Each year during Holy Week, the children and young people (Grades 3 and older) of the parish keep an overnight vigil in the church. Nightwatch begins after worship on Maundy Thursday evening and ends after worship on Good Friday morning. With their adult mentors, participants walk the Stations of … [Read more...] about NIGHTWATCH
DIOCESAN OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH
We encourage our high school teens to consider applying for a place in one of these leadership development programs: Youth Leadership Academy: For students in grades 9-10 Diocesan Youth Council: For students in grades 11-12 … [Read more...] about DIOCESAN OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH
YOUTH MINISTRY
(Ages 12-18) The 2017-2018 youth ministry year begins on September 17 and ends on May 20. There is no tuition or registration fee to enroll a child in any of our youth programs. This is a ministry of the congregation staffed by adult volunteers who feel called to teach and mentor young people, and … [Read more...] about YOUTH MINISTRY
CHILDCARE
INFANTS & TODDLERS In the interest of the health and safety of All Saints children and childcare providers, and consistent with diocesan guidelines for safe and healthy re-gathering, nursery care is currently unavailable. At All Saints Parish, we know that each of us has … [Read more...] about CHILDCARE
ACOLYTES
Acolytes lead the altar party procession into the worship space each week and assist, as needed, during worship. Anyone in 4th grade or older can be an acolyte after he or she is trained. Contact: Meg Bridge, Acolyte Coordinator … [Read more...] about ACOLYTES
COMMUNION PREP CLASSES
Each spring we offer instruction about Holy Eucharist for children in 1st and 2nd grades, and their parents. This is not a pre-requisite for full participation in the sacramental life of the parish. Instead, it helps children learn about the parts of the service, how to receive the sacrament, and … [Read more...] about COMMUNION PREP CLASSES
RECEIVING COMMUNION
In this parish everyone, regardless of age, is welcome to come forward during Communion to receive either the bread or wine, or a blessing. Parents may question whether their young children should receive the sacrament. The Rector or the Children, Youth & Family Minister is available for … [Read more...] about RECEIVING COMMUNION
CHILDREN AND WORSHIP
At All Saints Parish children are welcomed as full participants in the worship service, just as all adults are (regardless of age, ability, race, ethnic group, sexual orientation, gender and gender expression, or religious background). We also know that we all have differing modes of worship at … [Read more...] about CHILDREN AND WORSHIP