Welcome to Family Ministries!
Youth Group is now back to meeting in person on Wednesday nights, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, albeit with important safety protocols.
Sunday School, a.k.a. Adventure Kingdom will begin again in person on Sunday, September 19, at 10 AM in the Parish Hall for a big program year kick-off! All kids in pre-k through 5th are invited.
Family Worship Services outdoors on the field will begin again this fall, too! Watch your calendar for the announcement of these service times.
GROW Sundays are always the third Sunday of each month when we have Christian Formation for Everyone. Adults, teens, and children all have a place to go for engaging interaction. Online versions are available for the adult program, Rector's Forum. Find out more.
Do you have Questions? Comments?
Let David Dixon, Good Shepherd's Youth & Family Minister, know. We want everyone to know that we are still connected, even if you aren't ready to return to in-person activities yet. Contact us below to let us know what you're doing!
Youth
Youth Group
Faith formation for young people in grades 6-12. Activities are designed to build community, establish trust and safety, and remind youth that this is their church and they are welcome within it. Youth Group meets on Wednesday evenings during the school year. Youth Page coming soon with information and event schedules.
Acolyte Guild
Youth are encouraged to participate as acolytes helping clergy and lay members of the parish during worship services. Youth in grades 5-12 are welcome to train for this important role. Contact the office for more information.
Mission Trips and Pilgrimage
Each year, members of Youth Group embark on a distance service project or spiritual pilgrimage. Destinations may be regional, national, or international, but the experiences are always close to the heart of those participating. These experiences encourage community and establish lasting bonds among those attending. Contact David for information.
Youth Confirmation
High School age youth are encouraged to seek confirmation preparation as an outward acknowledgement of commitment to the Baptismal Covenant. This one-year program meets weekly and culminates in confirmation with the Bishop at a special service in the fall. Please contact David to get more information or sign up online.
Sunday School and Nursery
Adventure Kingdom
Adventure Kingdom is Good Shepherd's Sunday school program -- an engaging way for children Pre-K 3 through 5th grade to discover their own special place in Christian Community. Age-appropriate materials allow children to use all their senses for learning with a focus on Jesus' parables, Bible stories, and the liturgical actions that show us what it means to be Episcopalian.
Adventure Kingdom is an opportunity for your kids to encounter God and leave changed!
Register for Adventure Kingdom! (one registration form per child, please)
Nursery
Children under three years-old may attend our nursery staffed by caring professionals. During the pandemic, Nursery has been suspended.
Vacation Bible School
VBS at Good Shepherd
Children of the parish and the greater community are invited to a fun-fulled week of Christian learning and fellowship. With a summer camp atmosphere, VBS is about music, games, story, enrichment, and even snacks! The program changes each summer. Watch the announcement page for information and dates.
We are always grateful for volunteer assistance from adults and Youth in grades 6 - 12. To volunteer in any of a variety of roles contact the office for more information.
Resources for Kids & Families
Try this with your kids!
Try this with your kids!
Try this with your kids!
This Bible app for kids features vivid illustrations with touch-activated animations, along with games and activities to help kids remember what they learn.
Together@Home
Try this with your kids!
Try this with your kids!
Have you enjoyed our Together @ Home activity packs that have been paired with our weekly Summer Sunday School video series? No need to wait til the weekend: you'll find lesson plans from other parts of the Bible at the website here.
Resources for Youth
Daily Five-Step Reflections
Daily Five-Step Reflections
Daily Five-Step Reflections
This week's theme:
What Wisdom Looks Live
Daily Devotions for Youth
Daily Five-Step Reflections
Daily Five-Step Reflections
A Bible verse, a real-world situation, & how God might be calling you to respond.
Resources for Parents
You're not in this alone!
You're not in this alone!
You're not in this alone!
A web resource that provide tips for parenting kids at any time, let alone during COVID season! There is also an app that provides age-appropriate guidance.
