Source: Site News, published 2026-10-14, by Matthew Rowe (signed frmatt and Ms. Kimberly). URL: /emmanuel-sa/news/october-15-student-and-family-ministry-news

Sunday School (Undercroft, 9:30-10:10 a.m. each Sunday)

• October series on "Heroes and Sheroes of Faith," leading up to All Saints Day (Nov 1). All families are welcome.
• Oct 4: St. Francis at the Blessing of the Animals.
• Oct 11: Columba of Iona (told by Matt); St. Luke (Mrs. Kimberly).
• Oct 18: Thomas Cranmer, chief architect of The Book of Common Prayer (Matt); St. Philip the Apostle (Mrs. Kimberly).
• Oct 25: Mother Fisher, a "Shero" of Emmanuel Parish (Matt); Mrs. Kimberly's saint is a surprise.

Family Ministry Sunday (Oct 18)

• Kids and families gather in the Undercroft for short saint stories, then prepare for their roles: ushers (with Mark Thieman), altar set-up in the Sacristy, acolyte training, readers, bearers of the bread and wine (oblations), and the day's announcements.

All Saints Day (Nov 1)

• Youth hand out bulletins before church, wearing name badges of saints and ready to share facts. The sermon is a "Parade of Saints."

2027 Family Retreat

• Spring Lakes Ranch is holding July 16-18, 2027. Families are asked to email or text Matt. Cost may be largely or fully covered by the Kreps Memorial Trust.

Other

• Hiring 2 more nursery staff; contact Samantha or Matt. See news-3216341.
• The Episcopal Church's Children's Charter (adopted 1997) was suggested by Mary Jane Steadman to guide children and youth ministry.

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