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Children & Youth

We believe that children should be seen and heard. If there is something that an adult is doing at St. Timothy’s, you can bet we have a child doing the same thing. Our children read, usher, acolyte, serve, and lead the church. You can see in their faces that they know they are valued, appreciated, and belong here in this community. Read on to learn more about our regular offerings.

Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.’ Matthew 19:14

All children and youth need to have a Universal Permission Form on file to participate in any St. Timothy's event.

Questions? Contact Martha Whitesides, Director of Christian Formation [email protected].

Key Offerings

Families First (all ages)

First Sunday of the Month

All ages formation (9-10am) and worship (10:15-11:15am). All are welcome to join in to this cross generational morning of learning, fellowship, and worship. Activities in formation are designed for group collaboration. Worship is led especially by young people and is a shorter version of the Episcopal liturgy of Holy Eucharist.

Story Time (K-2nd grades)

Second and Fourth Sundays of the Month

9-10am

Story Time is designed for Kindergarten through second graders to experience the love of God and our church family through story, learning and playing. A small snack is provided. Meet in the Education 8 room before break out groups.

Faith Builders (3rd-5th grades)

Second and Fourth Sundays of the Month

9-10am

Faith Builders is an activity-based deep dive into building our faith through relationships with God, self, and others for third through fifth graders. A small snack is provided. Meet in the Education 8 room before break out groups.

Episcopal Youth Community (6th-12th grades)

Second and Fourth Sundays

5-6:30pm

Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) is a safe space for middle and high school students to explore, create, and learn together in a meaningful faith community. We will gather in the Multi Purpose Building from 5-6pm, and transition to the Parish Hall for dinner 6-6:30pm.

Reach (K-12th grades)

Third Sunday

9-10am

Reach is an opportunity to highlight inreach and outreach ministries of St. Timothy’s, learning about and contributing to their work. We will host guest speakers and complete hands on activities to learn about reaching our neighbors inside and outside of the church walls. Meet in Education 8.

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Fifth Sunday

11:15-12noon

community. relationship. engagement. wonder. A space for 4th and 5th graders to explore their faith and bridge children’s and youth ministry through active games and activities. Meet in Education 8.


2022-2023 Schedule at a Glance

First Sunday: Families First, formation 9-10am, worship 10:15am

Second and Fourth Sundays: Story Time, Faith Builders 9-10am; EYC 5-6:30pm

Third Sunday: Reach 9-10am

Fifth Sunday: fellowship all ages 9-10am, crew45 11:15-12noon


Every Sunday during worship

Pew bags: a tool (for all ages!) to engage further into our worship liturgy, found as you enter the church hanging on wooden posts

JJ’s rug: named in honor of Rev. John’s grandmother, who made the rug, this area is open for little ones and their parents who might need some space in the service, though know a joyful noise is welcome in any part of the church! The blue and white rug will be set up in the Narthex with a few play items and books. Parents, please stay with your children in this space... the sound from the service is on in that room!

CHIPS: children’s homily in place of sermon, younger children are invited to the Meeting Room during the sermon and prayers for a story and activity, and will return to the church at the Peace. Parents are welcome to join or can stay to listen to the sermon. Children will earn "chips" through attendance to put towards exciting prizes! This is designed for children ages 4-7.

Acolytes: assisting in leading the worship service through the processional, offering, and more. Generally this opportunity is available starting in the 4th grade, contact Susan Holmes or the church office [email protected] for more information.

Youth Choir

Students in grades 6 and up are invited to participate in the Youth Choir. The choir rehearses weekly on Sunday afternoons at 4:00 PM and sings occasionally at the 10:15 AM Sunday worship serv…

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Vacation Bible School

There is a strong history at St. Timothy's of our partnership with St. Paul's for Vacation Bible School (VBS) each summer for children's ministry (grades K-5). We alternate campuses every year…

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Martha Whitesides
Director of Christian Formation

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    Director of Christian Formation
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    Sunday Services

    We are meeting for in-person worship on Sunday mornings

    • 8 am Holy Eucharist Rite II, spoken service
    • 9 am Formation Hour (September to May)
      • Adults
      • Children and Youth
    • 10:15 am Holy Eucharist Rite II, with music

    Our 10:15 service is also available via Facebook Live and on our website.

    Following the CDC guidelines, face masks are not required for those who have been vaccinated. We have also reserved part of our worship space for those who wish to remain masked and socially distanced. Please do not attend if you have a fever, cough, any symptoms of COVID or if you have been in close contact to anyone exposed to COVID in the last 14 days.


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    We are meeting for in-person worship on Sunday mornings

    • 8 am Holy Eucharist Rite II, spoken service
    • 9 am Formation Hour (September to May)
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      • Children and Youth
    • 10:15 am Holy Eucharist Rite II, with music

    Our 10:15 service is also available via Facebook Live and on the website afterward

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