Our Children and Youth Ministries bring together parishioners, staff, and our broader community to nurture the spiritual formation of children and young people at Epiphany. We value the importance of their engagement in our parish life and support their building relationships with their brothers and sisters in Christ.
We are committed to creating a place where children are loved, valued, and known.
Children’s SermonAt our 8:45 am service, we offer a Children’s Sermon. Right after the Collect reading, the kids are invited to participate in an activity and hear a lesson. This lesson is geared toward children’s understanding and receiving a message that is fitting for the children’s stage of life and brain development. We work through the scripture or prepares an understandable sermon-like lesson. Kids are encouraged to participate and ask questions throughout this time. Children then rejoin the congregation at the Peace offering and are invited up to the Eucharist.
Sundays, 10:00 – 11:00 am | Youth Room in Christie House
Children at Epiphany have the opportunity to develop long term friendships during the Sunday School Hour each week, September to Pentecost. Our multi-age gathering is led by a dedicated team of leaders who thoughtfully prepare engaging activities in concert with meaningful church education for all children, Middle School and below. We meet in the Christie House library at 10:00 a.m. The Godly Play curriculum offers an invitation to wonder. Games, crafts and stories are all opportunities for hands-on responses. Our closing prayer circle builds faith and community.
Our programs are intentionally designed to welcome and embrace youth at any entry point, no matter where they are in their spiritual journey. Our programming pieces have included: The Well (youth group) on Sunday evenings, monthly activities and events, Confirmation, Holy Land Pilgrimages, community service opportunities and more.
Our high school youth group volunteers to build tiny homes for the Seattle unhoused community every other month. They actively participate in constructing these homes as part of their service efforts. This regular commitment helps address the housing needs of the unhoused population in Seattle.
The Youth HangOut happens every other month, bringing together high school and middle school students for a fun time and community-building. We gather on Sunday afternoons after church to engage in enjoyable activities and strengthen our connections. Join us as we have a blast and grow closer on these special afternoons! Examples of past events include Escape Room, Pumpkin Patch, Game Night with Smore’s.
Teens N Theology (TNT) offers high school youth a chance to delve into various theological subjects. These discussions are led by Doyt Conn, Rector and Lisa Ozaeta, Assistant Rector. Join us to engage in thought-provoking conversations and broaden your understanding of theology. TNT is a pop-up offering and will be available at various times throughout the year.
We offer confirmation classes to students between 8th grade and 12th grade. We meet on Sunday’s from February 25th – March 24th in our small group to discuss what it means to take on faith as our own, what it means to be Episcopal, we learn about the creeds and different doctrine, and we get to know our fellow parishioners. If you are interested in learning more about Confirmation, we encourage you to attend – there is never pressure to be confirmed, this is your spiritual journey.
Every three years, high school youth and newly graduated 8th graders are invited to be part of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. It is usually a 10-day tour under the leadership of a local guide, and youth are responsible for covering their own trip expenses. Please note, A pilgrimage is not a vacation or sightseeing trip. Its focus and intent is to offer youth a way to experience the life of Jesus by walking in his footsteps. It is an opportunity for enrichment and learning.