What a year last year was. . . here's a look at some of 2020's highlights:
January 2020 (doesn't that seem like a very, very long time ago!):
Godly Play classes each Sunday - thank you Jenn, Kimberly P., Linda, Kimberly S., Terri B.!
Youth classes 2x month - thank you to teachers Ron & Linda!
Youth served at the altar as acolytes every Sunday (bless you all!).
(IRL) Coffee Hours in the Parish Hall - how we miss it all, even cleanup.
February: Youth were welcome helpers at our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner!
March (our doors close mid-month, but we stay connected, virtually!):
Linda represented St James at Amesbury High School's "Seize Your Summer" networking event.
At their first Youth class of the month, some of our young people created a welcome sidewalk sign for our church, inviting everyone in - but the pandemic forced us to close our doors the next week.
Online Sunday School (every Saturday) and emailed Youth (& older) classes (1st & 3rd Fridays) written by Linda began - emailed to parishioners & posted on Facebook and our website.
April: Holy Week and Easter special emails with prayers, activities, and more, written by Linda.
May: Barbara C. Harris Camp cancelled summer camp.
June: Youth participate as readers in online worship services - thank you! - and please continue :-)
July: Mission trip to Church of the Pilgrimage, DC - cancelled; program closed permanently.
August: Youth Malcolm C. attended Diocesan virtual Racial Justice Camp.
September: Operation Backpack - Pettengill House - went online (monetary donations only).
October: Socially-distanced Blessing of Animals outdoors at All Saints', West Newbury.
Youth Zoom classes begin - 3rd Fridays with Fr John & Linda.
Youth help with (virtual) Holiday Fair prep.
November: Zoom Godly Play classes begin as a trial on Sunday mornings - thanks, Jenn and Kim!
Middle School retreat at the Barbara C. Harris Camp cancelled.
12/24 afternoon Christmas Eve interactive Zoom sermon for children and youth with Fr John.