Throughout the school year, each Sunday, we offer Children’s Chapel for children under 10 years of age. Children should gather with their families for worship and will be invited forward for a time of welcome, before proceeding to the Library for a chance to worship together. Children will return to the congregation at the time of the peace, in order to receive communion with their families. Nursery-age children are welcome to join Children’s Chapel, either with an adult or they can be passed to Kingsley our Family Ministry Coordinator.

At Children’s Chapel the children participate in a mini service similar to what the adults will be experiencing in the main sanctuary. Children will hear the same bible story (delivered at a more age-specific level), discuss and reflect on the story, say some prayers and a confession together, then return for Communion.

The only exception is on the first Sunday of the month, our 10am worship takes the shape of a Spirit Sunday, and children are encouraged to participate in this intergenerational service.

In the summer, we switch to offering colouring pages & parent take-home sheets in the Children’s Soft Space.

We have a small but active youth group that comes together for food, fellowship, and fun. We have a dedicated space for the youth and they are often found spending unstructured time there.

The Youth Group meets on a regular basis every month in the Youth Room above the church office. All youth are welcome; we are a safe and inclusive 2SLGBTQ+ group.

Youth are encouraged to bring their friends. Our programming is focused on building friendships, having fun, and teaching the values of walking with God through activity and example. This program runs from September to June.

Interested in joining?

Please contact our Family Ministry team via email at family@stmaryskerrisdale.ca

We have a large Young Adults presence. We are beginning to gather for a book study, bowling nights, and other seasonal activities.

Our group is open and inclusive of anyone ages 18 to ~35 years old. This is a great way to make community connections and build friendships.

Interested in joining?

Please contact our Family Ministry team via email at family@stmaryskerrisdale.ca

The Mom's Group gathers for fellowship, friendship, and faith. They explore different topics and how they impact families like yours. Gatherings are on the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm (in September and January we meet on the first Wednesday of the month). Child supervision will be provided in the nursery upon request.

Interested in joining?

Please contact our Family Ministry team via email at family@stmaryskerrisdale.ca

Confirmation is a sacrament of the Anglican Church when one decides to affirm one's baptismal promises and to be confirmed in God’s love. Confirmation often takes place between the ages of 12 and 16, however, anyone at any age who has been baptized may choose to be confirmed.

Confirmation at St. Mary's involves a set of classes that usually run from October/November until the Diocesan-wide confirmation service which takes place sometime around Easter (March/April). We offer this Confirmation course every other year.

Interested?

Please contact our Family Ministry team via email at family@stmaryskerrisdale.ca

Each Spirit Sunday we creatively cultivate space for us to listen to what the Spirit is saying to the church. This regularly leads us to explore different topics, spiritual practices, and liturgies. Then, together, we are emboldened to go out into the world where the Spirit is guiding us.

While this is not a service focused on children, it is an intergenerational service, that all generations can participate in.

Spirit Sundays are typically the first Sunday of the month, but there are exceptions throughout the liturgical year.