St. Olave's Junior Church
Children are a welcome and very important part of St. Olave's. At the
beginning of most services, Rev. Burrows will call all school-aged children
forward for a brief message. Then the children go downstairs to assemble for
prayer, fellowship, collection and song. Children are divided into three
classes:
- Junior---ages 3* to 5.
- Intermediate---ages 6 to 8.
- Senior---ages 9 and up.
*Some children are not ready at age 3 to participate fully but may benefit
from observing classes with a parent.
In 2006-2007, we began using a new curriculum called Seasons of the Spirit.
For more information, visit
http://www.spiritseasons.com.
Junior Church leaders are happy to welcome new or visiting students at any
time of the year. Parents may also join the group for part or all of the
session as their comfort level dictates. Parents are asked to come
downstairs at the end of the service to retrieve their children.
On the first Sunday of each month children come upstairs to receive blessing
during Communion and stay with their family for the remainder of the
service. On the last Sunday of every month, the children participate in a
Prayer Circle at the end of the service with a member of St. Olave's
congregation.
Our Charities
A large focus of our ministry is on giving. In the past we have donated our
Advent and Lenten offerings to organizations such as Sleeping Children
Around the World, Right to Play, York Community Services
and the Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund, to name a few. We also correspond
with the children sponsored by St. Olave's Second Century Fund.
Things We Do
- Nativity Play - celebrating a 25-year tradition in 2008
- Easter Parade
- Family services (4:00 on Christmas Eve and Easter Eve)
- Group craft projects (creches, banners, murals)
- Singing at special events
- Lending library
- Field trips (Ste. Marie among the Hurons, the ROM)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Coming to St. Olave's this October 24th, The Arts Guild presents
a mini-choral adapation of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
featuring children of St. Olave's Junior Church and community.
Children in grade 3 and up are invited to join our
free six-week musical theatre program.
Rehearsals start Saturday, September 19.
For information, please call Janice Douglas at 416-658-4769.
Our Leaders:
Janice Douglas, coordinator and Junior teacher (416-658-4769)
Louise Virani-Wall, Junior teacher
Rachel Orth, Junior teacher
Sandy Bowers, Intermediate teacher
Nancy Shapland, Intermediate teacher
Jim Shapland, Senior teacher (416-653-3570)
Sue Harris -- support
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