through a variety of multimedia workshops; theater, cooking, art, drama, and computers. Pick up is on the St. David’s Hall stage at 11:15am.

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Middle School Education

Grades 6-7 | 10:30am | St. David's Hall Stage

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After the 9:15am service in the Chapel, children in grades six and seven meet on the St. David’s Hall stage to be led to one their Sunday School classroom. The Sunday School program for this age engages Biblical narrative using storytelling (video), creative reflection and communal conversation. They will have a personal journal to capture their interpretation through writing or drawing. Children will return to St. David’s Hall at 11:15am.

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Confirmation

Grade 8 | 10:30-11:15am | Undercroft

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Confirmation is the beginning of the spiritual journey to adult membership for the youth in the Episcopal Church. It is a time marked by deep exploration of the faith and how they can personally live into the mission of St. David's Church. The Confirmation journey consists of five components:

•  Instruction | After the 9:15am worship, confirmands will meet in the Undercroft for education.
•  Worship | Confirmands will attend worship and participate in Family Ministries Sunday.
•  Rule of Life | Confirmands will prepare a Rule of Life. More information to follow.
•  Outreach | Confirmands will have the opportunity to work cooperatively on a local outreach project.
•  Mentors | Each student selects a mentor to be their companion for the journey.

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High School Sunday Education

Grades 9-12 | 10:30-11:15am | Library/Conference Room

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Our High School youth meet in the Youth Lounge each Sunday morning over coffee and doughnuts to discuss how their faith helps them interpret the Biblical readings of the day as well as the front-page news of the week.

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