UPDATES ON OUR MINISTRIES
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Lent at Home for Families
Lent is a time for self-reflection and begins on Ash Wednesday, March 2. During Lent, we offer prayers, we fast or sacrifice by giving up something and we give through alms or service to others.

Children’s Ministry has put together a “Lent at Home” bag filled with activities for families to do together during the 40 days. In addition, families will put together a “Stations of the Cross” devotional book that can be used during Holy Week.

We will be delivering Lent at Home bags to families toward the end of February. If you are interested in helping make deliveries or would like to receive a bag, please email Ashley Pindell, ashley@standrewkc.org.


Vacation Bible School 2022
May 31 - June 3
9am - 12pm
The VBS theme is Monumental. Children will discover how monumental God’s love is by journeying through some of the most majestic places God created. It will be a week full of action and adventure! Registration will begin in March. If you are interested in helping with VBS – whether it’s decorations, snacks, games, story telling, crafts or being a crew leader, please email Ashley Pindell, ashley@standrewkc.org

February Sunday School

February Lessons
  • February 6: The Disciples
  • February 13: The Beatitudes
  • February 20: Love Your Enemies
  • February 27: Do Not Worry


Children’s Chapel (ages 3 years -5th grade) meets in person and online every Sunday at 10am in the undercroft. All children and adults who are not vaccinated must wear a mask.

For those not comfortable joining us in person, please use the information below to join our classroom virtually. We would love to see children on our classroom TV screen!
 
To join Children’s Chapel on computer or cell phone:
Meeting ID: 454-101-706
All lessons can be found online, www.standrewkc.org/children 
Consider joining our team of volunteer teachers
This is a wonderful way to get involved in our Children’s Ministry program.
Below you will find the Sign-up Genius for 2022. Please consider signing up for one or two Sundays this winter/spring.
YOUTH MINISTRY
February Youth Group Schedule
  • Sunday, February 13: Rescheduled from January: Trailside and Top Golf beginning at 11:30am.
  • Youth and parents are invited to come to our Trailside Worship Service at HJ's. The service lasts about 40 minutes. After Trailside we will head to Top Golf until 2pm.
  • A couple of parent drivers are needed to take kids to Top Golf.
  • RSVP is required by Friday, February 11.
  • Sign Up Here

  • Sunday, February 20: NO YOUTH GROUP DUE TO SKI TRIP

  • Sunday, February 27:Scavenger Hunt at St. Andrew’s from 3:30-4:30. Meet at the church.

Youth Confirmation Retreat

“Confirmation is the rite in which we express a mature commitment to Christ, and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop” (from “The Catechism,” Book of Common Prayer, 860)

This spring St. Andrew's will be offering a one day confirmation retreat for youth desiring to be confirmed. The one day retreat replaces the 6 week confirmation class series we have offered in the past.

The retreat will be on Saturday, April 2 from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
 
To sign up your child up for confirmation, click on this link: https://standrewkc.org/youth-confirmation-registration/

Commonly Asked Questions about Youth Confirmation
What is the recommended age for a child to be confirmed?
  • The recommended age is students who are in 8th grade and older. Confirmation is about a person making an adult decision to commit oneself to Christ and the Episcopal church. This decision is not to be taken lightly, and it requires a person to think seriously and intentionally about what they are committing themselves to. Older kids often seem to get more out of their confirmation class experience.  That being said, we have had kids in 6th and 7th grade who have participated in confirmation classes and have done very well. Bottom line, the best age for your child is what you and your child decide.

What if my child has an activity during the retreat that he/she can’t miss?
  • We understand that kids have many activities these days and finding a way to fit all of kids activities in is a challenge.
  • We would prefer your child not miss any of the retreat however if your child has to miss an hour or an hour and a half, we understand. That being said, this is truly not our preference and we hope every effort is made to have your child there the entire day.

When does the actual confirmation service take place?
  • The confirmation service will take place at St. Andrew’s on Sunday, November 20 which is St. Andrew’s Sunday.

If you have any questions about confirmation, please reach out to me via email at jean@standrewkc.org or cell phone at 816-520-3064.