CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES

Many of ST. AMBROSE PARISHIONERS ARE CHILDREN!

We take their interests and needs very seriously by offering opportunities for formation (education and spiritual development), fellowship, and service. Many activities (like Acolytes and Community Service) are offered for various age levels.

SUNDAY SCHOOL   10:00 - 10:40 AM
Nursery and Preschool to 2nd grade, Room 1
3rd to 5th grade, Room 4
For more information please contact Rev. Karen Swanson.

CHILDREN AND FAMILY MINISTRY EVENTS
Throughout the year, occasional children and family ministry events are organized such family movies in the parish hall, the Easter Egg Hunt, an annual pumpkin carving event and the Christmas Pageant on Christmas Eve at 4 p.m.

BAPTISM
Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ’s Body, the Church. Please contact Reverend Ota for more information. dyota@mindspring.com

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Held for kindergarten and elementary school children every summer.  
The theme this year is “Kids Care for Creation.”
VBS dates this year are Saturday, August 3 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon (orientation session); Sunday, August 4 from Noon to 4:00 p.m. (family nature experience); Monday through Friday, August 5-9 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. (regular sessions with children only) and on Sunday, August 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (St Ambrose family worship service followed by congregational care for creation project).

ACOLYTE TRAINING & SERVICE
This important church service is best suited for children in fourth grade or older. Acolytes are an essential part of the 10 AM worship experience. They are trained to know what they are doing and why they do it.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Quarterly visits bring joy to residents of local elder care home with short Sunday visits.