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2023-24 Programs

Sundays & Wednesdays

September 10, 2023 – June 9, 2024

Update:

Our 2023-24 programs have come to a close!

2024-25 programs begin on Sunday, September 8 and Wednesday, September 11. See below for more information.

From June 16 to August 25, join us for Children’s Worship on Sunday mornings. See the Summer Children’s Worship post to the right for more information.

 

Sunday Mornings 

 Wonderers Children’s Chapel
10:15 to 11:00 am, Room 11
Ages 2-6

Using Godly Play curriculum, we sing, play, and tell stories that help us learn about God! Caregivers are welcome to leave or stay with their children. We will join the congregation in the sanctuary before communion.

Church School
10:15 to 11:00 am, Room 9/10
Grades 1-5

Using StoryMakers curriculum, our morning starts with a Bible story, and then moves into art, drama, and other activities together. We will join the congregation in the sanctuary before communion. 

Classes are led by a team of dedicated, trained, and background-checked volunteer teachers from the congregation.

Youth Group
12:15 to 1:15 pm, Room 9/10
Grades 6-12

Service projects, field trips, arts and crafts, and more! This is an opportunity for youth to gather, connect, and learn about God’s creation and their place therein. Our winter and spring schedule is below. See our fall schedule here.

Youth Group is led weekly by Linda Smith, Hope Kurtz, Reverend Anne, and Eliza Nuxoll, as well as volunteers from the congregation.

Wednesday Evenings

WonderBuds
5:00 pm, Family Room
Stories, songs, and activities for young children and their caregivers led by Knut Hill.

Cantabile Choir
5:00 pm, Social Hall
A youth choir for 3rd – 8th graders led by John Goodell & Barb Kilbourn.

 

Followed by a meal together at 5:30pm in the Social Hall, open to all!

Summer Children’s Worship

Summer Children’s Worship

While our school-year programs rest and renew during the summer, we'll gather on Sunday mornings for Children's Worship. Who? Children ages ~2-7, with Eliza (Children & Youth Director) and a guest leader from the congregation. Leaders are trained and Safe Church...

St. Clare’s Easter Egg Hunt

St. Clare’s Easter Egg Hunt

St. Clare's Easter Egg Hunt   Easter Egg hunts are a long-standing tradition in homes and churches around the world, including at St. Clare's! However, they can look and feel as different as the homes and churches themselves do. So, what does an Easter Egg hunt...

Wednesday Night Choirs & Dinner!

Wednesday Night Choirs & Dinner!

Wednesday Night Choirs and Dinner beginning September 13! Save the date for our Wednesday night music programs (you heard correctly-- they are moving to Wednesday nights this fall!) At 5:00 pm, there will be two wonderful music programs for children and youth: Wonder...