Children's Ministry
Sunday School is Back!
Sunday school will resume Sunday, August 17. We are offering two classes; K-3rd graders meet in the lower elementary classroom and 4th to 6th graders will meet in the upper elementary classroom. If you're new to St. Jude's, just ask one of our ushers or Sunday School teachers to direct you to the right place.
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Preschool through Elementary school age kids are welcome to St. Jude's Sunday School! Join new friends for fun and age-appropriate lessons every Sunday during the 10:30 a.m. service. Children will re-join their families in the Sanctuary during the passing of the peace so they can participate in communion. Children must be potty-trained to attend Sunday School. Of course, the nursery is also available during both services for littler ones.
Interested in volunteering to help with Sunday School? A teacher and volunteer observer are needed for each classroom every week. An online "safe church" training class is required. Please talk to one of the members of the Children and Youth Ministry team or one of the adults in the Sunday School classrooms for more information.
Nursery Volunteers needed!
The nursery is still short on volunteers.
A volunteer observer is needed for each classroom every week. An online "safe church" training class is required. Please talk to Stacey Grant for more information.
Youth News
​​Youth News
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We are pleased to inform our members we have hired a new Youth Coordinator, Tristan Beck. Father Blake will be
introducing Tristan to the congregation on August 10. You will have an opportunity to personally welcome him and his family during the ‘Back-to-School’ luncheon after the 10:30 service. The youth will resume their weekly Sunday schedule in the youth room at 10:30, beginning Sunday, August 24.
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​​​Keep in touch:
​Our Youth Ministry Team sends out regular emails to keep in touch. Please let the church office know if you would like to be on the distribution list!
Safeguarding God's Children
St. Jude's Episcopal Church is committed to ensuring it provides a safe and caring environment.
We aim to create safe environments within which our welcome to all is matched by proper and effective safeguards.
Having employees and volunteers well-trained in abuse prevention is essential in creating a safe environment for everyone.
More information about the required training can also be found on the Diocese website at www.diocgc.org.
The Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast requires everyone who works with children and youth to take online Safe Church / Safe Communities training.
St. Jude's also maintains a policy of two-person integrity in all situations involving children and youth.
Interested in our annual events handbook for children and youth? Access it here
