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
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.
Check out the Nursery schedule for Fall 2025 here.
Church School 2025-2026
Church School will start back on September 14th, 2025, take a brief Christmas Break, resume on January 11th, 2026, and conclude for the year on Pentecost Sunday, May 24th, 2026. Check out the Church School schedule for Fall 2025 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."
Youth Group: Welcome to the Crew!
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church's Youth Group will start back on September 21st, 2025, take a brief Christmas Break, resume on January 4th, 2026, and conclude for the year on May 31st, 2026. Check out the Youth Group schedule here.
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 for Fall 2025, focusing on the Exodus story and the birth of freedom into the world. In Spring of 2026, we will switch to the I Will With God's Help confirmation curriculum, in order to prepare any and all who wish to be confirmed by the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Wisconsin.
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.
Check out the Nursery schedule for Fall 2025 here.
Church School 2025-2026
Church School will start back on September 14th, 2025, take a brief Christmas Break, resume on January 11th, 2026, and conclude for the year on Pentecost Sunday, May 24th, 2026. Check out the Church School schedule for Fall 2025 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."
Youth Group: Welcome to the Crew!
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church's Youth Group will start back on September 21st, 2025, take a brief Christmas Break, resume on January 4th, 2026, and conclude for the year on May 31st, 2026. Check out the Youth Group schedule here.
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 for Fall 2025, focusing on the Exodus story and the birth of freedom into the world. In Spring of 2026, we will switch to the I Will With God's Help confirmation curriculum, in order to prepare any and all who wish to be confirmed by the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Wisconsin.
Theology & Film
Towards the end of each month of the Church School Year, 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 for the upcoming Church School Year...
September 27th, 2025 - The Lion King
October 25th, 2025 - The Dark Crystal
November 22nd - ET: The Extra-Terrestrial
December 20th: Home Alone
January 24th: Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone
February 28th: Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets
March 28th: Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban
April 25th: Inside Out
May 30th: The Sandlot
Theology & Film for Adults
A special extension of the Theology & Film series where adults can also ponder how he Gospel is not only alive and well through God's word, but indeed, how God's word is present within beloved modern stories and the cinema. Not to mention a delicious meal and drinks will be provided, courtesy of St. Andrew's! Theology & Film for Adults will be screening the following films for the upcoming Church School Year, immediately after worship on these Sundays in the Parish Hall...
October 19th, 2025 - Glory
February 15th, 2026 - Forrest Gump
May 17th, 2025 - Sinners
Towards the end of each month of the Church School Year, 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 for the upcoming Church School Year...
September 27th, 2025 - The Lion King
October 25th, 2025 - The Dark Crystal
November 22nd - ET: The Extra-Terrestrial
December 20th: Home Alone
January 24th: Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone
February 28th: Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets
March 28th: Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban
April 25th: Inside Out
May 30th: The Sandlot
Theology & Film for Adults
A special extension of the Theology & Film series where adults can also ponder how he Gospel is not only alive and well through God's word, but indeed, how God's word is present within beloved modern stories and the cinema. Not to mention a delicious meal and drinks will be provided, courtesy of St. Andrew's! Theology & Film for Adults will be screening the following films for the upcoming Church School Year, immediately after worship on these Sundays in the Parish Hall...
October 19th, 2025 - Glory
February 15th, 2026 - Forrest Gump
May 17th, 2025 - Sinners
Lectors and Acolytes
Children in third grade and up are invited to participate as leaders in our Sunday worship services through serving as lectors and acolytes. Training is offered for both roles!
Children in third grade and up are invited to participate as leaders in our Sunday worship services through serving as lectors and acolytes. Training is offered for both roles!