Children and Youth Announcements

St. James' Parish Old Herring Creeke   Children and Youth Announcements    January 27, 2014 Youth Confirmation Classes -       Next Youth Confirmation class is tonight, January 27th from 7:00pm-8:00pm.  We will be discussing Chapters 3 & 4.  The date for confirmation has changed to Sunday, June 15, 2014.  Bishop Eugene T. Sutton will be making a visitation to St. James' and will officiate the Rite of Confirmation for those youth who have completed the Confirmation class.   Atrium & Youth Fellowship-      On Sunday, February 2nd starting at 11:30am, we will take a trip to Quiet Waters Park for ice skating. Parental supervision is required for children in Pre-K through 5th grade.  For youth 6th through 12th grade we must have a completed Youth Fellowship Registration, click here and a signed permission slip (see below).  If the weather does not allow us to enjoy Quiet Waters Park, we will go to the ice rink in Bowie. Youth Fellowship - Parental Permission for Ice Skating at Quiet Waters Park - February 2nd. As a parent/guardian, by signing this permission slip, you are giving consent for the youth named below to attend the above named event.   Youth Name:____________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name:_______________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Contact Phone Number: (Cell)______________________________ (Home)_____________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature:____________________________________________ *Permission slips are required for all youth participating in events without parental supervision, and are in addition to the required Youth Fellowship Registration that must be on file for all youth.    Souper Bowl Sunday Sunday, February 2nd is Super Bowl Sunday  AND Souper Bowl Sunday.  Confused? Don't be.  As part of a national program, Souper Bowl of Caring, the St. James' Youth will be standing by the doors following each service to collect donations in large soup bowls. The money raised will be donated to the fund designated to help those in need in Southern Anne Arundel County, or will be kept until Holy Week when the youth will do a Supermarket Sweep, purchasing  groceries to help support the SCAN food bank.     Senior High Ski Trip - The annual Youth Ski Trip will take place at Wisp Ski Resort in Garrett County, Maryland February 14th -17th.  The lodge has been booked. The food will be purchased. The lift tickets are waiting to be bought and clipped to ski jackets. All we need is to know what youth will be joining us this year for a weekend of snow, slopes, and fellowship. In addition to all that fun in the snow, we will be having Evening Prayer on Saturday night, and Holy Eucharist on Sunday night. The cost per youth is $275 which will cover lift tickets, rentals, and tubing for the weekend. Youth must also participate in the Pancake Supper on Tuesday, March 4th. Youth, if you are interested in taking part in the fun that will occur this weekend, please sign up as soon as possible. Depending on the numbers of participants, one friend each may be allowed to join you, but first, we need to know how many of our youth will be participating. Youth can sign up by clicking here.  In addition to signing up, each youth must have a completed Youth Fellowship Registration Form, click here, and permission slip (found below). Youth Fellowship - Parental Permission for Senior High Youth Ski Trip - February 14th - 17th. As a parent/guardian, by signing this permission slip, you are giving consent for the youth named below to attend the above named event.   Youth Name:____________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name:_______________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Contact Phone Number: (Cell)______________________________ (Home)_____________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature:____________________________________________ *Permission slips are required for all youth participating in events without parental supervision, and are in addition to the required Youth Fellowship Registration that must be on file for all youth.    We are always looking for volunteers to help with fellowship and events.  Please contact the Rev. Dawn Campbell for more information on how you can participate with our children and youth, email dawncampbell@stjameslothian.com or call (410)867-2838.   Have a blessed week! Dawn+

