Easter Services especially for children...
Wednesday, April 17 • 6pm • Children's Tenebrae
Tenebrae and the Easter Vigil are the beginning and resolution of Holy Week - the time that we remember and re-live Jesus' betrayal, death, and Resurrection. Both Tenebrae and the Easter Vigil are night services that use darkness and light as a
metaphor for Jesus' (and our) journey into death and through it into eternal life with God. Tenebrae means shadows in Latin. During this service, psalms are read; lights and candles are gradually extinguished, leaving the church in complete darkness.
A loud noise is heard, and one lit candle, symbolizing hope, is brought back into the church.
metaphor for Jesus' (and our) journey into death and through it into eternal life with God. Tenebrae means shadows in Latin. During this service, psalms are read; lights and candles are gradually extinguished, leaving the church in complete darkness.
A loud noise is heard, and one lit candle, symbolizing hope, is brought back into the church.
Saturday, April 20 • 6pm • Children's Easter Vigil
The Easter Vigil takes place the night before Easter. It starts in the same darkness as Tenebrae and moves gradually into the
light of Christ's Resurrection. New Fire is lit; we light the Paschal Candle, which represents Christ, and sing to Him. We hear the story of salvation and remember our Baptismal vows. Finally, it's Easter and we ring bells and sing; we celebrate and give thanks for Jesus' overcoming death by celebrating the Eucharist together.
light of Christ's Resurrection. New Fire is lit; we light the Paschal Candle, which represents Christ, and sing to Him. We hear the story of salvation and remember our Baptismal vows. Finally, it's Easter and we ring bells and sing; we celebrate and give thanks for Jesus' overcoming death by celebrating the Eucharist together.
Prayer Hike, Sunday March 24, 2019
Grace Church Sunday School and Friends... Pause, praise, pray.
On Sunday, March 10, Father Stephen spoke to the Sunday School children about the meaning of baptism.
Sunday School Project - The Prayer Window
Childrens' Chapel Reading List for Spring, 2019
Grace Church's children are actively involved in the parish.
Our Children’s Ministry is here to serve children, youth, and families of Grace. Its mission is to engage children in a loving, nurturing church community and to engage whole families in a community of faith. It is to provide spiritual formation opportunities for both children and parents, and to be cognizant of opportunities for children and families to play valuable roles in the church. The children’s program is led by Leigh Ann Yuen and runs year-round during the 10:00AM service.
Throughout the year we invite families to Grace community activities such as ice cream socials, our annual “blessing of the backpacks” at the start of each new school year and Prayer Hikes through woodland trails to a lovely beach.
We have a number of children participating as acolytes; we would love to have other children join, so that they can learn and participate in important roles during the service.
Our Children’s Ministry is here to serve children, youth, and families of Grace. Its mission is to engage children in a loving, nurturing church community and to engage whole families in a community of faith. It is to provide spiritual formation opportunities for both children and parents, and to be cognizant of opportunities for children and families to play valuable roles in the church. The children’s program is led by Leigh Ann Yuen and runs year-round during the 10:00AM service.
Throughout the year we invite families to Grace community activities such as ice cream socials, our annual “blessing of the backpacks” at the start of each new school year and Prayer Hikes through woodland trails to a lovely beach.
We have a number of children participating as acolytes; we would love to have other children join, so that they can learn and participate in important roles during the service.