St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Longview, WA Youth Programs

St. Stephen's Children and Youth Programs

Sharing the joy of serving, honoring, and growing in God
	Sunday Morning Everyone is Welcome - Toddlers to Teens! There is something for every age group on Sunday at St. Stephen's 8:15 - 11:30 Toddler/Nursery care 8:45 Youth Program - Journey to adulthood, for junior and senior high 9:00 Sunday School Pre-school/Kindergarten, First and Second grade class, and grades 3-5 class explore the scriptures with art, drama, music, and play Adult Study Espresso at the Blessed Bean in the parish hall!


	10:00 Worship
		Fun and faith program for preschool through grade one; Grades 2-5 worship in the front row pew, with reflection time after sermon. At 10:40 children join adults for communion.

Beyond Sunday Morning
Also For Teens
	All Youth Events - barbeques, bowling, games, service projects, and more Special Weekend events have included ski trips, the "30-Hour Famine" to fight world hunger, Confirmation retreats, and diocesan youth gatherings. Camp Huston (Gold Bar, WA) brings faith alive and builds leadership skills

		For Children
		Children's Choir & Chime Choir - Short, seasonal sessions for young musicians Christmas Eve Pageant - A beautiful family tradition Family Fun - Seasonal programs, camp outs, picnics, Vacation Bible Adventure, are scheduled as the Spirit moves Summer Camp at Camp Huston, Gold Bar, WA, builds faith, values, leadership skills, and offers adventure!

Acolytes serve at the altar. You must be at least ten, and receive training. Contact Marlene Norman, 425-0776 Baptisms take place on Sunday, and require preparation. Contact Mo. Kathleen Patton, 423-5600.

Core Values
Respect - Every person has something to contribute. Caring - We're here to be community for one another. Safety - comes first. Discovery - We learn and grow when we risk and experience for ourselves. inquiring and discerning hearts are encouraged! The Faith Journey - We're all in different places, and that's okay. We'll encourage one another wherever we are as we seek to honor, serve, and know God. Service - We're here for others, and we honor God when we care for our world. Tradition - Scripture, ancient custom, ritual and history are rich with spiritual treasure. Wonder - We embrace the mystery of a God much bigger than mere human intellect or creed.
Staff
	The Rev. Kathleen Patton serves as Associate Rector for Family Ministries, and support program for children and youth. Her office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 - 12:00. Reach her at 423-5600, or kpatton@sslv.org.
	Youth Program is designed and supported by the Youth Ministry Team of volunteers, led by Lisa Sudar (423-1780).
	Annie New works with toddlers through elementary aged children on Sundays, assisted by Roberta Horan.
	Sustain them, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give them an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. From the Baptismal Service Book of Common Prayer, p. 308
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 1428 22nd Avenue, Longview, WA 98632 - 360-423-5600

Office hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday - 360-423-5600