Welcome to the Kidz Zone!
Thoughts from the Director
Dear Families,

We have a special Children's Chapel THIS Sunday. We are incorporating Ash Wednesday, a Labyrinth, and making Alleluia butterflies. The labyrinth walking is to help kids learn about the journey of Lent and in the middle of the labyrinth they will receive ashes. As they walk out of the labyrinth they will start to think of helpful habits to add in Lent and/or unhelpful habits they can work on during Lent. The Alleluia butterflies are to represent the new birth and change of resurrection. The butterflies will be planted in our garden on Easter!

I might get a little too into this type of stuff, but it is such a joy to teach the kids different ways of our tradition and why it is important. I hope they enjoy it as much as I do!

Blessings,
Chelsea Whipple
Director of Programs
Important Information:
Next Sunday School & Children's Chapel is this Sunday, March 1st!
News and Notes
Our Lenten Journey
There is lots of ways to incorporate Lent for kids and help them to understand the solemnity of the season as well as preparing for re-birth. Here are some resources to check out:




The Kingdom of Heaven is like....

A Mustard seed, leaven dough, a pearl of great price, a treasure hidden in a field....and so many others. Matthew 13:31-33, 44-45.
VBS Planning Committee
It is time to start planning for our Vacation Bible Sschool! If you'd like to be a part of the planning committee please email Chelsea. We meet on March 1st after the 10:45am service to pick out our theme for this year. It is always the most talked about and fun 4 days!
Sunday School
Weaving God's Promises
Class Name: Fishers  (Preschool-Kindergarten)

"And he said to them, 'Follow me and I will make you fish for people.'"                       
-Matthew 4:19 NRSV
Class Name: Seekers (1st - 3rd grade)

"Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be open for you."                                   
-Matthew 7:7 NRSV  
Class Name: Disciples  (4th - 5th grade)

"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit..."  
-Matthew 28:19 NRSV
Children's Chapel
Children's Chapel @ 10:45am (1st Sunday of the Month)

Immediately following the lessons at Sunday school, we will begin Children's Chapel upstairs in the Kidz Zone. Kids are still welcome if they did not participate in Sunday school. We will read from the Gospel, sing, pray, and learn different lessons. On March 1st we will have a special Ash Wednesday service.  Questions encouraged and welcome! Open to kids preschool through 5th grade!
Young Families Fellowship
Young Family Fellowship

If you are interested in being part of this ministry please email Chelsea. We are currently need of a coordinator willing to gather parents interested. For the time being there will be space marked off in the lounge for parents interested in meeting each other. Parents can also take quiet time in the Sanctuary or join in Adult Forum in the Guild Hall.
Mark Your Calendars

March 1
 Sunday School & Children's Chapel
9:30am Sunday School, 10:45am Children's Chapel
March 4
 Get Acquainted Mixer
7:00pm Lounge
March 5-8
 Guild Hall Players presents, "Next to Normal"
Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm
March 7-8
 Sam West Weekend
All Services
March 11
 Presentation on the 4 Horsemen of Tolerance and Potluck Dinner
5:30pm Guild Hall
March 22 Evening Worship Service - Taize & Communion
5:30pm
March 25
 Parish Wide Potluck Dinner - Lenten Soup Supper
5:30pm Guild Hall
April 3 & 4 Going Deeper Spring Retreat
Find out more
April 5 Sunday School & Children's Chapel
9:30am Sunday School, 10:45am Children's Chapel
April 6-11 Holy Week Services
See times
April 12 Easter Sunday! & Easter Egg Hunt
Please Note:
This only marks key dates pertinent to the children and parents. There are additional activities. Please check the St. James Calendar for more information.

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