Children & Youth

Children of all ages and their parents are invited to participate in any of the worship services at St. Stephen’s. On Sunday (from the Sunday after Labor Day until Memorial Day) there are services at 8:00, 9:00, 11:15, and 5:30.

At 9:00 there are two services: one in the main church and one in Palmer Hall Chapel. In the main church, young people are encouraged to participate as ushers and acolytes, and to lead prayers. At this service, music is led by youth choirs and youth handbell choirs. The liturgy in Palmer Hall Chapel is especially comfortable for families with children up to 3rd grade. The children themselves serve as acolytes, readers and ushers, and Palmer Hall Chapel has its own choir.

Summer services are held at 8:00, 10:00 and 5:30.

Child care is available for children through age 5 during the 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. services on Sundays (and during the 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. services in the summer). Parents who elect to leave their children in the nursery may choose to pick them up after the conclusion of the service, but are also welcome to pick them up after the exchange of the peace and bring them into church to take communion.

Beach Party: Surfin' Through the Scriptures!

Vacation Bible School 2008

Mark your calendars for Vacation Bible School, July 14-18. An information and regisration sheet is available for downloading and printing here. The form asks not only for information on your child, but on how and when you can volunteer to help. Please fill out this form and return it as soon as possible!

Children's and Youth Ministry Internship

As part of the Expanding the Vision campaign, St. Stephen's has established an internship program for those who wish to explore a vocation in parish ministry with special focus on ministry among children, youth and their families. Download an information sheet here.

Forms

Parents, please help us keep up-to-date records on your children. Download and print the appropriate form(s), complete them, and mail or drop them off in the church office. Thank you for your assistance!

2008 Vacation Bible School Registration (July 14-18, 2008)

Preschool Sunday School and Childcare update form

Elementary Sunday School update form

Club 45 update form (4th and 5th grade youth group)

Youth update form (middle and high school)