St. David's Children's Ministries
St. David’s has a Sunday full of fun activities to celebrate the beginning of a new program year, including a Welcome Back BBQ hosted by the Men's Club!
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We will have "Back to School" Blessing all Services! While the blessings are primarily for the teachers and students headed back to school, you are are invited to bring your backpacks to also receive this grace.
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10:15-11:00 a.m.: For all children and youth, infants through 12th grade, and parents and grandparents, on the playground. Parents can register the kids for Sunday School for 2026-2027, enjoy coffee and refreshments, and connect and catch-up with other parents. There will be special activities and refreshments for the children and a space for youth to gather.
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After fun on the playground, join us for a Welcome Back
BBQ with pulled pork and all the fixin's! No need to bring
anything other than your appetite! 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
in Jeffords Fellowship Hall.
Mark your calendars:
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August 9th, Sunday School teacher and volunteer orientation. 10:15-11:00 a.m. in the Jeffords Hall classrooms. There will be activities for children and youth and nursery care for infants to 3-year-olds.
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August 16th, first day of Sunday School!
Questions? Contact The Rev. Shannon Darke, Assistant Rector for Children, Youth and Families, or
Karen Juarez, Director of Youth Ministries.
Welcome to Children’s Ministry at St. David’s, a dynamic ministry seeking to fulfill the mission of the church: to unite all people to Christ and to one another. Children’s Ministry seeks to imagine, invite and grow relationships centered on a foundation of belonging and the assurance of God’s love for each of us; to connect, have fun together, pray, and learn the stories of Jesus and the Bible with St. David’s Family and friends.
We seek God’s grace and guidance and invite all to support the work, play, discovery, and growth of Children’s Ministry through the following practices:
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To welcome all in Christian hospitality.
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To grow in faith through the experience of a Sunday worship where children discover, listen, and learn together about God's gracious love for each of us and the world.
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To grow in knowledge and joy through regular participation in a dynamic Sunday school grounded in Biblical teaching, shared devotion, prayer, and the celebration of friendships.
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To minister to one another, to listen to and learn from one another as a fundamental way to strengthen our bonds in Christian friendship and concern for others through activities that promote fun, empathy, fellowship, and outreach partnership.
Family Service and Children's Chapel
St. David's 9:00 a.m. Family Service is responsive to the needs of families with young children and elementary age children, where all are welcome to join the joy, wonder, and relaxed nature of this celebration of Holy Communion. After the service begins, the children, ages PreK to 5th grade, will follow our amazing team leaders to for a special worship and learning activities. LEARN MORE...
Sunday School
Children’s Sunday School meets from 10:15-11:00 a.m. for children 4-years (PreK) to 5th grade. We draw from several curriculum resources, including Godly Play, Episcopal Children’s Curriculum, The Book of Common Prayer for Children and Families, and multiple Children’s Bible series. We often refer to Sunday School as “formation” because learning about and living in God in community is a lifelong process in which we are being formed by God. LEARN MORE...
For more information regarding children’s Sunday School, contact The Rev. Shannon Darke, Asst. Rector for Children, Youth and Family Ministry. For information regarding Youth Sunday School, contact Karen Juarez.
Click the link at the left to register your child(ren) online.
Sunday Night @ St. David's
Sept 13, Oct 11, Nov 8 and Dec 6, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
St. David’s monthly Sunday Nights at St. David’s is fun and fellowship for children, youth, and adults of all ages. There are group activities for children and Youth as well as small groups for parents and adults to gather with a focus on connection, faith, and fellowship. All are welcome! Dinner will be served!
2026 Vacation Bible School (VBS) was SHINING!
VBS 2026 Recap – “Let Your Light Shine!” We had an amazing week at VBS as we explored how God’s love shines through us every day. Through Bible stories, music, crafts, games, and plenty of laughter, we learned how to let our lights shine through kindness, helping others, courage, love, and sharing! LEARN MORE...
Nursery Care
8:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Nursery care is offered for little ones, infants to 3-years-old. This covers the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services, and the Sunday school hour in between. LEARN MORE...
Resources
Questions? Contact The Rev. Shannon Darke, Asst. Rector for Children, Youth and Family Ministry.
