Children and Families Ministry

If you would like more information about programs offered by the Children and Family Ministry at St. John’s, please contact our Children’s Minister Penny Nutbrown by email. Volunteers are especially welcome in the garden and at summer day camp.

Opportunities for Teens

High school students can complete some of their required Community Service Volunteer hours as Sunday School or VBS helpers, working in the Community Garden, or assisting with events and programs such as Repair Cafe, Emmaus Cafe, Monthly Community Dinners, Chili Night, the Fashion Show, or as cast or crew of the annual Christmas Story presentation. 

At times, St. John's hosts special programs for teens. In the past, teens have taken part in Sewing Classes, spoon carving and basket making workshops, and cooking classes. Check the church general calendar for upcoming teen events. 

Teens considering Confirmation in the Anglican Church should contact Penny Nutbrown at pmnutbrown@gmail.com. 

Sunday school

Sunday School is held during the 10:30 service each week from September to June. All children aged JK to Grade 6 are welcome. Sunday School sessions begin with prayers, readings, discussion, and arts and crafts in the Lower Parish Hall, then we join the rest of the congregation in the church for the Holy Communion portion of the service. All children are welcome, including visitors. 

summer church day camps

VBS (vacation bible school) is happening at St. John's again this summer. This ministry connects young families and provides children aged JK to Grade 7 with religious instruction as well as community building and Creation Care. Did you know that VBS is for many children the only religious experience and instruction they may receive?

March Break Session March 10 to 14 in the Lower Parish Hall. 9:00 to 4:00.daily Children aged JK to Grade 6. Spaces limited to 14.

P.A. Day VBS: April 11 from 9:00 to 4:00 in the Lower Parish Hall. Children Aged JK to Grade 6. Spaces Limited to 14

Good Friday VBS: April 18 from 9:00 to 4:00. Children JK to Grade 6. Spaces limited to 14.

P.A. Day VBS: June 9 9:00 to 4:00 in the Lower Parish Hall. Children Aged JK to Grade 6. Spaces Limited to 14.

Summer VBS: July 21 to 25 9:00 to 4:00 daily. Children JK to Grade 6. Spaces limited to 30. 

VBS Sessions for the 2025-2026 school year will be determined in August 2025

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To help off-set the cost of programming for VBS sessions, a suggested donation, made to the church office, of $20 per child or $35 per family for the one-day sessions and $40 per child or $75 per family for full-week sessions.

No child will be turned away for financial reasons.

Adult and high-school age volunteers are needed to help us operate these camps. Volunteers can sign up for a week, or even a day. All help is appreciated and needed. Volunteers aged 16 and over must have a current police check on file with the church office and complete the online Sexual Misconduct Prevention course before volunteering.