New happenings this Fall at St. Teresa's

School is officially back in session and Labor Day is almost here which means our EYC programs will be back and up running soon!!

Have you seen our newly redesigned youth spaces???? Be sure to drop by and check them out in person!

Check out what is happening with our youth programs this Fall!

Sunday School

Sunday School meets every Sunday morning (beginning August 19) for Christian Formation at 10:00am, in between the 9am & 11:00am services.  The high school group (9-12th grades) meets in Rm. E3 and the middle school group (6-8th grades) meets in Rm E4.  In conjunction with the lectionary readings of the day, we will study a variety of topics related to life, faith, doubt, the Bible and Church.

Episcopal Youth Community

Junior EYC is open to all 6^th-8^th graders, both at St. Teresa’s and beyond.  Meetings are every Sunday (beginning Sept. 9) from 5:00-6:30pm in the middle school room (Rm. E4) at St. Teresa’s.  Dinner is included and everyone is invited to come & bring their friends.
Senior EYC is open to all 9th-12th graders, both at St. Teresa’s and beyond.  Meetings are on Wednesday evenings (beginning Sept. 12) and include dinner for $5 at 6:15pm and program from 7-8pm in the high school room (Rm. E3).  Everyone is invited to come & bring their friends.

 

Diocesan Events

The Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta offers a variety of activities for youth including Happening, New Beginnings and JR. and SR. DYC weekends. All offer the opportunity for youth to interact with others from across the diocese, as well as the chance to grow closer to Christ in a fun environment at Camp Mikell. For more info on any of these diocesan events visit the Diocese of Atlanta Youth Website


 Upcoming Events

• August 19 - Sunday School Starts Back
• August 26th - JR. EYC Pool Party - Welcome All New 6th Graders!!!
• September 9 - JR. EYC Starts Back & Parent's Meeting
• September 12 - SR. EYC Starts Back
• October 5-7 - New Beginnings at Camp Mikell
• November 16-18 - Happening at Camp Mikell
• Nov. 30-Dec. 2 - JR. DYC at Camp Mikell

Peace,
Lauren

Summer has ARRIVED!!

School's Out and Memorial Day has come and gone....it must be SUMMMER!!

Check out our Youth Summer Calendar to see all the exciting events happening this summer at St. Teresa's. 

A Few Reminders:

• This coming Sunday (June 3rd) is also our meeting for all youth and parents going on our mission trip this summer to New Orleans.  
• Next Sunday June 10th is our Sr. EYC (9-12th grades) pool party at the Christian's home from 6-9pm. 
• Don't forget "Coffice" hours begin next Tuesday at the Daily Grind from 3-5pm and our Sr. High Faith Formation Group will be back up and running next Wed. night at 7pm at the Sweet Shack Snack on Due West Rd.

Peace,
Lauren

Youth Sunday Success!!

We had a great Youth Sunday this past Sunday, May 6th and we also recognized all of our graduating seniors.  Congratulations to all!!

We are still in the process of renovating our 2 youth spaces.  This Sunday evening wear your painting clothes...we will finish painting the last 2 walls in the high school room.  Dinner will be provided. 

We are working the Men's Extension next Friday night May 18th.  Be on the lookout for an email with more details and a food list.

Peace,
Lauren

New Orleans Dinner & BINGO Night

Hey everyone,

This Friday night we will have a New Orleans Dinner at 6pm followed by BINGO beginning at 7pm.  If you can help at this event please be at the church by 5:30pm.  All proceeds from this event will go towards our youth mission trip to New Orleans this summer from July 16-22nd.  

This Sunday we are heading to the Kennesaw Mountain Park.  Please be at the church at 3:30pm or you can meet us at the park at 4pm.  We will be going on a hike and just hanging out.  Please bring a snack, water bottle, and wear comfortable shoes.  We will not have dinner.  We should return to the church by 6 or 6:30pm but we will call parents when we leave the park to let you know what time to meet us back at the church.    

Peace,

Lauren

Hunger Walk & Other Upcoming Events

Hey everyone!

This Sunday is the HUNGER WALK.  A group of us will be leaving the church at 11:00am and heading to eat and then on to Turner Field in Atlanta for the walk.  If you want to join us, please be at the church no later than 11:00am...otherwise please meet us at the Episcopal Charities Foundation tent no later than 1:30pm for a group photo and to walk together.  Wear your red or green St. Teresa's t-shirt if you have one.

Next Friday March 16th is the Extension.  Please be on the lookout for an email with more details and ways you can volunteer.

Parent's Meeting March 25 - On Sunday evening March 25^th from 5-6pm at the church we will have a parent’s meeting to talk about youth ministry at St. Teresa’s.  Including upcoming events, current activities and ways you can help out.  The EYC will still meet this evening from 5-7pm.  Please make an effort to be at this meeting.  I really want to have everyone’s input on the future of our youth program.

Upcoming Events

• March 11^th – Hunger Walk
• March 16^th – Extension
• March 25^th – EYC Parent’s Meeting
• April 8 – NO Sunday School or EYC due to Easter
• April 13 - New Orleans Dinner & BINGO night fundraiser for youth mission trip
•  April 15 – Kennesaw Mountain Park trip
• April 20-21 – Episcopalooza @ St. Anne’s Atlanta
• May 6 – Youth Sunday

Peace,

Lauren

This Week at St. Teresa's

Don't forget our Pancake Supper will be tomorrow night at the Red Rock Community Center.  We will begin cooking pancakes at 4pm.  Hope you can join us!!  All the money raised will go towards our youth mission trip to New Orleans this summer. 

 

This coming Wednesday, the 22nd, is Ash Wednesday. This is one of my favorite services of the year.  Here at St. Teresa's we will have services at 7am, noon, and 7pm.  I encourage you to attend one of these services, as they serve as a reminder that we are dust, and to dust we shall return. 

 

We will have EYC this Sunday February 26th.  We will be meeting at the church from 5-7pm for dinner, fellowship, and also to discuss "What is Lent?" and what we can do during this time to better ourselves and others.  We will follow up our discussion with some fun board games.

 

Upcoming Events:

March 11th - Hunger Walk in Atlanta

April 7th - Easter Egg Hunt

April 8th - EASTER

April 15 - Kennesaw Mountain Park Trip

April 22 - Church of the Common Grounds

April 29 - Parish Wide Braves Games!

 

 

Peace,

Lauren

   

 

-Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer - Romans 12:12

 

Pancake Supper

Each year we celebrate Shrove Tuesday also known as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday.  Here at St. Teresa's we celebrate this holiday by having a pancake supper which we will do once again on February 21st at the Red Rock Community Center from 5:30pm-7:30pm.  The youth will be preparing this meal so you need to arrive as soon as possible after 4pm.  We will be selling tickets every Sunday after each service through February 19th.  Please let Lauren know your availability for selling tickets after the 9am and 11am services and for working the evening of the supper.  All proceeds will go towards the mission trip in July. 

Tickets are on sale for $5 a person or $15 for a family.


Hope you can join us!

Peace,
Lauren