Children, Youth,
& Family News
April 21, 2022
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
NEXT Saturday, April 30
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Parents and adults are invited to participate in our second Youth Mental Health First Aid Training. This training teaches adults how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This 8-hour training gives parents/mentors/adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents (ages 6-18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.
This training is free to all participants. CLICK HERE to register.
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Children & Youth Sunday
Sunday, May 1
8:00 & 10:30 AM Worship
Calling all St. Michael's Children & Youth! We want you to greet, usher, acolyte, chalice bear, and read at our worship services on May 1! Children & Youth of all ages are encouraged to participate, and everyone is invited to attend worship to support and spotlight our children & youth. Owen will be preaching as well!
CLICK HERE to sign-up to volunteer for worship on May 1!
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Cherub Choir
Children ages 4 through 6th grade
Cherub choir is back for 2022! We will rehearse once a month for 30 minutes following the 10:30 service and will sing at our Children & Youth Sunday Service.
PLEASE NOTE: Rehearsal & Performance schedule has changed
Schedule:
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THIS SUNDAY Rehearsal, April 24
- Sing at Children & Youth Sunday 10:30 Service
- Rehearsal, May 15
Children will meet Amalia in front of the altar following the conclusion of service, take them to the choir room, and bring them back to coffee hour. Children will be masked while indoors.
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Mom's Night Out
Saturday, May 15
5:30 PM
Lazy Dog Restaurant
All moms of school-aged children & younger are invited to a mom's night out on May 14. We will meet for dinner at Lazy Dog restaurant (7605 Academy Blvd. N.) Please RSVP to Ruth at rmorrison427@gmail.com or 503-523-8451 by May 11.
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St. Michael's Senior Scholarship & Sendoff
Sunday, May 15
10:30 AM Worship Service
Congratulations to our graduating high school seniors! We will be celebrating you on May 15 during the 10:30 Service. Prior to May 7, Seniors are invited schedule a meeting with Owen to learn more about Sendoff Sunday, as well as the St. Michael's Senior Scholarship that is awarded to graduating seniors from St. Mike's!
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Cathedral Ridge Work Weekend
May 20 - 21
High Schoolers are invited to participate in Cathedral Ridge's Spring Work Weekend. Cathedral Ridge is the Camp & Retreat Center for the diocese of Colorado and provides us with great facilities and activities for retreats, family camps, and summer camps! Come spend the night on Friday and spend Saturday giving back to this wonderful place and helping them get ready for summer camp season!
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Vacation Bible School: Views from the Mountaintop
July 12- 14
5:00 - 7:30 PM
Children from 4 years old to rising 6th graders are invited to participate in Vacation Bible School this Summer! Our "Views from the Mountaintop" program will be an engaging and immersive experience for children to learn about God, participate in fun activities and games, as well as build relationships with other children and their adult leaders! Numerous stories in both the old and new testament include encounters with God from the top of a mountain. Join us as we create our own encounters this summer!
Vacation Bible School relies on Adult Volunteers and Teen Helpers to operate! Please fill out the Adult Volunteer or Teen Helper registration if you are interested!
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High School Youth Council
6:00 - 8:00 PM
St. Andrew's Room
All high school youth are invited to join our youth leadership team. The members of this group will cultivate valuable leadership skills, and exercise these skills by providing feedback, vision, and energy for our Youth program. 2022 focuses will be organizing a spring youth retreat, discovering and engaging in service opportunities, and engaging in continued learning. We will meet once a month, beginning on January 30. Please CLICK HERE to fill out a youth council application.
Youth Council Spring Meeting Schedule:
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THIS SUNDAY, April 24
- Sunday, May 22
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St. Michael's Family Camp
August 5 - 7
Cathedral Ridge Camp & Retreat Center
We are excited to announce another weekend of family camp for 2022! Families of all ages are invited to unplug, relax, and delight in the beauty of God's creation. Enjoy a long weekend of delicious meals, arts & crafts, high ropes & archery, field games, worship, s'mores, and so much more! Intergenerational as well as age-appropriate activities will be offered. Cost is $200 per adult and $150 per child. Scholarships are readily available.
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Save the Date!
Cathedral Ridge Children & Youth Camps
July & August
Children and Youth camps are a wonderful opportunity to connect with God and experience Christian community in a non-church setting. Cathedral Ridge primary, middle school and high school camps are carefully designed to build faith in a fun and safe environment. In 2022, camps will explore the Way of Love: Turn. Learn. Pray. Worship. Bless. Go. Rest. These are core spiritual practices that can be explored and embraced at every age and stage of faith. Each day will include worship and Bible study, and outdoor activities like archery, a challenge course and zip line, and gaga ball. Learn about our COVID precautions, dates, and register at cathedralridge.org.
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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.
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Owen Copps, Director of Children & Youth Ministries
719-598-3244
owen@stmikeschurch.com
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
7400 Tudor Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
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