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Children Youth and Family Ministry
"Children are not the church of tomorrow...they are the church of today."
They are curious about faith and who God is calling us to be. We are grateful for the opportunity to Share it as we journey together. We seek to empower them to Live it, in the world, beyond the church walls. And we hope to give them the tools to Be Bold with it—to love generously, to ask the tough questions, to promote change.
Kids' Talk
We are pleased to offer a short children's message/Kids' Talk as part of the 10am Sunday Service. Rather than leaving for Sunday School at this time, children will receive a package of activities upon entering church and will remain in their seats to hear a special message (tied in to the readings for the week) that is designed just for young ears and busy minds.
In-Person Children's Programme
St. John's wants to do our best to protect your child's safety and have adjusted our children's programming to meet their needs given the current situation.
When we return to in-person worship, children will remain with their household units in church rather than leaving for formal Sunday School to do activities as a group.
Activities are planned each week that children can do in their seats.
All supplies will be in a plastic container with the family's name on it, and will not be used by anyone else.
As part of the service, there will be a pre-recorded Kids' Talk video with a short lesson and explanation of the activity or craft for the week. These will also be posted to our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
When we return to in-person worship, children will remain with their household units in church rather than leaving for formal Sunday School to do activities as a group.
Activities are planned each week that children can do in their seats.
All supplies will be in a plastic container with the family's name on it, and will not be used by anyone else.
As part of the service, there will be a pre-recorded Kids' Talk video with a short lesson and explanation of the activity or craft for the week. These will also be posted to our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
In-Person Sunday School
This is our main youth programming when we are able to fully meet in groups.
We work hard to provide an all-ages ministry where we aim to offer opportunities for all to experience discipleship through learning, serving, leading and sharing our faith.
We offer diverse learning programmes Sunday mornings, and mid-week programmes during the school year September to June.
We also celebrate in community with many annual events throughout the year.
Refer to our home page and calendar for current and upcoming events.
We work hard to provide an all-ages ministry where we aim to offer opportunities for all to experience discipleship through learning, serving, leading and sharing our faith.
We offer diverse learning programmes Sunday mornings, and mid-week programmes during the school year September to June.
We also celebrate in community with many annual events throughout the year.
Refer to our home page and calendar for current and upcoming events.
Anglican Family Hub
Connecting families from throughout the Diocese of Niagara. Ministry leaders from various churches offer resources for prayers, online Sunday School, virtual youth groups, and "Table" meetings for those 19+. Content is also posted on the Anglican Family Hub Website.
Diocesan Youth Events and Programming
Check the diocesan site for announcements, details, applications for these events and many more!
Youth Leadership Training Programme (YLTP) - Held during March Break with a late January application deadline. Since its inception in 1981, most participants have come to YLTP through the encouragement of their clergy and youth leaders.
Youth Synod in Action - A conference offering hands-on experience with social-justice issues allows delegates (ages 13-21) to delve more deeply into relevant lifestyles and decision making by debate and action.
Niagara Youth Conference – A 5-day residential conference for youth (14-19), designed to promote and establish caring, spiritual participatory learning; a community of the Niagara diocese that encourages inclusion and personal sharing! Fun and frivolity included!
Due to the current circumstances, some of these programmes have made adjustments in their programming.
Youth Leadership Training Programme (YLTP) - Held during March Break with a late January application deadline. Since its inception in 1981, most participants have come to YLTP through the encouragement of their clergy and youth leaders.
Youth Synod in Action - A conference offering hands-on experience with social-justice issues allows delegates (ages 13-21) to delve more deeply into relevant lifestyles and decision making by debate and action.
Niagara Youth Conference – A 5-day residential conference for youth (14-19), designed to promote and establish caring, spiritual participatory learning; a community of the Niagara diocese that encourages inclusion and personal sharing! Fun and frivolity included!
Due to the current circumstances, some of these programmes have made adjustments in their programming.
Vacation Bible School
Each summer St. John's hosts a VBS in either July or August.
The one week event runs similarly to a day camp with bible stories, crafts, sing-alongs, and snacks.
The one week event runs similarly to a day camp with bible stories, crafts, sing-alongs, and snacks.