Messages from the Children, Youth & Family Ministry
To all of Immanuel's 3rd, 4th, & 5th graders & their families. You are all invited to join us on Sunday, May 6th, we’re going to a baseball game! We’ll see the Potomac Nationals vs Salem Red Sox (in Woodbridge, VA).
There will be fun and fellowship as we build some camaraderie prior to the 5th graders moving up to EYC. The game is at 1:05 pm, so we'll plan to leave/carpool from the church right after Sunday School. Kids will get to run the bases after the game! This is for whole families with 3rd, 4th, or 5th graders, or we're happy to take 3rd, 4th, & 5th graders on their own. If you're interested in going or have questions, please contact Rob Johnson (rajohnson3@gmail.com) or Kameran Onley (dougandkam@verizon.net) preferably as soon as you can (& no later than April 29) so we can determine tickets & transportation.
There will be fun and fellowship as we build some camaraderie prior to the 5th graders moving up to EYC. The game is at 1:05 pm, so we'll plan to leave/carpool from the church right after Sunday School. Kids will get to run the bases after the game! This is for whole families with 3rd, 4th, or 5th graders, or we're happy to take 3rd, 4th, & 5th graders on their own. If you're interested in going or have questions, please contact Rob Johnson (rajohnson3@gmail.com) or Kameran Onley (dougandkam@verizon.net) preferably as soon as you can (& no later than April 29) so we can determine tickets & transportation.
To All Parents with Children of ANY Age - All children and families are invited to join us for a very special Family Fair on Sunday May 20 starting at 5:30 in the Zabriskie Parish Hall. We will share a meal together followed by an opportunity for children to attend a unique Sunday School and parents to share their hopes and expectations of the children and youth ministries at Immanuel.
It is our sincere hope that all families will take advantage of this chance to increase the rich and meaningful experiences offered at Immanuel. As always, the nursery will be opened and staffed. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact John Hogg, Director of Children Youth and Families (jhogg@icoh.net)
It is our sincere hope that all families will take advantage of this chance to increase the rich and meaningful experiences offered at Immanuel. As always, the nursery will be opened and staffed. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact John Hogg, Director of Children Youth and Families (jhogg@icoh.net)
Vacation Bible School: Once again, the congregations of Grace Episcopal Church, Christ Church Alexandria, and Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill are partnering to bring you a wonderful opportunity for Vacation Bible School. The session will be held July 27-29, 2018, for children Pre-K through 4th grade. We will start Friday at Grace, 3601 Russell Rd., Alexandria, and conclude on Sunday at Immanuel, 3606 Seminary Rd., Alexandria. Volunteers of all ages are needed and critical to making VBS another enjoyable and successful experience for everyone. All your gifts and talents can be put to use. Please help! (and bring your friends...) Click here for more information and to register (either camper or volunteer).
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What is Godly Play? This wonderful time is a liturgical program of storytelling, prayer, and reflection that is designed specifically for children 3-7 years old as an alternative to the Liturgy of the Word at the 9:00 a.m. Eucharist. This fantastic ministry is designed to help children worship and learn to know God in a developmentally-appropriate setting. Parents should bring their children to the Godly Play room and return to pick them up during the Passing of the Peace, so that they can join their families and the congregation for Communion.
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Sunday School is provided for children from preschool through 5th grade. Except for the third Sunday of every month when Sunday School is offered as part of Family Nights, the classes are typically held on Sunday mornings starting at 10:15 a.m. and ending at 11:00 a.m. (in time for the 11:15 a.m. Eucharist). All classes are held in classrooms on the lower level of Zabriskie Chapel, and parents are asked to pick up their children outside of their classroom. Volunteer teachers provide a loving atmosphere and fun learning activities ranging from storytelling, dramatic play, and art for the youngest children to challenging games and discussions for the 5th graders. For the curricula, we use primarily Weaving God's Promises, a three-year Episcopal curriculum for children. Children may join Sunday School on any Sunday - just show up and be ready to have fun!
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