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Church School & Programs for Families

Jesus called for them and said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.' Luke 18:16

Church School

Children age 4 through the 7th grade attend Church School in the Undercroft during the first portion of the 11:00 am service (from roughly 10:50am). Class from children from 4 to 6 years old, from 1st to 3rd grade, and from 4th to 6th grade meet for instruction in the faith, crafts, service projects, games and music. During the announcements, the Church School joins the congregation for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Church School lessons are based on the lectionary readings for a particular Sunday and follows the Living The Good News curriculum. During special Church seasons like Advent and Lent, we may engage in special projects like learning the Lord's Prayer and creating Stations of the Cross.

Programs for Children & Families

A variety of programs for children and families take place throughout the year including Easter Egg dyeing, Halloween pumpkin decorating, Christmas cookie decorating, and Youth Sunday when youth play important roles in the Sunday liturgy. Each Christmas Eve, Church School children and Youth Group members participate in a special Family Christmas Eve Service in which the story of the Nativity is told as Church School children enact the familiar story, playing Joseph, Mary, Shepherds and angels, sheep and cows.

Childcare/Nursery (Ages 6 months−3 years)

Childcare is available during the 11:00 am Service from September through Trinity Sunday.

Professional childcare for children under 3 is located in the Croft (go through door under Exit sign, turn left, then right, continue downstairs).


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    Service Times

    Sunday Worship

    • 8:30 am The Holy Eucharist (spoken service)
    • 11:00 am The Holy Eucharist (choir & hymns)
    • 5:00 p.m. Evening Prayer on Zoom

    Wednesday

    • 12:15 pm Communion in the Garden

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    Christ & Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church
    120 W 69th St
    New York, NY 10023

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    The worship of God is at the very heart of our life together...

    Every Sunday we offer inspiring worship with beautiful sacred music. In all we do, we offer the best we have, we experience the mystery of God, hear and wrestle with God's word, share Christ's presence in the sacrament, and feel God's love in our community, and leave strengthened to live and serve in the world. Please join us for worship, fellowship, outreach and education. You'll receive a warm welcome from all of us at Christ & St. Stephen’s. We look forward to seeing you.


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