For children, youth, and parents
Important links
- 2023-24 family ministry calendar (as of January 21, 2024)
- 2023-24 registration for children and youth
- Sign up to receive the family ministry email newsletter (approximately twice a month; no fee or obligation; we will not give your information to anyone else)
Coming up: Bowling on Super Bowl Sunday
Sunday, February 11 | Register by February 7
St. Stephen’s family ministry is offering an afternoon of bowling on Super Bowl Sunday; this is for families with children in grade 5 and younger, and for youth in grades 6-12. Both groups will bowl at Bowlero, 6520 W. Broad St.
Families with children should meet at the bowling alley at 2 p.m. We’ll bowl until 4 p.m., and you’ll be home in time to watch the game. (If you need to leave earlier, that’s fine.)
Youth will meet outside the Café @ St. Stephen’s at 1:30 p.m. and ride in church vans to the bowling alley together, returning to church for a 4:15 p.m. arrival.
Please sign up using the appropriate link below no later than February 7. Friends are welcome but they must complete the same sign-up form. The cost is $15 per person; payment instructions are sent in the confirmation email you receive after signing up.
- Registration for families (children through grade 5, with their parents)
- Registration for youth
Family ministry at St. Stephen's Church
It is our honor and joy to walk alongside you and your family as we all grow in Christ’s love for one another and offer our children the gift of faith. We know the challenges families face today, and St. Stephen's Church is committed to providing support and resources for children, youth, and parents. From our loving, professional nursery staff to the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program, from youth groups for age cohorts in grades 4 through 12 to outstanding preparation for the rite of Confirmation, from family-oriented worship to small groups, classes, and speakers especially for parents, St. Stephen's invests significant attention and resources in this area of our life. We are excited to share with you plans for the 2023-24 program year which we hope will continue to nurture and support your spiritual journey. We are always here for you.
The consolidated registration form allows you to register multiple children and youth for formation and ministry opportunities (Nursery, Catechesis, Palmer Hall, Youth Ushers, Acolytes, Choristers, Confirmation, Youth Formation and Youth Group) for the 2023-24 program year.
Family ministry guild
Several parishioners work closely with the family ministry staff in planning offerings for children, youth, and adults; they serve as important advisors to our clergy and staff.
Valerie Abbott, co-chair
Greta Kidd, co-chair
Bee Schnell
Ashley Tunner
Stephanie Johnson
Katherine Farley
Mary Lewis
Scott Mates
Guild meetings are open to all and begin at 5:30 p.m. on
August 15, 2023
September 12
October 10
November 9
December 12
January 9, 2024
February 8
March 12
April 9
May 9
Contacts
The Rev. Abby Kocher, director of children's ministry // email
(children's ministry, nursery, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd)
The Rev. Cate Anthony, associate rector // email
(children’s ministry, Palmer Hall, Many Parents One Vine)
The Rev. John Jenkins, associate rector // email
(youth ministry, high school acolytes, youth ushers, youth Confirmation, youth groups)