Children, Youth, & Family Weekly eNews

Children, Youth,

& Family News

August 11, 2022

Blessing of the Backpacks

THIS Sunday, August 14

During 8:00 & 10:30 Worship

Back to school is almost here! Remember to bring your child's backpack with you to 10:30 worship for a special blessing to propel them through their school year!

All teachers and school administrators are especially invited as well to received a blessing for the school year!

Cathedral Ridge Work Day

THIS Saturday, August 13

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

All ages!

Cathedral Ridge needs your help! They are seeking volunteers for their end of summer work day, next Saturday. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Please call 719-687-9038 or email renzi@cathedralridge.org to reserve your spot. There are indoor and outdoor projects that need your help!

Let Owen know if your teen needs a ride!

Reflect & Connect

THIS Monday, August 15

7:00 - 8:15 PM

High Schoolers are invited to our Reflect & Connect Summer Gatherings! These will be relaxed evenings that give our high schoolers the opportunity to stay connected this summer! Evenings will begin with a spiritual practice (reflect) and then we will have time to catch up and eat s'mores (connect). Look forward to seeing you there!

St. Mike's Splash Day!

Children & Families

Saturday, August 27

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Deerfield Hills Sprayground

Have you found yourself wondering how to beat the heat this summer? Come join us at Deerfield Hills Sprayground to cool off, get your wiggles out, and spend some time with other St. Mike's families. Admission is free. Don't forget your towels, camp chair, and picnic blanket! Pack a lunch to enjoy at the park together afterwards!

CLICK HERE to let us know you're coming!

Deerfield Hills Sprayground: 4290 Deerfield Hills Rd, 80916

High School Youth Council

Applications Open Now!

First Meeting, September 25

St. Michael's Youth Council returns next month! Our youth council is a team of high school aged servant leaders that engage in service opportunities, plan retreats, and provide vision for our youth programs. All high schoolers are invited to join!

CLICK HERE to fill out the youth council application. Returning members do not need to fill out another application.

St. Mike's M.A.P. Program

Rising 9th Graders!

The St. Michael's High School Youth Council is excited to launch the M.A.P. program! M.A.P. stands for "mentors and peers" and is designed to help welcome rising 9th graders into our high school youth group! Our high schoolers know that it can be intimidating to enter a new space, so they have come up with a buddy program that pairs upperclassmen high schoolers with rising 9th graders to ease this transition.

If you have a rising 9th grader or know a rising 9th grader that may be interested, please CLICK HERE to email Owen!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to register your children and youth to participate in activities, events, and groups this year.

CLICK HERE to view the Children, Youth, and Families Calendar as well as see past CYF eNews.

CLICK HERE to visit the St. Michael's Instagram Page

CLICK HERE for resources to talk to your children about current events.

Owen Copps, Director of Children & Youth Ministries

719-598-3244

owen@stmikeschurch.com

www.stmikeschurch.com

St. Michael's Episcopal Church

7400 Tudor Road

Colorado Springs, CO 80919

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