Children’s Minstries
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Contact: The Reverend Harriette Sturges, Deacon & Coordinator of Children’s Ministries, 202-363-8286, hsturges@st-albans-parish.org
Child Care on Sundays
Child care is provided in the Children’s Center upstairs in Satterlee Hall by experienced and trained care givers. Go through Satterlee Hall at the Lych Gate entrance to the main stairwell. At the top of the stairs turn right. There is a “baby” room and a toddler room for children up to three years old. The hours are 9 am–1 pm. There are paging devices you may use. Parents are welcome to pick up their children and bring them to the Church to receive the Eucharist or a blessing.
Children’s Chapel
The liturgy of the Episcopal Church is active and participatory. In Children’s Chapel, our younger worshippers experience worship at their pace and in their language, through story, prayer and singing. Parents share in the leadership of the service. Children’s Chapel is held every Sunday in Nourse Hall, running concurrently with the lessons, sermon and prayers of the 9:15 service. The children join in the Eucharist at the Peace. All children are welcome; a parent usually remains with children under age three.
Children’s Formation
Children from pre-school through 6th grade meet Sundays during the school year from 10:30–11:45 in their different levels of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Formation Program. Our version of this program is based on scripture and the liturgy of the Episcopal Church and uses the Montessori Method of learning. The program provides an environment for children to mature spiritually and live into their baptismal covenant. It is a joint effort of children, parents, catechists, and staff.
Vacation Bible School
VBS is a fun-filled summer week for children ages 6–10. We explore Bible themes in an interactive environment that includes music, drama, worship, crafts, games, food and singing. There are many opportunities for adults and youth leaders over 10 to participate. To register, volunteer or ask questions for upcoming VBS, call the Reverend Harriette Sturges. (Photos)