Trinity Youth
& Family Ministries News
A weekly newsletter for children, youth, and families








  

September 16, 2015
 
Dear Trinity Youth and Families,

Wow that was a terrific kick off Sunday! We had loads of children and youth at Celebration Sunday and at youth group. Here's what we have planned to help keep the fun, faith, and friendship going!
 
Children's Ministry
Singing Saints and Acolyte Training begin this Sunday September 20th too! Interested children 5th grade and under meet in Angus Hall at 9:00 to join Singing Saints and acolyte training.

Children's formation programs continue THIS SUNDAY September 20th at 10:00 a.m. for Godly Play and Explorers in Trinity Hall.

Godly Play teachers and Greeters, we are meeting Sunday morning in the Library for a scintillating discussion about best practices and plans for the season. 

Faith Full Families begins next week, September 27th. This year we begin at 4:00 p.m. in Trinity Hall with programming and follows with the 5:05 Family liturgy. Our focus this month is on liturgy as the work of the people. We're beginning with some acolyte training and an instructional eucharist. 

The All Church Retreat is Oct 2-4.  Families with small children won't want to miss the fun! Interested K-5th graders will work with master artist Lisa Thorpe during the adult formation programming on Saturday.

Youth Ministry

Saturday all youth (and especially mission trip youth) are encouraged to participate in the Hearts for Justice event  at Trinity from 9:30-12:30. Come learn about social justice and incarceration. Bring your stories from Ferguson, your knowledge from our mission trip, and your passion for justice. 

Sunday night is the Youth Group (and parents) Pool Party 6:00-8:00  p.m. at the Andrew home  Details below. Come to learn about our program year and to plug in!

Have you met our wonderful youth ministers, Meg, Ross, Ben, Christy, and Amy? Each of them will be helping out to different degrees this year, and I am grateful to them for sharing their gifts! Several of them will be at the pool party for parents to get to know them better. 

September 27th youth group will include fun acolyte 
training and learning about liturgy. Youth, please join the 5:05 family liturgy if you can.  

The All Church Retreat is Oct 2-4. Youth Group members are encouraged to join youth group camping down the hill from the Ranch House. Carpools forming. Are you in?

Questions or ideas, let's talk.  Contact Rev. Mary
With gratitude, joy, and blessings,
 
Mary 
Rev. Mary C. Greene
Associate Rector
For Children Youth and Families at Trinity Church

YFM 9/16/15







  
Trinity Youth Programs

 
 Evening Program 
This Week
It's the Fall 
Youth and Parent Pool Party
at the Andrew House !








  

Highlights for Trinity Church's Youth Group 
 
Meet our Youth Ministers!
  • Adult volunteers will be joining our youth ministry team to assist with breakout groups.
  • Thanks to Youth Ministry Helpers Ross Smith, Meg Rorden, Amy Parigi, Christy Heaton, and Ben Soller.
Youth on Retreat
  • The All Trinity Retreat to Bishop's Ranch is coming up! Youth are encouraged to camp together and hangout at the retreat from Oct 2-4. Carpools forming.
Mission Trip Fund Raising 
  • Our first PNO for Mission Fund-raising efforts is October 10 from 5-8 p.m.
Acolyte Training and Altar Candy
  • Youth will take a more active role in Sunday morning worship by participating in acolyte training and serving as crucifers, torch-bearers, book holders, and readers. 
  • Our first training is on Sept 27th during youth group with Christy Heaton and Rev. Mary. 
  • Youth are encouraged to attend the 5:05 family liturgy to learn about liturgy through our instructional eucharist.
Upcoming - Dates of Immediate Interest 
  • Parents and Youth Pool Party - at the Andrew's on September 20 from 6-8 p.m.
  • Instructional Eucharist and Acolyte Training September 27 from 5:05 - 8:00 p.m.
  • Youth on Retreat at the Trinity Retreat to Bishop's Ranch from Oct 2-4. 









  






Sunday Morning Christian Formation

 SUNDAY
September 20th
at 10:00 a.m.
in Trinity Hall
PreK-3d grades

Meets in Trinity Hall 
Classrooms

Children join Godly Play
to make the Bible their own 
 through Play and wondering.

4-5th Grade Explorers
Meet in Trinity Hall 
 Youth Room

Upper elementary-aged children come to 
 Sunday Explorers to explore the Episcopal lectionary 
 with friends and fun.
Highlights for Trinity's Family Ministry 


Godly Play Teacher/Greeter Meeting This Week 
  • This Sunday 9-9:45 teachers and greeters are meeting in the Library to discuss the year's schedule and best practices. See you there!  
Singing Saints are Soaring This Sunday September 20 
  • This year children under third grade will meet from 9:00-9:30 and third-fifth graders will meet from 9:30-10:00.
  • Please bring your paperwork. 
  • Contact Elise Jones to learn more about Singing Saints!
Acolyte Training Begins this Sunday September 20 
  • Children will learn how to be an acolyte at the 5:05 service at acolyte training on Sunday mornings. 
  • Children will alternate between Singing Saints practice with Elise and Acolyte training with Mary from 9-10 on Sunday mornings. All meet in Angus Hall.
  • From 9:00-9:30 third-fifth graders meet Mary for acolyte training. 
  • From 9:30-10:00 children under third grade meet Mary for acolyte training.  
 Faith Full Families Next Sunday September 27
  • 4 PM Start Time in Trinity Hall - Faith Full Families will begin earlier with programming in Trinity Hall. 
  • Dinner at 6:00 will include the Youth Group.
5:05 Family Liturgy Next Sunday September 27
  • Let's learn what liturgy is all about through an instructional Eucharist. 
  • Children will play a more active role in the liturgy.
  • Singing Saints will be there.
  • The 5:05 service will follow Faith Full Families programming rather than precede it.
Trinity Family Outreach Opportunity on October 18
  • Random Acts of Flowers invites Trinity Church Families to volunteer at their uber-cool and wonderful smelling warehouse on October 18. Join us after church.


 
    Children and Family Ministries Program Year