EYE 2014

St. James' Parish Old Herring Creeke EYE 2014 Media Release The Episcopal Church  Office of Public Affairs EYE14 registration now open EYE14 registration now open Villanova University in July 2014 [January 13, 2014] Registration is now open for the popular Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) scheduled for July 9-13, 2014 at Villanova University in suburban Philadelphia, PA. Drawing hundreds of youth from throughout the Episcopal Church, EYE14 is being planned in partnership with the Diocese of Pennsylvania. The 2014 event marks the twelfth EYE and remains a popular and well-attended event. EYE 2014 is geared for youth in grades 9-12 during the 2013-2014 academic year and their adult leaders. Bronwyn Clark Skov, Episcopal Church Youth Ministries Officer, explained: "EYE is an opportunity for the youth of the church to meet their peers and church leaders in a richly diverse environment, actively engaging the Five Marks of Mission while in Philadelphia." Each diocese is allowed up to 24 youth participants and six adult participants. Registration is $325 per participant (youth and adult) which includes meals and lodging. Diocesan delegations may also opt to participate in 3 Days of Urban Mission in Philadelphia immediately following the event for an additional $275 per participant. Skov pointed out, "Diocesan delegations should represent all aspects of the diocese: ethnic, socio-economic, and cultural diversity, and a range of liturgical and theological expressions. They should be able to handle traveling away from home, honoring the community covenant, participating in all aspects of the event, and taking their learning home to their diocese, congregation, and community." Registration materials, available in English and Spanish, are here. For information contact Skov at bskov@episcopalchurch.org. Planning team Planning team members are: Youth * Thomas Alexander, Diocese of Arkansas, Province 7 * Madeline Carroll, Diocese of Milwaukee, Province 5 * Whitney Chapman, Diocese of West Virginia, Province 3 * Ariana Gonzalez-Bonillas, Diocese of Arizona, Province 8 * Lillian Hardaway, Diocese of Upper South Carolina, Province 4 * Angela Hudnell, Diocese of Ohio, Province 5 * Cydney Jackson, Diocese of San Diego, Province 8 * Casey Nakamura, Diocese of Hawaii, Province 8 * Kayden Nasworthy, Diocese of Massachusetts, Province 1 * Joseph Prickett, Diocese of Nebraska, Province 6 * Justin Thao, Diocese of Minnesota, Province 6 * Hauseng Vang, Diocese of Minnesota, Province 6 * Roger Villatoro, Diocese of  Southeast Florida, Province 4 * Rosanna Vizcaino, Diocese of the Dominican Republic, Province 9 Adults * Arlette Benoit, Diocese of Atlanta, Province 4 * Vincent Black, Diocese of Ohio, Province 5 * Randy Callender, Diocese of Maryland, Province 3 * Cookie Cantwell, Diocese of East Carolina, Province 4 * Randall Curtis, Diocese of Arizona, Province 7 * Earl Gibson, Diocese of Los Angeles, canonically resident in Diocese of Arizona, Province 8 * Andrew Kellner, Diocese of Pennsylvania, Province 3 * Shannon Kelly, Diocese of Southern Ohio, canonically resident in Diocese of Milwaukee, Province 5 * Abigail Moon, Diocese of Florida, Province 4 On the web: EYE14 registration now open   For more info contact: Neva Rae Fox Public Affairs Officer The Episcopal Church publicaffairs@episcopalchurch.org 212-716-6080  Mobile: 917-478-5659

