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St.
Luke’s Episcopal Church, Gladstone,
New Jersey |
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Worship at 9:15 |
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Worship
at 9:15
Faith is nurtured through the experience of
worship: gathering regularly for Common Prayer
to receive the Word of God and to celebrate
the Sacraments. Through worship we become
familiar with the stories of the Bible and
we learn the prayers, hymns, and creeds of
the Church. Most importantly, we make time
to give God thanks and praise. These programs
begin at 9:15 on Sunday mornings. Children
join parents in church during the Peace for
Holy Communion.
Confirmation:
8th Grade
The Confirmation Class meets on Sunday mornings
to develop an understanding of the importance
of regular worship, to delve into the story
of Jesus and its challenge for their lives,
to discuss and deepen their understanding
of the Church and their role as members, and
to write their own creed or statement of belief.
Each confirmand is supported through the year
by an adult mentor.
Children’s
Worship (ages 4 through 7)
We love young children!
During the beginning of our 9:15 service,
children ages four through seven congregate
in a sunlit classroom for our Children’s Worship
Service. We follow the “Godly Play” format
developed by Sonja Stewart and Jerome Berryman
which introduces young children to the wonders
of worship. The approach involves activities
in which children use all their senses to
experience God in biblical stories, parables
and worship through art, storytelling, songs
and signing.
We seek
to create an environment where children can
meet and worship God in a setting that is
comfortable to them. Activities are developed
around the order of worship: assemble in God's
name; proclaim God's Word; give thanks to
God; go in God's name. The lessons are based
on parables, selected passages from the Old
and New Testaments, and stories that are part
of the liturgical year.
On the
first Sunday of each month, we join the older
children (ages 8 through 12) for the Youth
in Worship Eucharist in Greene Hall, led by
one of our rectors. During these services,
young children have the opportunity to see
up close how the celebrant prepares the Eucharist,
while the meaning of each part of the preparation
is explained to them.
We hope
to see you and your children soon!
Youth in
Worship (ages 7+)
Our older children and youth participate in
a worship service adapted to their needs and
led by our Youth Music/Worship Leader. The
children take active roles in leading worship,
reflect on the readings and learn about the
various elements of the liturgy. Children
join their parents in church for Holy Communion.
Youth Choir
(grade 2 and above)
Children who join our choir experience and
learn the great music of the church under
the direction of our Youth Music/Worship Leader.
The Youth Choir meets on Fridays from 6-6:45
p.m.
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