Family Bible School

June 4-6, 5:00–8:00pm

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Why “Family Style”? Discipleship is not an individual event; God created us to journey and support each other in this life together. Family Style means families come to worship, pray, play, and fellowship together as a family and with other families. Our prayer is that this will be an opportunity to help families grow together in their faith and reconnect to God’s kingdom and each other. Our hope is that our families will leave empowered to continue growing their faith together at home.

What is Family Bible School?  Very similar to a regular VBS! There will be singing and dancing, interactive Bible stories, crafts, water games, and more! Children will start with their parents at their picnic blanket on the lawn, but they won’t be sitting for long! Families will be grouped in tribes and will visit stations together. Stations will be inside and outside the church. Kids will still have opportunities to have fun with old friends and make new ones. Parents will have a chance to connect with their peers, too!

What is expected of parents, grandparents, and guardians?  Have fun with your kids! You will help shepherd them to the different stations and help them participate in the activities and program. This is a great opportunity to share your faith and make memories with your children. This is not a drop-off event. Parents are participating for the entire time. We need at least one parent (grandparent or guardian) per family to stay. You are welcome to bring friends! You will be responsible for the children you bring. You will not be alone! There will be volunteers assigned to help and support families as they navigate the different activities and program.

What about my baby or toddlers?  Bring them! Nursery is open for the littlest ones, or they are welcome to stay with your family too!

What about my teens? Teens may participate with your family, or serve in one of the many volunteer positions needed to make FBS a great success!

If I volunteer, can I have dinner?  Yes! Dinner reservations are a part of the volunteer sign up. We want volunteers to come fellowship with dinner and worship with the families!

We prefer to have dinner at home.  No problem! If you would prefer not to partake of the parish dinners, you may certainly eat ahead of time and join us at 5:30 FBS programming, or pack your own picnic and eat with the other families at 5:00pm.

Pathway 2: Scripture and Christian Doctrine
Pathway 4: Living Out Our Baptism as Public Witnesses For Christ
Led by: Alice Sanderson

Mom to Mom is a biblically based parenting program designed around the Titus 2:4 concept of older women teaching and encouraging younger women in their relationships with their husbands and children. Our time together will include quality instruction in parenting, small group discussion, and the interaction of more experienced mothers with younger women. In our study this fall, Growing Together, we will explore how growing our children involves us growing as moms. All women are welcome to join in as we seek to become equipped, encouraged, and energized as moms in the most significant job in the world—raising the next generation.

Childcare is typically available during Mom-To-Mom meeting times.

Pathway 2: Scripture and Christian Doctrine
Pathway 4: Living Out Our Baptism as Public Witnesses For Christ
Led by: Alice Sanderson

Mom to Mom is a biblically based parenting program designed around the Titus 2:4 concept of older women teaching and encouraging younger women in their relationships with their husbands and children. Our time together will include quality instruction in parenting, small group discussion, and the interaction of more experienced mothers with younger women. In our study this fall, Growing Together, we will explore how growing our children involves us growing as moms. All women are welcome to join in as we seek to become equipped, encouraged, and energized as moms in the most significant job in the world—raising the next generation.

Childcare is typically available during Mom-To-Mom meeting times.

Led by: Fr. David Marten and Cheryl Cerreta

This 14-week series focuses on the issues our students face everyday. How to talk with our nonvert and atheist friends. How to handle questions of faith and doubt. How does God handle injustice and brokenness in the world. Get a glimpse for yourself at DarkRoomFaith.com. We’ll be getting into some tough discussions that will challenge your faith.

Led by: Jennifer Nicholson and Kendra Miriam Calhoun

How will you spend your middle school years - as a casual fan of Jesus, or a committed follower? What does it really mean for your life to follow Jesus? We will explore the teen edition of Kyle Idleman’s Not A Fan study through readings, Bible study, and videos.

Led by: Beth Medley

We recognize that they are “in-between” Children’s and Youth ministries. We have a special time of community, evening prayer, and discipleship for this group.

