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Youth & Children's Ministry

Children and youth make up a lively and active part of our church family. They are full members of our church and, as such, deserve the best ministry that St. James & St. Brendan can offer.

For this reason, St. James & St. Brendan is committed to the ongoing growth and development of our children and youth ministries. Our long-range goal is to offer a variety of age-appropriate programs for children and youth on Sundays and during the week.

Reaching Outward: Teaching children how to serve others.

Building Inward: Building community and making friends.

Digging Downward: Learning about our Christian faith.

Lifting Upward: Worshipping God in relevant ways.

Moving Onwards: Continuously adapting our youth & children's ministry.

Teachers Laura Bearrs, Kaylene Dick, Sally Hurkmans

Youth & Children's Ministry
Programs & Activities

Age	Sunday Morning	Weekdays
Infants	Creche is our Sunday morning Nursery program. Parents can relax and enjoy worshiping while their little ones are cared for by our qualified nursery workers. Come see our newly renovated nursery.	Moms & Tots provides a chance for busy moms to gather together, socialize and learn while their children play.
JK - SK	Stepping Stones consists of age-appropriate Sunday School lessons and activities	Junior Choir invites children to meet regularly to practice and perform kid-friendly worship music. Messy Church is held on Tuesday nights. Each week there is a kids craft activity, followed by a short service of worship and a meal. Too busy on Sunday? Bring the whole family out to Messy Church instead !
Grades 1 - 4	Promised Land is a Sunday program geared for children in grades K-4 and includes songs, crafts, and Bible lessons.
Grades 5 - 8	Wild Side is a Sunday program for older children.	Night Life hosts a youth dance held every 2nd & 4th Friday at the Guild Hall between 7 & 10 pm and includes music, friends, food, prizes and more ! Dances are always chaperoned by our adult and youth volunteers. Junior Youth meet weekly and enjoy different activities including movies, teaching, puppet ministry, field trips and other activities.
Grades 9 - 12	Leaders in Training gives individuals the opportunity to plan, lead, and teach Sunday School. This ministry can count toward their high school requirements for community service. Servers Guild participants play a valuable role in our Sunday worship as crucifers, acolytes, as well as serving at the altar. Server training is available on an ongoing basis.	Quest is a weekly program that includes a variety of activities including "God @ the Movies", "Youth Alpha", outreach activities and more.