St. Margaret's Church provides a family-friendly atmosphere with
many programs for children and families.
During the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service
(or 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service during the Summer):
(or 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service during the Summer):
Children's Chapel - Children ages 3 1/2 through 5th grade (under age 3 1/2 must be accompanied by a parent) are welcome to follow the cross out of the Sanctuary to the Children's Chapel where they say the Lord's Prayer, sing Bible songs, and learn a short lesson. The same lesson will be continued in Sunday School. Children's Chapel is during the 9:00 a.m. Sunday service during the school year and the 10:00 a.m. Sunday service during the summer.
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Wiggle Worship (Nursery) - For our youngest children (ages 0-3), Nursery is offered during the 9am service. One professional Childcare worker will be with a volunteer each week. Songs, play, and a snack will be provided.
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Sunday School
Sunday School for children ages 3 to 18 is offered on most Sundays
from September through May.
Located in the Formation Building from 10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
(between the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services).
The curriculum for each class mirrors the Lectionary (Lessons/Gospel) used in the service
and in Children's Chapel each week to allow weekly family discussion.
from September through May.
Located in the Formation Building from 10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
(between the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services).
The curriculum for each class mirrors the Lectionary (Lessons/Gospel) used in the service
and in Children's Chapel each week to allow weekly family discussion.
Spark Curriculum:
Ages 3 and 4- Spark Curriculum drives the crafts and lesson, with plenty of play before and after as well as songs and appropriate activities. (Classroom A)
Kindergarten and 1st Grade- Spark curriculum gives an outline for teachers to use fun activities, games and creative crafts to support the lesson. (Classroom B)
2nd Grade and 3rd Grade- Spark curriculum is friendly, fun, and gets kids digging into the Bible and seeing the connection to their life, as well as gets the family involved to keep the lesson going through the week. (Classroom C)
Feasting on the Word Curriculum:
4th Grade and 5th Grade- The Feasting on the Word program allows children to go deeper into one of the readings we have in church each week with activities, questions, and discussion to further explore scripture and its meaning in everyday lives. (Classroom D)
Middle and High School- The Feasting on the Word program allows children to go deeper into one of the readings we have in church each week with activities, questions, and discussion to further explore scripture and its meaning in everyday lives. (Classroom E)
Other Programs and Events:
Introduction to Communion Class
Reverend Peter offers a short class for younger children to better understand the sacrament of Holy Communion. Classes are scheduled on Sundays when there is no Sunday School. Children are able to get an up-close look at the altar and its pieces.
Epiphany Pageant
We offer an annual Children's Epiphany Pageant on the first Sunday of January, when we celebrate Epiphany. All children are welcome to participate and share the story of the Magi. We have costumes for kings, shepherds, angels, etc.
You've Been Egg'd
Sign up to have 12 eggs hidden in your front yard to be found and re-hidden by your family. One egg will be left empty to symbolize the empty tomb.
Good Friday Family Service
Our Clergy invite children during Easter Week for a walk around the campus to better understand Jesus' actions in the lead up to the resurrection. With hands-on activities and storytelling, this program is for children of all ages.
Easter Egg Hunt
Our annual Easter Egg Hunt is held on Easter Sunday after the 9:00 a.m. service. We meet in front of the Administration Building. We collect nut-free candy donations during Lent to stuff the eggs.
Vacation Bible School
This year, our Vacation Bible School will be held the week of June 26th. We are still working out details but registration will be available in March/April. Children who attend VBS are invited to a "reunion" at the end of the summer to sing songs they learned during a Sunday morning service.
Reverend Peter offers a short class for younger children to better understand the sacrament of Holy Communion. Classes are scheduled on Sundays when there is no Sunday School. Children are able to get an up-close look at the altar and its pieces.
Epiphany Pageant
We offer an annual Children's Epiphany Pageant on the first Sunday of January, when we celebrate Epiphany. All children are welcome to participate and share the story of the Magi. We have costumes for kings, shepherds, angels, etc.
You've Been Egg'd
Sign up to have 12 eggs hidden in your front yard to be found and re-hidden by your family. One egg will be left empty to symbolize the empty tomb.
Good Friday Family Service
Our Clergy invite children during Easter Week for a walk around the campus to better understand Jesus' actions in the lead up to the resurrection. With hands-on activities and storytelling, this program is for children of all ages.
Easter Egg Hunt
Our annual Easter Egg Hunt is held on Easter Sunday after the 9:00 a.m. service. We meet in front of the Administration Building. We collect nut-free candy donations during Lent to stuff the eggs.
Vacation Bible School
This year, our Vacation Bible School will be held the week of June 26th. We are still working out details but registration will be available in March/April. Children who attend VBS are invited to a "reunion" at the end of the summer to sing songs they learned during a Sunday morning service.
For More Information about our
Children's Formation Programs,
contact Emily DelSordo at emily@st-margarets.org.
Children's Formation Programs,
contact Emily DelSordo at emily@st-margarets.org.
