Children

Gail Stoy, Director of Children’s Ministries

Nursery Care

Sundays, 9:30 – 12:00 Noon

Children of any age are welcome in church, but care is also available for our youngest members, birth through two years old, in our warm, well-equipped nursery.  This care is available during the 9:45 a.m. service, and also during the education time which follows it, so that parents can attend the Adult Seminar.

Children’s Chapel I

During the 9:45 a.m. service, children age 3 – 2^nd grade begin in church with their families, and then leave for a special service of the Word, led by Gail Stoy, Director of Children’s Ministries, or one of the clergy.

The children enjoy singing active songs, and hearing the Gospel of the day told in an engaging way -- often with drama. The felt board is also popular! After prayers, they rejoin their families at the Peace.

Children’s Chapel II

Twice a month, children in grades 3 – 5 also go to a special service of the Word, with one of the clergy.  In addition to acting out and discussing the Gospel, they learn hymns, and become familiar with the Prayer Book.

Sunday School

Telling God’s story, Sharing God’s love

Held immediately following the 9:45 service, our Sunday School is based on the Rotations model.  The children work with one Bible story for a month, rotating through a series of workshops, which are based on “doing”, rather than simply sitting and discussing.  Workshops often include cooking, art, drama, music and games.  Even members of St. Michael’s who don’t have children enjoy and participate in our hallway displays and projects.

Children and their parents also enjoy other traditions through the year, including the annual Walk through Holy Week,   the Flowering of the Cross on Easter Sunday, a very lively Vacation Bible School, the blessing of the pets in October, and the Christmas Pageant.