Children, Family, & Youth Ministries
At St. Andrew's, our deep commitment to respecting and valuing all persons extends joyfully to the youngest members of our congregation. We strive to offer a caring environment where children can find ways to know God, ask questions and grow into faith.
If you have questions about the programs at St. Andrew's, please reach out to our
Children, Youth and Family Ministries Coordinator, John Evans
If you have questions about the programs at St. Andrew's, please reach out to our
Children, Youth and Family Ministries Coordinator, John Evans
Church School 2024-2025
Church School will meet on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month, with the exception of the month of September, on which we will meet the 3rd and 5th Sunday of the month, including our opening day of Church School on September 15th. Check out the Church School calendar here.
Classes will gather at 10:15, 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the 10:30 service, for music and opening gathering. At 10:30, class time will begin, followed by a snack; and then the kids will return to their families in the pews at the Peace.
We are using the Episcopal Children’s Curriculum, a thematic Sunday school curriculum tied to the seasons of the church year provided by Virginia Theological Seminary. We also use Godly Play, whose mission statement is as follows: "Making meaning through story, wonder, and play. Nurturing spiritual lives by honoring the centrality, competency, and capacity of children."
Nursery Care
The nursery is open on Sundays from 10am-12pm for children 0-4 years of age.
Children are invited into a safe, caring environment in which two adults are always present.
Youth Group
Meets after the 10:30 service, at noon, on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the Month. Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers are invited to participate in group discussions and activities that orient them around living out their Baptism, as well as engaging and wrestling with deeper questions of faith and life.
Church School will meet on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month, with the exception of the month of September, on which we will meet the 3rd and 5th Sunday of the month, including our opening day of Church School on September 15th. Check out the Church School calendar here.
Classes will gather at 10:15, 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the 10:30 service, for music and opening gathering. At 10:30, class time will begin, followed by a snack; and then the kids will return to their families in the pews at the Peace.
We are using the Episcopal Children’s Curriculum, a thematic Sunday school curriculum tied to the seasons of the church year provided by Virginia Theological Seminary. We also use Godly Play, whose mission statement is as follows: "Making meaning through story, wonder, and play. Nurturing spiritual lives by honoring the centrality, competency, and capacity of children."
Nursery Care
The nursery is open on Sundays from 10am-12pm for children 0-4 years of age.
Children are invited into a safe, caring environment in which two adults are always present.
Youth Group
Meets after the 10:30 service, at noon, on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the Month. Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers are invited to participate in group discussions and activities that orient them around living out their Baptism, as well as engaging and wrestling with deeper questions of faith and life.
Theology & Film
On the last Saturday of each month at 5 PM, children and adults of all ages are invited to come hang out in the Parish Hall for food, fellowship, and film in Jesus' name. Through discussion and Lectio Divina, we examine how the Gospel is not only alive and well through God's word, but indeed, how God's word is present within beloved modern stories such as Star Wars, Harry Potter, and The Lord of the Rings.
On the last Saturday of each month at 5 PM, children and adults of all ages are invited to come hang out in the Parish Hall for food, fellowship, and film in Jesus' name. Through discussion and Lectio Divina, we examine how the Gospel is not only alive and well through God's word, but indeed, how God's word is present within beloved modern stories such as Star Wars, Harry Potter, and The Lord of the Rings.
Lectors and Acolytes
Children in third grade and up are invited to participate as leaders in our Sunday worship services through acolyting and serving as lectors. Training is offered for both roles!
Children in third grade and up are invited to participate as leaders in our Sunday worship services through acolyting and serving as lectors. Training is offered for both roles!