Catechist Carrie Brothers in the Level 1 atrium. Carrie was fundamental to bringing Catechesis of the Good Shepherd to Trinity almost thirty years ago and has been a visionary for the program here at Trinity. We will celebrate her and her husband Grey tomorrow night as they move to Northern California and leave us the gift of all they have blessed for this parish. I teased Carrie that I was going to turn this photo into a wall-sized mural and I'm only half-joking ;) She has been an incredible force for growth, depth, and breadth for this church and Santa Barbara. 

May 20, 2022

Dear Trinity Families of Children & Youth,

I hope you will join us tomorrow (Saturday) evening, 5p-7pm to celebrate Carrie and Grey Brothers as they move to Humboldt County at the end of this month. Here are details about the party. This is a gathering in the life of the church not to be missed (and, of course! Children are welcome!).

Then this Sunday, CGS happens as early as 9am. There is an All Parish Forum after the 10am service that I urge families to attend. I'll be with children in the garden so that they can play or work on an art project I'll have set up. Trinity really needs to hear from folks with children in their families so I hope you'll make your voices heard. 

Please scroll through the upcoming events and opportunities below to see what's in store as we accompany the children through the end of their school year. I look forward to seeing you all soon.

Peace and thanks,

Diana Small

Director of Children & Youth Ministries

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)

May 15 - Children & Youth Sunday

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) program begins as early as 9am. The children continue to explore Eastertide. 

In the children's building, we host children who are too young to receive vaccinations. For this reason, we require that all people (children and adults) wear masks when in the children's building.

Registration for CGS children, age 3 through 6th grade is here.

Youth Group - All Parish Forum

May 22

The All Parish Forum happens after the 10am worship service this Sunday. Perhaps some youth want to participate in sharing their voice as we look to Trinity's future. Youth can also assist Diana in the garden where children will be playing and working on art. 

Registration for youth group, grades 7th - 12th, is here.

Honor our Graduating Seniors

Liam Hess and Izzy Sweda

Coffee Hours, May 15 - 29

Bibles and notepads will be on a table at coffee hour for parishioners to write notes of encouragement to place in the bibles of Trinity's two graduating seniors, Liam Hess and Izzy Sweda. 

Graduation Sunday

Sunday, May 29, 10am service

A special service where we celebrate the children who will move into a new atrium next year, honor our graduating seniors, and thank the catechists for their devotion. CGS will still begin as early as 9am this morning. 

CGS Pentecost Sunday and

Final Sunday of CGS

June 5

At the 10am worship service, we will celebrate Pentecost in the model of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd's "The Gifts" presentation. 6th grader, Claire Carey-Pisani will preach and children will help lead the liturgy.

CGS will still begin as early as 9am this morning and this will be our final CGS gathering. Summer Sacred Arts begins June 12th as early as 9:45am in the Parish Hall. 

Volunteer Opportunity

Summer Sacred Arts

Diana Small, Director of Children and Youth, is gathering volunteers to work with children in the Parish Hall for Summer Sacred arts every Sunday in summer during the 10am service, starting June 12.

Volunteers would need to arrive by 9:45am and assist helping the children that hour. Activity leaders are also needed. Perhaps you have a creative project to share with the children (visual art, music, sciences, anything creative that piques the spiritual curiosity of the child). A sign-up sheet will be at coffee hour on Sundays or email Diana at dsmall@trinitysb.org if you are interested.

We celebrate graduating high school seniors Liam Hess and Izzy Sweda.