Our Vision
      To be a Christian community who, following the example of our Lord Jesus Christ, welcomes all sorts and conditions of men, women and children in a spirit of love, forgiveness, acceptance, truthfulness and reconciliation so that we may grow in our capacity to love God with our whole heart, mind, soul and spirit, and to love our neighbors as ourselves.

Our Mission
     As followers of Jesus Christ, to grow in understanding, in gratitude, in service, in ministry and in peace.

Sunday Services
 8:00 am - Rite I

10:15 am - Rite II,
with music

Christian Education
9:00 am - Adults
and Youth Groups
and
10:00 am - Ages 2-9

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Children's Programs at St. Elizabeth's

Children’s Ministry News

Christmas Pageant

Please sign up for the Christmas Pageant if you are planning to be in town.  So far we have a few sign-ups, and we really need more children to participate.  We will be practicing at 10:00 am on December 19th, and the Pageant will be held December 24th, during the 5:30 pm service.

 Rotation

Our new unit, Zacchaeus, began on November 15th.  The three rotations are Storytelling, Science, and Art.  Our teachers for this set of classes are Amanda Rowcliffe, Stan Marcum, Emily Brener, Jeff Christian, Don Stansberry, and Brittany Hodge.  Thanks go to these volunteers.

 Toddler Transition

The youth continue to do an outstanding job directing our Toddler classes.  The children continued their fourth unit entitled, “God is Good” on Sunday.  The wonderful teachers include, Emma Barnes, Abigail Hill, Caroline Rowcliffe, Hannah Poindexter, Emily Kirk, David Evans, Duncan Greeley, Claire Rowcliffe, and Eliza Rowcliffe.  Thanks to all who participate in this program.

 Please join us; Kids Worship welcomes you!   

Our Nursery
9:00 am - 11:30 am

We seek to provide a nursery which is clean and safe, and a nursery program which will nurture the lives of our youngest family members.  We attempt to strike a balance between play on the one hand, and in the case of toddlers, beginning to learn about God and God's love for them.  Separate nursery spaces are maintained for infants and toddlers, to assure safety.  Our staff includes both adults and teenagers, all of whom have received training in nursery procedures.

KidsWorship                                                        Sunday - 9:15am                                                                For ages 4-11 

Kids Worship begins in the church at 9:15 for younger children whose siblings are in youth classes or whose parents are attending the Adult Forum.  The children have a brief time of worship that includes prayer, singing, a Bible story and church teaching moment.  They then move to the Education Wing for a craft activity related to the theme of the day. 

Transition Clas
10:15 am
For ages: 2-3

The Transition Class will be using a new Route 52 Series this year, entitled “Discover God's Love".  These 52 Bible lessons will help young children talk about God and thank Him for what He made, celebrate God's Son, Jesus, and begin to follow Him, by practicing doing what God's Word says. There will be lots of hands-on activities, action, repetition, worship songs with singing games, and crafts too, all to reinforce the lessons being taught.

Rotation Sunday School
10:00 am
For ages: 4-5, 6-7, 8-9

The Sunday School program you wish had been around when you were growing up:

  • Storytelling
  • Acting with costumes & props on a classroom stage
  • Fun crafts
  • Energetic songs
  • Cooking and science projects
  • Games
  • Videos
  • A prayer service for kids every week

The Sunday School program you’ve been wanting for your children:
  • Five-year curriculum plan for K-4 means a solid foundation
  • Every child receives a Bible and learns to use it!
  • Service projects
  • Games verify what kids have learned and reward success
  •  Children’s chapel every week means kids “do church” at their own level, learning the church’s history and tradition through participation
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    The rotation system works like this:

  •  3 weeks--kids rotate through three activities related to one Bible story or theme
  •  1 week--kids play games to check what they’ve learned
  •  1 week--kids watch a video before moving on to the next theme.

    • This means that you can:

  • Sign up to teach the same lesson three Sundays in a row (one rotation) to different groups of kids
  • Volunteer for one or more single Sundays on “game day”. (You’ll be impressed by how much the kids learn!)
  • Turn the video on and supervise for one or more Movie Sundays
  • Volunteer as a “shepherd” when you can, to provide extra assistance with the younger children (ages 4-5)
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    Do you love crafts? Are you a great storyteller? Do you miss your grandkids?

    Like to bake? Have experience in theater? You have special skills and talents to share! The children of St. Elizabeth’s need you. Help raise the next generation in faith.

    Contact Beverly Christian to volunteer or find out more.


    Special Events

    Throughout the year, special children's events are planned.  These include the annual Christmas Pageant, which is performed as the sermon at the early Christmas Eve service; the Easter Celebration and egg hunt; Vacation Bible School; and the Parish Picnic.  Special events are coordinated by the Christian Education team.

    Church School Calendar

    Church School will be open most every Sunday between now and the end of May 2010. 

    Children's Education Staff

    Children's Ministry Director
           Beverly Christian

    Nursery Coordinator
           Erin Mullins

    Children and Youth Council Co-Chairs
           Ellen Morar (Vestry) & Kim Venable (non-Vestry)

    For information on the youth program, click on the Journey 2 Adulthood link.