Children and Youth Announcements

St. James' Parish Old Herring Creeke   Children and Youth Announcements    January 20, 2014 Youth Confirmation Classes -       Next Youth Confirmation class is Monday, January 27th from 7:00pm-8:00pm.  We will be discussing Chapters 3 & 4.  The date for confirmation has changed to Sunday, June 15, 2014.  Bishop Eugene T. Sutton will be making a visitation to St. James' and will officiate the Rite of Confirmation for those youth who have completed the Confirmation class.   Atrium & Youth Fellowship-      On Sunday, February 2nd starting at 11:30am, we will take a trip to Quiet Waters Park for ice skating. Parental supervision is required for children in Pre-K through 5th grade.  For youth 6th through 12th grade we must have a completed Youth Fellowship Registration, click here and a signed permission slip (see below).  If the weather does not allow us to enjoy Quiet Waters Park, we will go to the ice rink in Bowie. Youth Fellowship - Parental Permission for Ice Skating at Quiet Waters Park - February 2nd. As a parent/guardian, by signing this permission slip, you are giving consent for the youth named below to attend the above named event.   Youth Name:____________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name:_______________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Contact Phone Number: (Cell)______________________________ (Home)_____________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature:____________________________________________ *Permission slips are required for all youth participating in events without parental supervision, and are in addition to the required Youth Fellowship Registration that must be on file for all youth.    February Events-      Souper Bowl Sunday Sunday, February 2nd is Super Bowl Sunday  AND Souper Bowl Sunday.  Confused? Don't be.  As part of a national program, Souper Bowl of Caring, the St. James' Youth will be standing by the doors following each service to collect donations in large soup bowls. The money raised will be donated to the fund designated to help those in need in Southern Anne Arundel County, or will be kept until Holy Week when the youth will do a Supermarket Sweep, purchasing  groceries to help support the SCAN food bank.     Senior High Ski Trip - The annual Youth Ski Trip will take place at Wisp Ski Resort in Garrett County, Maryland February 14th -17th.  The lodge has been booked. The food will be purchased. The lift tickets are waiting to be bought and clipped to ski jackets. All we need is to know what youth will be joining us this year for a weekend of snow, slopes, and fellowship. In addition to all that fun in the snow, we will be having Evening Prayer on Saturday night, and Holy Eucharist on Sunday night. The cost per youth is $275, which will cover lift tickets, rentals, and tubing for the weekend. Youth must also participate in the Pancake Supper on Tuesday, March 4th. Youth, if you are interested in taking part in the fun that will occur this weekend, please sign up as soon as possible. Depending on the numbers of participants, one friend each may be allowed to join you, but first, we need to know how many of our youth will be participating. Youth can sign up by clicking here.  In addition to signing up, each youth must have a completed Youth Fellowship Registration Form, click here, and permission slip (found below). Youth Fellowship - Parental Permission for Senior High Youth Ski Trip - February 14th - 17th. As a parent/guardian, by signing this permission slip, you are giving consent for the youth named below to attend the above named event.   Youth Name:____________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name:_______________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Contact Phone Number: (Cell)______________________________ (Home)_____________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature:____________________________________________ *Permission slips are required for all youth participating in events without parental supervision, and are in addition to the required Youth Fellowship Registration that must be on file for all youth.    We are always looking for volunteers to help with fellowship and events.  Please contact the Rev. Dawn Campbell for more information on how you can participate with our children and youth, email dawncampbell@stjameslothian.com or call (410)867-2838.   Have a blessed week! Dawn+

Youth Sunday Volunteers Needed!

St. James' Parish Established 1692 5757 Solomons Island Road,  Lothian, Maryland 20711 Dear St. James' Parent,   On the second Sunday of the month, the 9:00 a.m. worship service is designated as Youth Sunday. During this service, the youth of the parish serve as Greeters, Ushers, Readers, and Litanists. We are in need of volunteers for this important and meaningful role in parish life. Those children and youth who volunteer will be trained and ushers will serve with an adult mentor. If you feel your child would be interested in serving, please contact the Rev. Dawn Campbell by email at dawncampbell@stjameslothian.com or call (410)867-2838.    Please click here to sign your child up, or print this email and check the boxes below that apply to your child's interest in serving.   ____ Greeter (pre-school with parental supervision, and up)                      Name, age, grade of child     ____ Usher (4th grade and up, scheduled with an adult)         Name, age, grade of child     ____ Litanist - Prayers of the People (4th grade and up)                   Name, age, grade of child     ____ Reader (Middle and Senior High)                   Name, age, grade of child     Please return this information to one of the class teachers or place it in the door pocket of the clergy offices by February 1, 2014.   Thank you.   God bless,     The Rev. Dawn A. Campbell Assistant Rector, St. James' Parish

Senior High Youth Ski Trip

St. James' Parish Senior High Youth Ski Trip Friday, February 14th - Monday, February 17th Presidents' Day Weekend The annual Youth Ski Trip will take place at Wisp Ski Resort in Garrett County, Maryland.   We will be leaving from St. James' late Friday afternoon, February 14th and returning on Monday afternoon, February 17th.   The lodge has been booked.  The food will be purchased.  The lift tickets are waiting to be bought and clipped to ski jackets.  All we need is to know what youth will be joining us this year for a weekend of snow, slopes, and fellowship.  In addition to all that fun in the snow, we will be having Evening Prayer on Saturday night, and Holy Eucharist on Sunday night. The cost per youth is $275, which will cover lift tickets, rentals, and tubing for the weekend.  Youth must also participate in the Pancake Supper on Tuesday, March 4th. Youth, if you are interested in taking part in the fun that will occur this weekend, please sign up as soon as possible.   Depending on the numbers of participants, one friend each may be allowed to join you, but first, we need to know how many of our youth will be participating.      Youth can sign up by clicking here. In addition to signing up, each youth must have a completed Youth Fellowship Registration Form, click here, and permission slip (found below). God bless, Dawn Campbell+   Youth Fellowship - Parental Permission for Senior High Youth Ski Trip - February 14th - 17th.   As a parent/guardian, by signing this permission slip, you are giving consent for the youth named below to attend the above named event. Youth Name:____________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name:_______________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Contact Phone Number: (Cell)______________________________ (Home)_____________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature:____________________________________________ *Permission slips are required for all youth participating in events without parental supervision, and are in addition to the required Youth Fellowship Registration that must be on file for all youth.

