Youth & Children's Summer Programs

Mark your calendars for upcoming youth and children's programs this summer:

• Vacation Bible School: June 24-28, 9 a.m. – noon, Norton Hall 
• Middle School Mission Trip: July 12-14, Field Gleaning in Exmore, VA 
• Reaching Out to the Community: July 22-26, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., youth ages 12 and up 
• High School Mission Trip: August 4-10, Boston, MA 

Registration is available online or by emailing ellen@stpaulsalexandria.com.

New Summer Youth Outreach Event

We are excited to announce a new youth event: Reaching Out to the Community. All youth ages 12 and up are invited to join us July 22-26 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. to help people in our own community. In the morning we will volunteer at various organizations in Alexandria and in the afternoon we have fun. Options for the afternoon include bowling, mini-golfing, going to a movie, and other fun activities. Find more information online, or email ellen@stpaulsalexandria.com.

EYC College/Military Outreach Project

We are starting an outreach to the former youth of St. Paul's who are away at college or technical school or serving in the military and would like to send notes from current EYC youth and possibly a care package during the school year. However, we need your help. If you are willing to share your child's current mailing address, school, and year in school, we would love to include them in this project. Here's the information we'd like to have:
LAST NAME:
FIRST NAME:
PREFERRED SALUTATION:
CURRENT MAILING ADDRESS:
SCHOOL:
YEAR:
PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME:
Please send the information to Stephanie Campbell at sjc8665@gmail.com.

Silent Auction for Children & Youth This Saturday

We hope you'll join us for the Youth & Children’s Silent Auction this Saturday, April 20 from 7-9 p.m. in Norton Hall. We have many great items to bid on such as Nationals Tickets, vineyard tours, getaways to Orlando and New York, camps for children, and gift cards to local spas, restaurants, and museums. Tickets are now on sale for our “Stock the Cellar” Wine Raffle. For $25 a ticket, you have the chance to win 50 amazing wines and you do not need to be present at the Auction to win. Ticket order forms are available in the office or by emailing Ellen King.

Find us on Facebook to check out a sample of some of the amazing items up for bid!

Carpenter's Shelter Cooking This Sunday

This Sunday, March 24, the youth will be helping to prepare dinner for the Carpenter’s Shelter. Please join us at 10 a.m. in Norton Kitchen to help put together casseroles that will be delivered for dinner later this week. Email ellen@stpaulsalexandria.com if you have any questions.

Save the Date! Silent Auction on April 20

This year’s Children & Youth Silent Auction will be Saturday, April 20 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in Norton Hall. The evening will include light refreshments and a chance to bid on exciting items including food and wine, tickets to Redskins and Nationals games, concerts and shows, gift certificates to local restaurants and much more. Invitations with reply cards will be sent soon, but mark the date on your calendar now! For more information, or if you want to help, contact Ellen King or Corinne Marasco.

Middle and High School Volunteers Needed for ALIVE Food Distribution, Feb. 23

St. Paul's is actively involved with ALIVE, an organization that distributes food to the less fortunate members of our community. On Saturday, February 23, we will be working with ALIVE to distribute food to the Ladre Apartments in Northern Old Town. We welcome all Middle and High Schoolers to attend as well as parents to chaperone. We will meet at the church at 7:30 a.m. and will be back no later than noon. Please RSVP to Alex Holm at c.alex.holm@gmail.com or Ellen King at ellen@stpaulsalexandria.com.

Volunteer Opportunities with Children & Youth

Sunday School and the youth group are always looking for adults to help teach lessons, chaperone trips and events, and to just have fun with the young people of St. Paul’s. The new year is always a great time to find out about volunteering and there are a variety of ways you can be involved. If you want to know more about how you can help, email ellen@stpaulsalexandria.com.

Learn More About Upcoming Confirmation Classes

 

At confirmation class, middle school youth will learn what the Episcopal Church is all about, the many different parts that make up Sunday morning worship, the history of the church, and much more. This year we have incorporated some new lessons as well that will be taught through the characters and stories of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter. What can Harry, Ron, and Hermione teach us about the trinity, sacrifice, the church, and love? Join us for this year's Saturday morning confirmation classes starting Feb. 9 to find out.

