Welcome to Family Ministries!
Youth Group meets in person on Wednesday nights, 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Masks are currently optional on campus. Youth Group is off for the summer but will resume in the fall. See you again in August!
Sunday School happens on Sundays, at 10 AM in the Parish Hall for a big program year kick-off! All kids in pre-k through 5th are invited.
Church on the Green is an informal outdoor evening service at 5 PM every second and fourth Sunday on the field behind the Parish Hall. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the service and a sunset! OFF for summer. We will be back in the fall. MORE
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. GROW Sunday will resume in the fall. Find out more.
5th Sunday Contemporary Holy Eucharist happens each time there is a fifth Sunday of the month. This 10 AM service is led by our youth. We even have a playlist of songs that our youth band offers during worship, as well as a Song Sheet with the lyrics for Sunday's music, so that you can follow along.
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 (Grades 6-12)
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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 in "The Barn," our newly renovated youth space! Bring a friend and come check it out!
Acolyte Guild (Grades 5-12)
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 (Grade 9 and above)
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.
5th Sunday Contemporary Worship at 10 AM
Quarterly, when there is a 5th Sunday of the month, our 10 AM service is youth-led with contemporary live music and teen participation in most aspects of the service. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear the perspective of our teen parishioners and what they are discovering on their spiritual journey.
Click below for a brief video of their October 31 message.
Youth Mission 2022 Week of Hope, Charleston
Sunday School and Nursery
Sunday school (Grades Pre-k - 5)
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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 Sunday school! (one registration form per child, please)
Nursery (infant to 2-years old)
Children under three years-old may attend our nursery staffed by caring professionals. Nursery happens every week, even in the summer.
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:
Wondrous Love
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.