Class Title: Children’s Sunday School
When: Sundays, 10:30-11:00am | September 10—November 19

We are continuing our journey through the Bible using the Gospel Project from Lifeway. We will be concluding our first 3-year reading of the Bible!

10:30-11am | Teachers will be ready to receive students at 10:25am

*Age range classes & locations are:
PreSchool (Toddler Nursery)
Kindergarten (Children’s Chapel)
1st & 2nd (Room 201)
3rd & 4th (Room 102B)
5th & 6th (Room 102A)
7th & 8th (Room 101B)
High School (Fr. David Marten’s Office)

1st & 2nd Grade Sunday School | Children’s Catechumenate

The One Faith One Family Sunday School class is an opportunity for Children to learn about Anglican traditions and what it means to be a part of the church family. This wonderful program culminates with a Festal Eucharist (First Communion for some) at the end of the Spring Semester. Recommended to be a two-year program for 1st & 2nd graders but open to older children who are new to the Anglican faith.

Family Bible School - "In the Wilderness: God is with Us"

June 6-8, 5:00–8:00pm

This year Bible School is “Family Style”! We are inviting the whole family to come and participate, learn, and grow in their faith together. Enjoy a boxed picnic each night on the lawn.  After dinner, families and volunteers will join together in worship with live music. Families will be grouped together into tribes to play games, make art, and learn about God’s word together. Have more questions?  Please see our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) below.

Important Times
Family dinner begins at 5:00–5:30pm each evening.
Bible School begins on the lawn at 5:30 and ends at 8:00pm.

Family Bible School Fee: $10 per child

Boxed Picnic Dinners
Registration is required.  You may choose not to participate in dinner on a given night, please bring your own picnic. If you have any questions, contact Amy Stewart.
 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Why “Family Style”? This past year has been very challenging and proved to us that God created us to journey and support each other in this life together. Our prayer is that this will be an opportunity to help families grow together in their faith and reconnect to God’s kingdom. Our hope is that our families will leave empowered to continue growing their faith together at home.

What is Family Bible School?  Very similar to a regular VBS! There will be singing and dancing, interactive Bible stories, crafts, water games, and more! Children will start with their parents at their picnic blanket on the lawn, but they won’t be sitting for long! Families will be grouped in tribes and will visit stations together. Stations will be inside and outside the church. Kids will still have opportunities to have fun with old friends and make new ones. Parents will have a chance to connect with their peers, too!

What is expected of parents, grandparents, and guardians?  Have fun with your kids! You will help shepherd them to the different stations and help them participate in the activities and program. This is a great opportunity to share your faith and make memories with your children. This is not a drop-off event. Parents are participating for the entire time. We need at least one parent (grandparent or guardian) per family to stay. You are welcome to bring friends! You will be responsible for the children you bring. You will not be alone! There will be volunteers assigned to help and support families as they navigate the different activities and program.

What about my baby or toddlers?  Bring them! Nursery is open for the littlest ones, or they are welcome to stay with your family too!

What about my teens? Teens may participate with your family, or serve in one of the many volunteer positions needed to make FBS a great success!

If I volunteer, can I have dinner?  Yes! Dinner reservations are a part of the volunteer sign up. We want volunteers to come fellowship with dinner and worship with the families!

We prefer to have dinner at home.  No problem! If you would prefer not to partake of the parish dinners, you may certainly eat ahead of time and join us at 5:30 FBS programming, or pack your own picnic and eat with the other families at 5:00pm.

Pathway 2: Scripture and Christian Doctrine
Pathway 4: Living Out Our Baptism as Public Witnesses For Christ
Led by: Alice Sanderson

Mom to Mom is a biblically based parenting program designed around the Titus 2:4 concept of older women teaching and encouraging younger women in their relationships with their husbands and children. Our time together will include quality instruction in parenting, small group discussion, and the interaction of more experienced mothers with younger women. In our study this fall, Growing Together, we will explore how growing our children involves us growing as moms. All women are welcome to join in as we seek to become equipped, encouraged, and energized as moms in the most significant job in the world—raising the next generation.

