Youth Sundays
On the last Sunday of each month, youth volunteers will usher, read the day’s lessons, and serve as acolytes-in-training at the 10 am service. Readings and prayers will be geared for our younger members so they can more fully participate and experience what worship in the Episcopal Church is all about. Look for the sign-up poster at the back of the church!
Messy Church is Here!
Messy Church is a way of being church so that all ages may join together to learn about God’s love in an accessible way. Meeting once a month, everyone is welcome to explore their faith while having fun and building community. Five values summarize Messy Church: Christ-centered; Creativity; Hospitality; Celebration; and All-age.
Beginning in September 2023, we’ll come together on the second Saturday of each month at 4 pm at St. Mary’s to hear the story of the day, join in a time of worship, explore activities related to the story of the day, and then share a simple meal to end our time together.
Come join the fun, no matter how young or old you are—everyone is welcome! For more information or to volunteer to help make Messy Church happen, please contact Jaime Grant, our Sunday School Director, or Mother Debbie.
Adult Education Opportunities
Inquirer’s Class
New to the Episcopal Church? Or have you been attending St. Mary’s for a while, but have come from another denomination or faith tradition? Curious about being Confirmed or Received into the Episcopal Church? Then join the adult Inquirer’s Class and learn more about the Episcopal Church, Anglican spirituality, and your own faith journey. A class is forming now—let Mother Debbie know if you want to learn more.
Lay persons currently facilitate regular Book Study and Bible Study classes at St. Mary’s.
Book Study takes place each Sunday at 9:00 a.m. for approximately 55 minutes with 3 to 4 books selected each year. If you’re interested in joining, please email Tom Long. Thomasglong4@gmail.com
Bible Study takes place typically twice a year for 5-6 weeks, in advance of Advent and again during Lent. Meetings are on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 to noon. If you’re interested in joining, please email Andrea Rittenhouse. Andrea.rittenhouse@verizon.net