Children and Youth Announcements

St. James' Parish Old Herring Creeke   Children and Youth Announcements    January 6, 2014 Youth Confirmation Classes -    There will not be confirmation classes for youth and adults tonight! Next Youth Confirmation class is Monday, January 27th from 7:00pm-8:00pm.  The date for confirmation has changed to Sunday, June 15, 2014.  Bishop Eugene T. Sutton will be making a visitation to St. James' and will officiate the Rite of Confirmation for those youth who have completed the Confirmation class.     Coming Soon!! Dear Friends, Greetings and God's Peace!! Here is the latest info on our two Nightwatches for this year please let us, Kate or I, know if you plan to attend and we can then arrange transportation issues for the group. Yeah!!!! God's Peace, Wesley Wubbenhorst Canon for Youth Ministry Diocese of Maryland wwubbenhorst@episcopalmaryland.org 1-800-443-1399   For registration/Parent Consent forms for these events please click here.  The Parent Consent Forms are highlighted in red.  These events are sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland and organized through the office of the Rev. Wes Wubbenhorst.  Details of each nightwatch are stated below.  Please return Parent Consent Forms to The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland, 4 East University Parkway, Baltimore, MD  21218-2437, or email it to Wes+ at the email address above.       Diocesan Youth Event - Nightwatch at St. John the Divine, New York with The Rev. Wes Wubbenhorst   Friday - Saturday, January 10 - 11th  - Nightwatch St. John the Divine -New York City Open to both junior and senior high youth. This is a restart of the program at the world's largest church.  We depart 12:00 noon on Friday and return Saturday evening.  The program is Friday evening through Saturday morning then time to visit New York City before coming home at 8:00. ->Cost $85 includes transportation dinner Friday and breakfast Saturday! There are 40 places left for this trip.   Things to Pack!   1. Sleeping bag & pillow 2. Toiletries and any overnight medications 3. Pajamas and clothes for traveling 4. Recommended hoodie or light jacket February Events-      Senior High Ski Trip - The annual Youth Ski Trip will take place at Wisp Ski Resort in Garrett County, Maryland February 14th -17th.  The lodge has been booked. The food will be purchased. The lift tickets are waiting to be bought and clipped to ski jackets. All we need is to know what youth will be joining us this year for a weekend of snow, slopes, and fellowship. In addition to all that fun in the snow, we will be having Evening Prayer on Saturday night, and Holy Eucharist on Sunday night. The cost per youth is $275, which will cover lift tickets, rentals, and tubing for the weekend. Youth must also participate in the Pancake Supper on Tuesday, March 4th. Youth, if you are interested in taking part in the fun that will occur this weekend, please sign up as soon as possible. Depending on the numbers of participants, one friend each may be allowed to join you, but first, we need to know how many of our youth will be participating. Youth can sign up by clicking here.  In addition to signing up, each youth must have a completed Youth Fellowship Registration Form, click here, and permission slip (found below). Youth Fellowship - Parental Permission for Senior High Youth Ski Trip - February 14th - 17th. As a parent/guardian, by signing this permission slip, you are giving consent for the youth named below to attend the above named event.   Youth Name:____________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name:_______________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Contact Phone Number: (Cell)______________________________ (Home)_____________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature:____________________________________________ *Permission slips are required for all youth participating in events without parental supervision, and are in addition to the required Youth Fellowship Registration that must be on file for all youth.    We are always looking for volunteers to help with fellowship and events.  Please contact the Rev. Dawn Campbell for more information on how you can participate with our children and youth, email dawncampbell@stjameslothian.com or call (410)867-2838.   Have a blessed week! Dawn+