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 Quick Look Ahead
May 22:             NO SUNDAY SCHOOL

                         NO CHILDREN'S CHAPEL

                         Nursery Open

                        10am Banner Sunday Service

                        11:30am Boys and Girls Choir
May 29:            NO SUNDAY SCHOOL

                        Nursery Open

                        9am Children's Chapel

June 5:             NO SUNDAY SCHOOL

                        Nursery Open

                        9am Children's Chapel

                        10am Raising Teens Group                                               Gathering

                        11am Middle School Service Trip                                      Meeting

                        11am Sunday School Teacher                                          Celebration

                        2pm High School Service Trip                                         Training Retreat

THIS WEEK!

We are taking a break from Sunday School for the next 4 weeks but will return with Summer Sunday School on June 19! Mark your calendars!
BANNER SUNDAY, 10am SERVICE!


There is one, joint morning service this week at 10am, and we will celebrate a great year of Sunday School! Join in the Banner processional with your Sunday School class, celebrate 20 years of Catechesis, honor our graduating seniors, and see Michele get installed as our Priest in Charge! All youth and children will gather with their Sunday Class in Baxter Hall at 9:45am. Don't miss this important, celebratory Sunday!
COMING UP

June 5: Raising Teens Parent Gathering


All parents of Middle and HIgh School Youth are encouraged to join us on Sunday June 5 during the 10am Sermon Seminar hour in the Adams Room for a conversation about the role of social media in the lives your children youth. We will share a light breakfast, some helpful resources, and supportive conversation about the challenges and celebrations of raising teenagers. 
June 5: Middle School Service Trip Final Interest Meeting


This is your last chance to hear information and details about our Middle School Service Trip before the registration deadline! This meeting is for parents and rising 6th-8th grade youth-- 11:00am-12:00pm in the Adams Room. Come for some final details, planning time, and conversation about the importance of service. 



If you cannot attend the meeting but are still interested in the trip, contact Caroline. The registration deadline is June 6.


June 11-12: All Parish Retreat!







Mark your calendars for the All Parish Retreat at Claggett Center in Adamstown, MD! This is a well-loved St. Mark's tradition and is a wonderful opportunity to connect to our community in a deep and meaningful way. And, of course, there is tons of fun planned for youth and children! 
When we aren't creating a fun skit together, we will be splashing around in the pool, enjoying a nature hike scavenger hunt, playing kickball and flashlight tag, showing off our moves at the barn dance, and roasting marshmallows by the campfire.


For more information and to register, CLICK HERE!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Volunteers Needed for Summer Programming!



We have a lot of exciting programming for youth this summer, but none of it will be possible without volunteers! See volunteer opportunities below and consider lending a helping hand:


Event: All Parish Retreat, Youth Activities Planning Team
Need: 2 parishioners to assist Director and Parish Life Liaison with planning children's activities for Parish Retreat
Requirements: Attend planning meeting in May (time/date TBD); assist with set up/organization at retreat; serve as supervisor for events during retreat.


Event: Summer Sunday School Volunteer
Need: 6-8 parishioners to assist with planning and leading Summer Sunday School (June 19-August 28)
Requirements: Attend teacher meeting (early June); sign up in groups of 3+ to lead at least 3 Summer Sunday School sessions (very teacher-friendly curriculum!)


Event: High School Service Trip Chaperons
Need: 3-4 parishioners to join us in NYC June 26-July 2
Requirements: Attend trip training times as able; be present for youth on trip; help Director with travel/itinerary logistics


Event: Middle School Service Trip Chaperons
Need: 3-4 Parishioners to join us at FLOC's Outdoor Education Center July 14-17.
Requirements: Attend trip training times as able; be present for youth on trip; help Director with travel/itinerary logistics


All volunteers must be up to date on Safeguarding God's Children training. Click here for more information or to sign up for one of the training dates below:


 - June 4- Christ Church, La Plata, 9:30am-12:30pm
SAVE THE DATES!


May 22: Banner Sunday
June 11-12: Claggett Parish Retreat
June 24-July 1: Senior High Service Trip

July 14-17: Middle School Service Trip

July 24-29: Junior Camp EDOW
August 2-7: Middle Camp EDOW
Caroline McReynolds-Adams | Youth and Family Ministries | 202.543.0053, ext. 320 | caroline.mcreynoldsadams@stmarks.net | www.stmarks.net


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