Welcome to our 2008-2009 program year for Ministries with Children and Families at
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

The faith life of the children at St. Paul’s is of utmost importance. As Episcopalians, we understand that faith is a journey. We are also “incarnational” in our theology. That is we understand God to be revealed in our humanity and in our relationships. Therefore, participation in the wider community of a traditional faith , is a key component in our seeking to know God. So, the quality of our children’s time here at St. Paul’s is a priority, knowing that what they experience in this community carries a heavy weight in their formation as God’s child and in their formation of a personal relationship with God. We hope that within the variety of ministries offered by the Children and Family Ministries Team you will find ways to connect and participate at St. Paul’s. It is our desire and intention that the kind of relationship you experience here causes your child and family’s journey in God to be enlivened, enriched and informed.

For more information regarding any of these programs you can contact the Associate Rector for Children’s Ministries, The Rev. Julie Graham at jgraham@stpaulsburlingame.org,
650-348-4811x14 or any of the leaders listed with the programs.

For more detailed information and to download our 2008-2009 Children & Families Ministries brochure, please click here.

Toddler Sunday Journey (Infant - 2 years old)
Jennifer Guyer & other parents
Early Education Center of Heimann Hall

The Toddler Sunday Journey is the first step in our program to encourage our children’s spiritual growth on Sunday Mornings. During the hour, from 9 am to 10 am, toddler and infants are welcome to join us as we sing song,s hear Bible stories, do an art project, have a small snack, and play with toys. The teaching materials are geared for the inquisitive toddler with pictures, flannel board characters, games, and other hands-on figures to help the stories come alive. Our toddlers participate in whatever interests them. Our goal is to help our children develop spiritually, emotionally, and socially and to feel comfortable, safe and secure at church.

Pre-K Sunday Journey (Ages 3, 4, 5)
Janet Laurie, Jessoca Sobolik-Willey, Katie Adams
Room C, Upstairs in Parish Hall

Each week children in the Pre-K class gather to learn about, and experience,
God’s love through prayer, songs, stories creative projects , and FUN!
Through all these activities a community builds and friendships are formed as
we share everything from a crayon to a smile and especially all our faith

Sunday Morning Education
Kinder & 1st Grade Sunday Journey
Annie Stephanos, Cheryl Graczewski
Classroom A, Upstairs in the Parish Hall

Each week children in the K-1st grade class gather to learn and experience, God’s love through stories, interesting activities, creative projects, and FUN! Through all these projects a community builds and friendships are formed as we share the gifts each child brings as we grow in the knowledge and love of God.

2nd & 3rd Grade Sunday Journey
Marge Harger, Serina Beauparlant, Jenny Kuhn
Classroom B, Upstairs in the Parish Hall

We will be doing activities to help build a life-long relationship with God. We'll listen to Bible stories, talk about our stories, and try to discern what Jesus tells us about God so that can know more about what God is like. We'll also have fun, laugh, talk to each other and develop friendships. Ministries with Children and Families

Sunday Morning Education
The Junior Saints (4th, 5th, & 6th graders)
Chris Roesch, Julia Davidson, Cyndy Bodenlos
Youth Room - Entrance on Occidental Street

“Junior” Youth Group will move to a new home. We will now meet over the garage and share the Junior and Senior High’s cool space for us Junior Saints! Come join us in our new worship pad! Our group has fun together, so join us any Sunday, YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. We pray together, learn about caring for one another & our family and friends. Our group loves to say prayers and light candles as we share our prayers and dreams. We are learning ways to keep our planet AND ourselves happy and healthy. We read gospel stories and relate them to today’s events. We talk about current issues from our local newspaper to learn about people and their faith and hopes for the world. FUN!!! We always try to have fun, fun, fun. There is no homework, in case you’re worried! There is plenty of time for games, FUN, crafts, FUN and fellowship.