Greetings and News!
Hello, current and prospective St. Bart’s families! We are thrilled you are here to learn more about our programming and our parish.
The Education Committee met with the wardens and Rev. Amanda in the fall 2022 to discuss the best way to continue supporting our youth of all ages. Our discussions took into consideration the new Vision and Strategies formed by committee heads and approved by the Vestry. One of our goals is to expand Youth offerings outside of the Sunday church service schedule, since families find it challenging to participate every Sunday morning.
We have welcomed and enjoyed the addition of Rev. Amanda’s children’s homily at the beginning of the service. Many thanks to the teachers who have signed up and taught this year to help our youth grow in their spiritual formation. Thanks also to our terrific teenagers who have been providing day care service.
Here is our Youth Education Program Calendar
Overview
Sunday School Schedule for 2023-2024 School Year:
Monthly Family Events
September--Apple picking and pie making
On September 30th, we will all meet at Thompson's Orchards in New Gloucester at 9:30 AM. We'll pick apples together and then come back to St. Bart's to make applesauce and apple pies. These will be donated to Friendship House. Bags of apples will be donated to Yarmouth Food Pantry.
We will keep you updated as we have more details for the school year. We are always happy to hear any feedback you would like to share with the Committee. We want to ensure we continue to support our youth of all ages and provide them with meaningful programs that will help them grow in their spiritual formation. Please reach out to anyone on the Education Committee with further questions: Dennis Fitzgibbons (Chair), Mary Curlew, Maria Guarino, Elizabeth Gillan , Julie Bliven
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 will continue to work hard to enrich your children’s spiritual formation journey, making it fun and engaging along the way.
Yours faithfully,
The Education Committee
Dennis Fitzgibbons, Chair
Pal Covie (vestry liaison) Mary Curlew, Maria Guarino, Elizabeth Gillan , Julie Bliven
Hello, current and prospective St. Bart’s families! We are thrilled you are here to learn more about our programming and our parish.
The Education Committee met with the wardens and Rev. Amanda in the fall 2022 to discuss the best way to continue supporting our youth of all ages. Our discussions took into consideration the new Vision and Strategies formed by committee heads and approved by the Vestry. One of our goals is to expand Youth offerings outside of the Sunday church service schedule, since families find it challenging to participate every Sunday morning.
We have welcomed and enjoyed the addition of Rev. Amanda’s children’s homily at the beginning of the service. Many thanks to the teachers who have signed up and taught this year to help our youth grow in their spiritual formation. Thanks also to our terrific teenagers who have been providing day care service.
Here is our Youth Education Program Calendar
Overview
- Every month we will hold Sunday School classes as usual on the first Sunday of the month.
- Our desire is to have this be the one “special” Sunday that families could reserve for their children to be at church. Children are always welcome in the church service and encouraged to participate in the children's homily. We also offer the opportunity for children to be acolytes.
- During the third week of the month we will offer a special event for youth participation, usually on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon or evening. These events will range from fellowship to Outreach volunteering to guest speakers with discussion groups. Many events will include food!
- During the summer months of July and August, Sunday School and our daycare providers are on vacation too!
A "Kids' Corner" is available in the back of the sanctuary for summer services. We will start up again in September.
Sunday School Schedule for 2023-2024 School Year:
- Sunday, September 10th
- Sunday, October 8th
- Sunday, November 5th
- Sunday, December 3rd
- Sunday, January 7th, 2024
- Sunday, February 4th
- Sunday, March 3rd
- Sunday, April 7th
- Sunday, May 5th
- Sunday, June 2nd
Monthly Family Events
September--Apple picking and pie making
On September 30th, we will all meet at Thompson's Orchards in New Gloucester at 9:30 AM. We'll pick apples together and then come back to St. Bart's to make applesauce and apple pies. These will be donated to Friendship House. Bags of apples will be donated to Yarmouth Food Pantry.
We will keep you updated as we have more details for the school year. We are always happy to hear any feedback you would like to share with the Committee. We want to ensure we continue to support our youth of all ages and provide them with meaningful programs that will help them grow in their spiritual formation. Please reach out to anyone on the Education Committee with further questions: Dennis Fitzgibbons (Chair), Mary Curlew, Maria Guarino, Elizabeth Gillan , Julie Bliven
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 will continue to work hard to enrich your children’s spiritual formation journey, making it fun and engaging along the way.
Yours faithfully,
The Education Committee
Dennis Fitzgibbons, Chair
Pal Covie (vestry liaison) Mary Curlew, Maria Guarino, Elizabeth Gillan , Julie Bliven
2023 Youth Events
Here were the events that happened January through June 2023 for our youth and families:
Rev. Amanda sat with our children for a special children's homily at our Christmas Eve Family Service, 2022 and our Easter Sunday 2023 service. Our first Family and Youth Event for 2023 was a Sledding Party. The snow arrived just in time!
Here were the events that happened January through June 2023 for our youth and families:
- January: Sledding party at Valhalla Country Club in Cumberland.
- February: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Palooza with fun and games.
- March: Design the t-shirt logo for the May Day of Service.
- April: Easter service and Easter Egg Hunt after church.
- May: Day of Service: Volunteer opportunities at 4 non-profit organizations.
- June: Episcopal Maine Youth to Walk in Portland Pride Parade.
- June: Sea Dogs Game. Tickets in a reserved section for St Bart's.
Rev. Amanda sat with our children for a special children's homily at our Christmas Eve Family Service, 2022 and our Easter Sunday 2023 service. Our first Family and Youth Event for 2023 was a Sledding Party. The snow arrived just in time!
Additional Youth Resources
Check out our YouTube channel to view past homilies.
Listen to our very own Spotify playlist that includes all of our homily morning songs and others! Let your whole family listen while you’re cooking a meal, cleaning, or playing. This is a collaborative playlist, so feel free to add songs that are special to you and your family’s spiritual lives!
We would also love to stay connected with you through social media! Follow our Instagram account: stbartsyouth_yarmouth and see what’s inspiring us and keeping us grounded and spiritually connected.
Maine Episcopal Diocese
Click here for news from the Diocese about youth faith formation.
Check out our YouTube channel to view past homilies.
Listen to our very own Spotify playlist that includes all of our homily morning songs and others! Let your whole family listen while you’re cooking a meal, cleaning, or playing. This is a collaborative playlist, so feel free to add songs that are special to you and your family’s spiritual lives!
We would also love to stay connected with you through social media! Follow our Instagram account: stbartsyouth_yarmouth and see what’s inspiring us and keeping us grounded and spiritually connected.
Maine Episcopal Diocese
Click here for news from the Diocese about youth faith formation.
Summer Camp
The Episcopal Diocese of Maine operates a wonderful Summer Camp open to youngsters of all faiths, located on Lake Megunticook, in Hope, Maine. Click here to find out more about Camp Bishopswood.
Let God’s love for us warm our hearts and shine brightly for all those around us.
The Episcopal Diocese of Maine operates a wonderful Summer Camp open to youngsters of all faiths, located on Lake Megunticook, in Hope, Maine. Click here to find out more about Camp Bishopswood.
Let God’s love for us warm our hearts and shine brightly for all those around us.
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396 Gilman Road, Yarmouth, Maine, 04096
Church Office Phone: (207) 846-9244 Office email: admin@stbartsyarmouth.org St Bart’s is a parish of the Diocese of Maine, of the Episcopal Church, a province of the Anglican Communion. |
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