Gospel for Children—

At both the 9 a.m., and 11:15 a.m., services the children are invited to the Children’s Chapel during the gospel and sermon. The crucifer leads them out just before the reading of the gospel, and they return at the Peace. Children’s Chapel is patterned after the main service and includes the gospel reading, short homily/discussion of the gospel, and instruction about worship and our church year.

Choirs—

Participation in worship by the Cathedral Choir, the All Soul’s Choir, the St. Cecilia Choir and the St. Nicholas Choir, greatly enhances our common worship. Please refer to the music section of this booklet for information about participation in the choir.

Nursery—

There are paid professionals staffing our nursery from 8:45 a.m. through the 11:15 a.m. service.

Christian Formation for Children

 Until the 1800’s, Christian Formation was centered in the home.  While we offer the opportunities  listed below, we  still affirm  the home as  the primary place of Christian education and formation.  Our aim is to provide opportunities for all of us  to  grow  in  our  understanding  of  our  call  as Christians  at  church  and  in  our daily lives.

Church School –

Our church school curriculum is lectionary-based, so families can discuss together what each has learned about that Sunday’s readings. Additionally, we have given careful planning to include instruction on things particular to the Episcopal Church.  

Special  programs  –

During  specific  times  of  the  year,  such as  Lent, additional Christian education programs are offered on weeknights, on Saturdays, or on the weekend.

Vacation Bible  School –

All Souls has teamed up with several other churches to offer  “Marketplace”  Bible  school.    The Marketplace  focuses  on a different aspect  of  the  life  and  times  of  Jesus  each  year  and  offers  a  varied  and multisensory experience in the lives of early Christians.  

Fun and Fellowship 

 In addition to the activities with a specific religious focus, there are several things which we do each year purely for fun and fellowship in our community 

Fall  Festival  –

The Fall Festival  is a fun  time for all of our church family  to get
together, participate  in a variety of activities depending on  the  location of  the festival, and have a potluck supper together. 

St. Nicholas Luncheon –

The St. Nicholas luncheon is an early December event for children and their families. St. Nicholas, the “real saint,” makes a visit sometime shortly after lunch.

Parish Family Dinners

Parish Family Dinners are usually held on the first Wednesday night of the month and in conjunction with various other events throughout the year. This is a time to share a meal and get to know each other better. The cost is reasonable so that families may attend.

Questions?

For further information or questions regarding these programs or Family Ministries, contact Thomas Murphy at 274-2681 or via email.