Emmanuel Church, Athens, GA: Children's Ministry

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY NEWS

All Children in person programs and events are postponed until further notice.
Emmanuel welcomes the opportunity to work with the children and families in a safe manner.

In lieu of Vacation Bible School this year, the Emmanuel Summer of Service program was created to help connect families with one another, as well as with our local community. Families were able to participate in Penpal activities with members of Emmanuel, write letters, drawings, and paintings, while also collecting donations for local charities such as the Athens Community Council on Aging, Bigger Vision, Family Promise, and the Food Bank of NE Georgia.
summer of service lucy

Emmanuel Children’s Formation

September 2020

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Children’s Formation, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, began on September 13 online. The catechists, Bobbi Brandenburg, Katherine Barrow, Kerry Hogan, Ellen Dolphus, and Sara Baldwin, are creating reflections for families to experience in their homes until the children are able to re-gather in the atrium. To support the families, the catechists are providing families with weekly meditations, materials and resources. For more informaton contact Martha Babendreier (Director of Children's Formation) for the zoom link.

Below are the Prayer Tables that our catechesis' family set up

Advent Wreath Making by some of our Emmanuelite families

Thank you to everyone who purchased, donated, wrapped, made cards and said a prayer for our Angel Tree and ACCA this year. It was a little different, but we were overwhelmed with EVERYONES generosity.

Even tho we could not do in-person Mardi Gras/Pancake Supper, our families enjoyed gathering at home: The Terrell's shared their experience.

The Niolon's shared with us their Pancake Supper.

Prayer Garden:
Dear God, Thank you for your amazing power and work in our lives, thank you for your goodness and for your blessings over us.


Young Lambs (Nursery) Located on the corner of Prince Avenue and Pope Street, the nursery is available for infants through three years, from 9:00am to 12:00pm on Sunday mornings. Experienced caregivers are trained in health and safety and have met Diocesan requirements for Safeguarding God's Children. Children 2 years and up are introduced to Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, an approach to children's formation, through Young Lambs by trained catechists. Children's Faith Formation Children three years through fifth grade participate in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd with our highly trained volunteers each Sunday beginning in August continuing through May. Children gather in the Atria, located on the upper level of the main church, at 9:30am and rejoin their families in church for the Holy Eucharist. We invite all children and visitors to join us. Please email Martha for online opportunities for children's formation and programs. Family Events Throughout the year there are family and parish wide events and socials for families to connect and provide support to one another. Some of our favorite events are Sundaes on Sunday, Low Country Boil, Advent Wreath Making, Stories with Saint Nicholas, Kings and Cakes to celebrate Epiphany, The Great Pancake Supper and Burning of the Palms, Easter Egg Hunt and more. Parent/Guardian Formation Parents and caregivers of children and youth gather with Fr. Clayton on Sunday evengins for faith formation and community connection. Parent/Guardian Formation gatherings are also online at this time. Please contact Fr. Clayton or Martha for more information.