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, Family & Youth Ministries Coordinator, John Evans
If you have questions about the programs at St. Andrew's, please reach out to our
Children, Family & Youth Ministries Coordinator, John Evans
Church School 2024-2025
Church School will meet on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. 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.
We are privileged to be staffed in the nursery with UW Students, which means that the nursery is open based on their availability.
Children are invited into a safe, caring environment in which two adults are always present.
Youth Group: Welcome to the 3/4 Crew!
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church's Youth Group will now return to meeting regularly on third Sunday of each month!
We will gather after worship on Sundays at Noon for food, fellowship, study of God's word, deepening our relationship with God through service to others, all in a place and space where questions are more than ok, they are encouraged! We will be using the Echo the Story Curriculum as part of our gatherings, opportunities for service and will conclude with a pre-summer outing.
Church School will meet on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. 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.
We are privileged to be staffed in the nursery with UW Students, which means that the nursery is open based on their availability.
Children are invited into a safe, caring environment in which two adults are always present.
Youth Group: Welcome to the 3/4 Crew!
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church's Youth Group will now return to meeting regularly on third Sunday of each month!
We will gather after worship on Sundays at Noon for food, fellowship, study of God's word, deepening our relationship with God through service to others, all in a place and space where questions are more than ok, they are encouraged! We will be using the Echo the Story Curriculum as part of our gatherings, opportunities for service and will conclude with a pre-summer outing.
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 and tales. Theology & Film will be screening the following films over the latter part of the Church School year...
"Star Wars" - January
"The Empire Strikes Back" - February
"Return of the Jedi" - March
"Beauty and the Beast" - April
"Perfect Harmony" - May
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 and tales. Theology & Film will be screening the following films over the latter part of the Church School year...
"Star Wars" - January
"The Empire Strikes Back" - February
"Return of the Jedi" - March
"Beauty and the Beast" - April
"Perfect Harmony" - May
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!