Children's Program

"Childcare that Cherishes" - We value and treasure both children and those who minister with them. Therefore, we will offer a children's faith formation program that runs concurrent with Summit.

This program is open to those children (ages 2-12) whose parent(s) are participating in Summit 2008.

Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? We will, with God's help.

At our Faith Formation Summit we will seek and serve all ages with a Children's program -- Trail Blazers. Trail Blazers will include the following great things for the ministry of the baptized. > Rocking chairs for nursing moms > A soft place for our youngest members to be with their parents > Programming for children ages 4 yrs to Grade 5 > A safe place! We will meet, or exceed, the standards of the "Model Policies for Ministry with Children and Youth" This program is open to those children (ages 4 through fifth grade) whose parent(s) are participating in Summit 2008. A safe place! We will meet, or exceed, the "Model Policies for Ministry with Children and Youth" Please register the children using the appropriate form(s) found on the Registration section or the Download section. For more information please contact Merlynne Byrne at MByrne@ststephens.com

Safeguarding God's People -- Train the Trainers

Prevention of Adult Sexual Misconduct and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation

Stay Tuned The Church Pension Group may be offering a certification course for the new program for Prevention of Adult Sexual Misconduct and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation. (Much of this program is similar to Safeguarding God's Children and produced by the same company.)

Safeguarding God's Children - Workshop

Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children or Youth

Many diocesan or parish policies require attendance at a Safeguarding God's Children Workshop. For those who wish to participate in a workshop you are welcome to join in the "Long Hike" for its first portion on May 1st, 3-6pm.

Please indicate that you are planning to do so on your registration form.

It may be wise to check with your diocesan or parish leadership to see if a Safeguarding God's Children workshop done out of your diocese or parish will meet your requirements.

Due to the importance of this workshop and the information in it we are offering this opportunity for free!