Click here to read the letter sent to all potential confirmands and parents, and a detailed schedule of confirmation classes and events. Please contact Ellen King if you have questions.

Youth and Children's Schedule

Youth group will resume this week with an Epiphany party. Middle schoolers will meet from 4:30 to 6:30 and high schoolers from 6 to 8. Regular Sunday School for children and youth will resume next Sunday, Jan. 13 at 10 a.m.

Get Ready: Confirmation Classes Starting Soon

It's that time of year again -- time for middle schoolers and their parents to start thinking about confirmation class! All middle school youth who have not been confirmed at St. Paul's will receive a letter during the first week of January inviting them to be a part of the class. Please read this letter and talk with your child about this opportunity. This is a big step for young people and a wonderful opportunity to receive them as adults into the church.

Confirmation class is held Saturday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m., beginning February 9 and continuing for the five Saturdays following. The Bishop will confirm the class on April 7. It is very important that you can attend the classes (and of course the April 7 Bishop's Visit), so please make note of them now.

The letter will outline more details, but please email ellen@stpaulsalexandria.com if you have any questions or are interested in confirmation class.

Join Us Jan. 6 to Say Thanks and Farewell to Bill Campbell

Please join us to celebrate and give thanks for the ministry of Bill Campbell, our Director of Christian Education for Children and Youth, as he concludes his work at St. Paul’s. A reception in his honor will be held on Sunday, January 6 at 10 a.m. in Norton Hall.

St. Paul's Annual Christmas Pageant is December 16

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The annual St. Paul's Christmas Pageant will be held Dec. 16 at the 9 a.m. service. All younger children are invited to join the pageant  so come early that morning to get a costume. Children will be prompted when to come forward during the service. This is a wonderful tradition and it is made all the better by every child who participates. Please plan to attend the post-pageant reception in Norton Hall.

Club 45 Meets This Sunday

Club 45, our youth group for 4th and 5th graders, takes place Sunday, October 28th, at 3:00 p.m. We'll meet in Norton Hall for games, fun, snacks, and conversation. If you have any questions, please e-mail ellen@stpaulsalexandria.com.

Club 45 Sunday at St. Paul's

Club 45, our youth group for 4th and 5th graders begins Sunday September 30th at 3:00pm. Meet us in Norton Hall for games, fun, snacks, and some discussion about our plans for the year. At 4:00pm, we will join the Blessing of the Animals service on the St. Paul's playground. If you have any questions, email ellen@stpaulsalexandria.com.

Del Ray Art on the Avenue St. Paul's Volunteers

Please come out to help with the pumpkin painting at Del Ray's Art on the Avenue festival on Saturday October 6th. You and your family are welcome to volunteer anytime between 9am and 6pm on Mount Vernon Ave. For more information, contact Bill Campbell at bill@stpaulsalexandria.com or click here to access the online volunteer calendar.

Sunday School: At St. Paul's in Old Town Alexandria

Sunday School Registration for the Fall is now up on the St. Paul’s website. Sunday School begins at age 3 and continues through high school. By filling out the short online form you can help us better plan and organize for the upcoming year. If you have any questions or would like to help with Sunday School, please email ellen@stpaulsalexandria.com.

St. Paul's Youth: Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Monday morning. We are already full for this program but look forward to seeing those of you who have already signed up.

Wanted: Young Readers

Any young person who is interested in being a reader at the 9:00 a.m. service this fall, please join us for an informational meeting after the 10:00 a.m. service on June 3. We will meet in the Sanctuary to talk briefly about scheduling and training. This is a great way to be involved in the 9:00 a.m. service and also practice your public speaking skills. Email Ellen Weaver at ellen@stpaulsalexandria.com or Bill Campbell at bill@stpaulsalexandria.com with any questions. 

Looking for Young Readers at 9:00 a.m. Service at St. Paul's

Young Readers at 9:00 a.m. Service at St. Paul's

 

Any young person who is interested in being a reader at the 9:00 a.m. service, please join us for an informational meeting after the 10:00 a.m. service on June 3. We will meet in the sanctuary to talk briefly about scheduling and training. This is a great way to be involved in the 9:00 a.m. service and also practice your public speaking skills. Email Ellen or Bill with any questions.