Children's Ministry
Stay connected with St. Jude's Children's Ministry on Remind!
Download the free Remind app to connect with the St. Jude’s Children Ministry. You simply text it to 81010 with the message: @stjudeschi.
Or, you can simply type https://www.remind.com/join/stjudesyouchi in your phone’s internet browser to receive information about upcoming children's programs/activities.
Events are being planned around Easter, Mother's Day, and VBS. We would love for you and your children to be a part of all the fun activities happening at St. Jude's.
Sunday School teachers and helpers always needed!
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.
Youth News
Upcoming Youth Group Events:
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On May 4th at 11:00am, the children and youth committee will be hosting a Mother’s Day tea at St. Jude’s. This event is for all mothers, grandmothers, mother figures, those missing their mothers- and all matriarchs in between. Children of all ages are welcome, along with anyone who would like to accompany their mother/grandmother/etc.
Tickets will be sold after the 8am service and prior to the 10:30 service for the next three Sundays (April 7th, 14th, and 21st). There is a $5 minimum donation request for each person attending. If your middle or high schooler would like to donate their time to help sell tickets, it would be greatly appreciated! This is an easy way for a high schooler to earn volunteer hours.
Please reach out with any questions!
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It's time to register for Camp Beckwith! Summer camp is a fun-filled experience that encourages children to seek and explore who God is through play, laughter, worship, prayer, swimming, singing, hiking, paddling, sailing, challenge course, and so much more. They offer family and children/youth camps from 1st grade through high school. Registration is online at: https://www.beckwithal.com/summercamp.html. There is a non-refundable fee to reserve a spot and is due upon registration. Full payment is due May 1st at which time the spot is secure. The deadline for the scholarship application from St. Jude's Men's Group is April 28th but earlier is appreciated. Spots for younger campers and girls tend to fill up quickly. If your child(ren) will be attending, please reach out to Samantha via email or phone.
Download the free Remind app or text 81010 to be connected with St. Jude’s Youth Ministry. Text 81010 with the message @stjudesyou or type https://www.remind.com/join/stjudesyou in your phone’s internet browser to receive information about upcoming youth events.
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
