Children & Youth


Our philosophy… is to help children have an experience of God that gives meaning to their lives…an experience that helps them know themselves as beloved and which encourages them to respond to others and to life, with compassion and love. It is our belief that we are transformed when we witness to the well lived lives of others….when we explore the truths behind the stories of our faith and then see where these truths intersect with our own lives. But most of all, we are transformed by love.

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The Sunday School teachers at St. David’s share the stories of the Christian faith and help children and youth discover for themselves how they relate to their lives. They help children to recognize and express their encounters with the sacred. They live their abundant faith in the presence of the children and above all else, they love them.

 

A thriving children’s programme…There are roughly one hundred participants in our children and youth programmes, from infants to senior high school youth. Each Sunday children attend the first fifteen minutes of worship and then are invited to age specific Sunday School classes. If you are visiting or new to the church, accompany your child to the Music Room when the children leave the sanctuary and your child will be welcomed by a teacher there.

 

Infant and Toddler Care: The nursery is open when Sunday school children leave the sanctuary to attend classes. Visitors are always welcome and there is no charge.

 

Youth Groups: In addition to Sunday School, children in grades 4-7 (junior youth) and senior youth, grades 8-12, are invited to participate in youth group activities throughout the year. Both youth groups meet regularly and are provided with a loving and supportive environment in which to learn about themselves and their faith through participation in social events, outreach to the community, and worship.

 

Information: For further information about Sunday School or Youth Group events, please feel welcome to contact Colleen Blair, Minister for Children, Youth and Families, at 604 922 3961 or email colleen@stdavidsunited.com

 

Special Youth Group Event & Lunch

Monday, October 24th, 2011

Saturday Youth Event!   Youth will meet on Saturday this week, October 29th, to prepare for the Halloween lunch and pumpkin carving event the following day.  Junior youth will gather from 4:30-6 and senior youth from 6:30-8:30.  Senior youth are asked to bring a cutting board and knife.  Please RSVP to Colleen!  We need everyone’s [...]

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Out of the Cold: Senior Youth

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

If you would like to help set up for and serve dinner to residents of the Downtown Eastside, please let Cynthia Sedun know before October 14th. If high school youth would like to come but need a ride, please let Colleen know and she can drive you! Cynthia’s email address is, csedun@sd45.bc.ca

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Sunday School this Fall…

Monday, August 15th, 2011

The theme for Sunday school this fall is Abundant Life. In a culture where the dominant meaning in life often revolves around earning more, being more and getting more, the purpose of our time together will be to remind children that the meaning and beauty in life…the point of our being is that we are [...]

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Children and Youth in the Summer…

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

If you visit us over the summer months, know that there is child care available throughout July and August, and for older children there are activity bags at the back of the sanctuary (and a library) for use during worship. Join us for Sunday school starting on Sunday September 11th, followed by a welcome back [...]

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Colleen’s Reflections

Friday, May 6th, 2011

A Thank You to Our Sunday School Teachers… As I prepare to begin my sabbatical, I am overwhelmed with gratitude to the Sunday school teachers who support the children and youth at St. David’s, and who are an amazing gift and blessing to me! We’ve all heard the phrase from the African tradition,” It takes [...]

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Thank You….Senior Youth and the Congregation!

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

The combined efforts of the senior youth and the generosity of everyone at St. David’s resulted in almost $1900 being raised for the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s work with people with HIV-AIDS in Africa. The picnic lunch fundraiser has become a symbol of compassion and commitment towards well being and wholeness for all. Well Done!

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Senior Youth Retreat: Camp Fircom

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

There’s still time to register online for this retreat! There are about 10 senior youth going from St. David’s! If you’d like more information, contact Eric Hamlyn eric@vanyaya.bc.ca Camp Fircom is located on Gambier Island. This event is for youth, grades 7-12. The cost is $225 (after May 1) and the deadline for registration is [...]

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