Childcare is typically available during Mom-To-Mom meeting times.

Children, Youth, and their families are invited to join us on the lawn for fellowship, summer snacks, games, dramatic Bible stories, and fun! We are continuing with the Gospel Project curriculum on David, Solomon, and beyond. This is a time for the whole family to reconnect with others in the parish and participate in Summer Sunday School together.

Family Bible School - "Divine Fire"

June 7-9, 5:00–8:00pm

This year Bible School is “Family Style”! We are inviting the whole family to come and participate, learn, and grow in their faith together. Enjoy a boxed picnic each night on the lawn.  After dinner, families and volunteers will join together in worship with live music. We will meet and hear from Noah, Moses, and John the Baptist. Families will be grouped together into tribes to play games, make art, and learn about God’s word together. Have more questions?  Please see our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) below.

Important Times
Family dinner begins at 5:00–5:30pm each evening.
Bible School begins on the lawn at 5:30 and ends at 8:00pm.

Family Bible School Fee: $10 per child

Boxed Picnic Dinners
Registration is required.  You may choose not to participate in dinner on a given night, please bring your own picnic. If you have any questions, contact Amy Stewart.
 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Why “Family Style”? This past year has been very challenging and proved to us that God created us to journey and support each other in this life together. Our prayer is that this will be an opportunity to help families grow together in their faith and reconnect to God’s kingdom. Our hope is that our families will leave empowered to continue growing their faith together at home.

What is Family Bible School?  Very similar to a regular VBS! There will be singing and dancing, interactive Bible stories, crafts, water games, and more! Children will start with their parents at their picnic blanket on the lawn, but they won’t be sitting for long! Families will be grouped in tribes and will visit stations together. Stations will be inside and outside the church. Kids will still have opportunities to have fun with old friends and make new ones. Parents will have a chance to connect with their peers, too!

What is expected of parents, grandparents, and guardians?  Have fun with your kids! You will help shepherd them to the different stations and help them participate in the activities and program. This is a great opportunity to share your faith and make memories with your children. This is not a drop-off event. Parents are participating for the entire time. We need at least one parent (grandparent or guardian) per family to stay. You are welcome to bring friends! You will be responsible for the children you bring. You will not be alone! There will be volunteers assigned to help and support families as they navigate the different activities and program.

What about my baby or toddlers?  Bring them! Nursery is open for the littlest ones, or they are welcome to stay with your family too!

What about my teens? Teens may participate with your family, or serve in one of the many volunteer positions needed to make FBS a great success!

If I volunteer, can I have dinner?  Yes! Dinner reservations are a part of the volunteer sign up. We want volunteers to come fellowship with dinner and worship with the families!

We prefer to have dinner at home.  No problem! If you would prefer not to partake of the parish dinners, you may certainly eat ahead of time and join us at 5:30 FBS programming, or pack your own picnic and eat with the other families at 5:00pm.

Led by: Alice & Terry Sanderson
Pathway 4: Living Out Our Baptism as Public Witnesses for Christ

There is a lot of material out there about parenting little children and teens but not much about navigating life with your grown children.  This class aims to fill this need by helping you to be a parent to adult children.  Some topics that will be addressed include the following: How can I release control of my adult children into God’s hands?  Why is it so hard to keep our mouths shut?  Why is it taking so long for adult children to grow up these days?  What happens when an adult child fails to launch?  What happens when adult children violate your values?  Does my adult child know I love him or her?  The textbook for this class is Jim Burns’ book Doing Life With Your Adult Children.

Class Title: High School and Adult Sunday School: Back to Basics
When: Sundays, 10:25-11:05am | 9 January—1 May
Led by: Alice Sanderson & Fr. David Marten
Pathway 4: Living Out Our Baptism as Public Witnesses For Christ

This class is intentionally designed to include high school students and adults in the study of God’s Word and discussion about its meaning. The class will begin with Exodus and will explore how God led his people from captivity to freedom and how he continued to lead them to Himself. Parents are welcome to attend with their students!

Textbook: Bible