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St. Mark's Youth and Family Ministries
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Quick Look Ahead
September 4: NURSERY CLOSED
No Children's Chapel
No Sunday School | September 10: 10am Boys & Girls Choir Retreat
12pm Teen Choir Retreat
| September 11: Nursery Open
10am Eucharist
11:30am Sunday School Open House
11:30am All Parish Picnic | | September 17: Middle School Lock In! | September 18: Nursery Open
9am Family Eucharist
10am First Day of Sunday School!
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NURSERY IS CLOSED THIS WEEK!
Summer Sunday School is over for the summer, and we will take a break from Children's Chapel.
Enjoy the holiday weekend!
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Singers Wanted for Boys & Girls Choir and Teen Choir
The Boys & Girls Choir and Teen Choir are seeking new members for the upcoming season. Give your child the opportunity to experience the joy of singing! Both choirs will hold retreats to get a head start on the music for the fall. Note that participation in the retreat does not commit your child to singing for the entire season - all are welcome to try it out and see if they like it first. There's nothing to lose! The Boys & Girls Choir Retreat will take place in the Elders' Room at St. Mark's on Saturday, September 10th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day will include a variety of fun activities including rehearsing and singing, games, etc. Pizza, soda, and ice cream will be provided for lunch! Please RSVP to director Libbi Rivera. Regular BGC Rehearsals are held in the Elders' Room every Sunday from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. The Teen Choir Retreat, which is scheduled for Saturday September 10th from 12 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., will start with lunch (provided) and will include rehearsal of new music and some music theory. Please RSVP to director Nadine Hathaway.Regular Teen Choir Rehearsals take place in the Music Studio most Sundays from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. |
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September 11: Sunday School Open House and Parish Picnic!
After the 10am Service on Sunday, September 11 we will have a Sunday School Open House in the under-croft! Come fill out the registration form and meet your teachers before Sunday School starts on Sept. 18. Then, head back upstairs for the parish-wide picnic to kick off the new school year! Join us for food and games in Baxter Hall and the church courtyard.
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Sept. 17-18: Middle School Lock In!
Kick off the school year with your St. Mark's family and join us for a night of food, movies, games, and general mayhem at our fall Middle School Lock In!
When: Saturday, September 17 at 6:30pm - Sunday, September 18 at 11am Where: St. Mark's Episcopal Church Who: 6th-8th Graders (bring a friend!) Cost: $20 Registration deadline: September 12 Theme: Inside Out!
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September 18: Fall Parents Meeting!
ALL PARENTS are encouraged to join us in the Adams Room at 10am on Sunday, September 18 for an informational meeting regarding important fall dates, events, and activities for St. Mark's Youth and Family Ministries. This is an oppotunity to connect with other parents, learn how to become more involved at St. Mark's, and sign up to volunteer.
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Sept. 24-25: High School Fall Retreat
We are heading to the Claggett Retreat Center in Adamstown, MD for a weekend of rest and relaxation to start off the new school year. Join us for outdoor games, good food, and community bonding around the bonfire.
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Safeguarding God's Children: Fall Training Dates!
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The Fall training dates Safeguarding God's Children, the required child abuse prevention training offered by the diocese, have been announced.
This training is required for any volunteers working with children and youth (including Christian education leaders) who have not completed a child abuse and sexual misconduct prevention program in the last three years and is strongly encouraged for anyone who wishes to learn more about how their parish can protect children and youth.
Please register for one of these Saturday sessions and encourage others to join us in ensuring the safety and well-being of our youth program!
| September 24 | St. Duntsan's | 9:30am-12:30pm | | October 15 | St. George's, DC | 9:30am-12:30pm | | November 5 | Transfiguration, Silver Springs | 9:30am-12:30pm | | December 7 | St. Columba's | 6:30pm-9:30pm |
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SAVE THE DATES!
| September 11: Parish Picnic + Sunday School Open House | | September 18: First Day of Sunday School + Fall Parent's Meeting! | | September 17-18: Middle School Lock In | | September 24-25: High School Retreat |
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