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St. Mark's Youth and Family Ministries
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Quick Look Ahead
| September 17: Middle School Lock In! | September 18: Nursery Open
9am Children's Chapel
10am First Day of Sunday School!
10am Fall Parents Info Meeting | | September 24: High School Retreat | September 25: High School Retreat
9am Children's Chapel
10am Sunday School | October 2: Nursery Open
10am Earth Mass + Blessing of the Animals
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SUNDAY SCHOOL IS BACK!
Join us for another great year of Sunday School starting this Sunday at 10am in the undercroft! We have a great group of fun and passionate teachers who are ready to welcome you back to St. Mark's after a busy summer.
See you there!
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Worship this Week: Children's Chapel!
We are back in Children's Chapel with Justi this week! After the opening hymn of the 9am service, children of all ages are dismissed to head up to the Children's Chapel for a time of creative worship before we rejoin our families for Eucharist.
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10am: Fall Parents Meeting!
ALL PARENTS are encouraged to join us in the Adams Room at 10am THIS SUNDAY 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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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! If you are interested in learning more about the Boys and Girls Choir, contact Libbi Rivera. Regular BGC Rehearsals are held in the Elders' Room every Sunday from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. If you are interested in hearing more about the Teen choir, contact 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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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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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!
| October 15: Raising Children: Young Families Potluck | | October 15: Light the Night Walk | | October 28: Halloween Dance | | December 24: Christmas Pageant | | February 17-20: Ski Trip | | April 30: Bishop's Visit and Confirmation |
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