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Children’s Formation

Sunday

Sunday School classes meet most Sunday mornings from 9:45 – 11:00 a.m. on the Sunday School Hall.  No registration is necessary for participation. Children must be signed in and out by a parent or guardian.

Sunday School | Sundays | 9:45 a.m. | Sunday School Hall

Our children’s Sunday School programs meet each Sunday following the 9:00 a.m. worship service. Classes are available for Pre-K through 5th Grade. We learn biblical stories through crafts, outreach projects, and games.

Children’s Chapel | Sundays | 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. | Parish Hall

All children ages 3-10 years old are invited to Sunday Children’s Chapel in the Parish Hall during the Liturgy of the Word. We’ll have stories, prayers, a children’s sermon, and maybe some songs and games. Participants will return to the worship service during the Exchanging of the Peace to have communion with their families.

Wednesday

Little Way | Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. | Sunday School Hall
Little Way is open to all children from Kindergarten through 5th Grade. The class meets on the Sunday School hall following dinner at 5:45 p.m. Each week we have fun crafts, games, or movies. We end with a brief candlelight service in the church at 7:45 p.m. No registration is necessary to participate.

Special Events

Spring Carnival and Easter Egg Hunt | April 1 | 10:00 a.m.
We are excited to bring back our annual Spring Carnival and Easter Egg Hunt. We will feature multiple Easter egg hunts for various age groups during the morning and early afternoon as well as bounce houses, carnival games, crafts, hot dog lunches, Church Mouse goods for sale, and temporary glitter tattoos. It’s fun for the whole family with profits from the event benefiting our Youth Mission Group.

Sunday School Cupcake Party Day | May 7 | 9:45 a.m. | Garth
It’s the most fun Sunday School day on the calendar where delicious cupcakes take over our children and youth “coffee hour”. Come enjoy a sweet treat and play some fun games while we recognize our Sunday School volunteers and participants.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact Greg Knight, Associate for Christian Formation,
at (561) 655-4555 x114 or email knight@bbts.org.

Youth Formation

Sunday

Youth classes meet most Sunday mornings from 9:45 – 11:00 a.m. downstairs.  No registration is necessary for participation.

Pre-Confirmation Class (6th & 7th Grade) | Sundays | 9:45 a.m. | Library

Pre-teens have a lot of questions about faith and life.  Our Pre-Confirmation Class is designed to engage those questions in a fun and interactive way.

Confirmation Class (8th Grade) | Sundays | 9:45 a.m. | ECW Room
The Bethesda Confirmation Class is open to all current 8th grade youth.  Each week we will discuss a topic from the Episcopal faith, meet Bethesda parishioners who are active members of various Sunday ministries, and play fun learning games to tie everything together.  Participants are invited to be confirmed at the next bishop’s visitation in May.

Mission Group (9th-12th Grade) | Sundays | 9:45 a.m. | Youth Room
Youth who are in 9th-12th Grade or have been confirmed are eligible to participate in a year-long project that will culminate with a week-long mission experience next summer. Over the course of the year we will learn more about how we seek to serve Christ in others.

Wednesday

Bethesda Youth Group | Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. | Youth Room
The Bethesda Youth Group meets on Wednesday evenings in the Youth Room. We begin with dinner at 5:45 pm and end with prayer in the church at 7:45 pm. In between, we have great conversations and fun games. The group is open to all youth in 6th-12th Grade. No registration is necessary to participate.

Special Events

Spring Carnival and Easter Egg Hunt | April 1 | 10:00 a.m.
We are excited to bring back our annual Spring Carnival and Easter Egg Hunt. We will feature multiple Easter egg hunts for various age groups during the morning and early afternoon as well as bounce houses, carnival games, crafts, hot dog lunches, Church Mouse goods for sale, and temporary glitter tattoos. It’s fun for the whole family with profits from the event benefiting our Youth Mission Group.

Youth Service Day & Escape Room | March 25 | 10:00 a.m.
We’ll once again be volunteering at the Church Mouse on Saturday, March 25. We will then take a trip across the bridge to downtown West Palm for pizza and a fun afternoon at an escape room. It’s all about teamwork as we come together to help others and solve problems. All 6th-12th Grade youth are welcome.

Youth Movie Night | May 12 | 7:00 p.m.
Come celebrate the culmination of another program year with our annual trip to the movies to watch the latest summer superhero offering. This event is open to all youth in 6th-12th Grade.

141 South County Road, Palm Beach, Florida 33480 | (561) 655-4554

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