 Our Children and Youth Programs
Fall & Winter Program
Children & Youth ages 3+
(click above to download fall 2011 schedule)
Join us Sunday mornings at 10am in the chapel as we gather explore our faith, learn new things about church, God, and ourselves. Following our gathering we will go downstairs and divide into smaller groups (usually by age) for a bible story, lesson or craft. Visitors are most welcome to join us. Children will join the congregation at the Exchange of the Peace.
Nursery
The well-appointed nursery downstairs is open every Sunday. It is not staffed at this time.
Children's Area
There is a small area at the back of the church for the very young and nursing mothers. Books and age-appropriate toys are available and a washroom is close by.
Boys' and Girls' Choirs
The Boys' Choir (about 24 boys aged 7 to 14) forms the treble section of the Choir of Gentlemen & Boys. They attend practice twice a week and are responsible for one or two Sunday services per week, in addition to major festivals.
The Girls' Choir is an integral part of the Women & Girls Choir. They practice on Wednesdays from 6pm to 8pm. The Women & Girls Choir is responsible for one of the Sunday liturgies per month. They often combine with the Choir of Gentlemen & Boys for concerts and major festivals.
Click here for more on choirs.
Youth Group
St. Matthew's youth group is a place for young people to meet, have fun, explore their faith and build lifelong friendships. We welcome teens in grades 7-12 and meet on average twice a month.
We participate in a variety of activities such as scavenger hunts, movie nights, cooking, bowling, or just hanging out and discussing our faith and issues of interest. We are active participants in the liturgical life of the church, in choirs, as scripture readers, servers, and we also plan to lead on or two services this year. We assist in many outreach projects and host an annual fundraising dinner which is usually held at the end of May.
Come join us for our next meeting and see what we're all about! For more information please contact Tara at st.matthewsyouth@rogers.com
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