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Youth News and Events

Spring 2022 Service Project Donation
​Each spring the Youth program at St. Bart's chooses a community outreach organization to support. This year we chose the emergency domestic violence shelter, Through These Doors, located in Portland.
The response from the congregation was so generous and we filled an incredible amount of their wish list items!
Our congregation donated:
  • 3 comforters
  • 8 sets of sheets
  • 18 pairs of PJs
  • 1 Keurig coffee maker
  • 1 coffee press
  • 18 packs of needed diapers
  • 12 potholders
  • 76 pairs of underwear/ 6 bras
  • 10 bottles of body wash/ 10 conditioners/ 7 bottles of lotion/ 10 deodorant sticks
  • 19 tubes of toothpaste
 
Thank you for keeping the “light” of love and hope and peace shining for those experiencing domestic violence in our community!
In-Person Sunday School 
In-person Sunday School starts each Sunday at 9AM, at the same time as the regular church service.  Some details: 
  • Kids will attend Sunday School and then join their families in church for communion and the rest of the service.
  • Sunday School starts up for the new school year in mid-September and runs through mid-June.
  • We  also have daycare available, if families would like to utilize this service  for kids who are not yet in preschool, 0 to 3 years of age. 
  • As always, all children are welcome to attend all or part of any service with their families.  We have  "Activity bags" in the entry way of church--the Narthex--for them to engage with during the service.
  • We have some returning teachers that have volunteered to return again, but if anyone is interested in helping one Sunday or regularly, please contact our Youth Education Leader Michelle Betz.
Past Events
Families Met our new Priest-In-Charge Amanda on March 13th
Youth families were invited to gather for a craft, some fun and....... a meet and greet with Amanda!  We gathered in the sanctuary after the Sunday service.  COVID protocols were followed with all over 2 years of age wearing masks.   We had fun doing crafts for the Lent Season and visiting with our new Priest-In-Charge Amanda.​

​Christmas Eve Family Gathering held December 24th at 2 PM
Families gathered for Christmas carol sing-alongs and bible readings for an outdoor afternoon gathering.
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​Fall Family Gathering held November 21st at 2:30 PM
We met with old friends and new to complete a gratitude chain, make votive candle holders, and pick up our new fall faith kits.
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The Fall faith kits are available for each youth which contain crafts and activities for the season.  Pick yours up now from the Youth Programs tub in the overhang outside of the church--there are still some available!
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Spring 2021 Service Project Donation
A HUGE THANK YOU to all families and parishioners who donated kits for Maine Needs as part of our Youth Spring Service Project! We had 20 kits total, and the organization is very grateful for our incredible contribution.
Amazing turnout, St. Bart's! Thank you!!