Summer Formation for Youth & Families


The Anatomy of a Christian: Privilege, Solidarity, and Being the Body of Christ
Fridays 4:30-6:00 p.m. at CTK

What does it mean to be the Body of Christ? What this body’s parts and what do they do? Which receive greater honor and respect, and which receive less – and why? Which parts are in pain? What should the other parts being doing about it? And what exactly is this body for? Children, youth, and families are invited on this journey over the summer through conversation, study, writing, and making art together.

June 20 – 1 Corinthians & The Anatomy of a Christian
June 27 – Respect, Honor, and Privilege
July 11 – How to be an Ally
July 18 – Difference and Unity
July 25 – Muscles
September 5 & 7 – Zine Making Workshops & Publishing Party
Makeup Session TBD - Suffering & Rejoicing Together

At each session, there will be group reading and conversation geared towards older kids (late-elementary/middle school) and a supervised arts/crafts activity for the younger kids.

The September sessions will be structured as open-studio spaces for us to review the material we’ve been through and work on building a zine together that we’ll publish within the parish in the early fall.

Ministry for Youth & Children

Children and youth at CTK are treasured members of our community, and are encouraged to participate in all aspects of parish life. Sunday School for children is held on Sunday mornings and childcare is available, and many of our older youth serve as acolytes, ushers, and lay readers. Youth, children and babies are always welcome in our worship space, and are welcome to snuggle up with books and coloring sheets towards the back of the sanctuary on Sundays.

Exploring the Bible for Youth & Families
Fall Formation Series

Join us for a 4-part series for youth & families, where we will explore the origins and history of the Bible, engage with the stories, and learn how to read it in our context. Fun, casual, conversational, and accessible - the only requirement is curiosity!

STAY TUNED FOR OUR 2025 THEME & SESSION DATES

  • Sunday School

    Sunday School is held on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Our curriculum is lectionary-based, meaning it follows the same bible readings being used in the church service. Kids engage these stories together, and are encouraged to bring their questions and curiosity! They join the rest of the congregation for Holy Communion.

  • Family Eucharist

    During the program year, the first Sunday of each month is held as a “Family Eucharist” - an intentional intergenerational service that integrates youth and children into the liturgy.

  • Service & Mission

    Youth and children participate in the mission of the church, especially in service to the wider community. Our kids volunteer at church events, take care of our church elders, and work on various service projects throughout the year.

  • Seasonal Events

    The church year is filled with opportunities for learning, creative worship & community events. We have special youth oriented and all-ages activities for Advent & Christmas, the Feast of St. Francis, Epiphany, Earth Day, Ash Wednesday and more.

  • Confirmation

    Confirmation is a year-long program for 8th & 9th graders that gives them an opportunity to explore their relationship with God and learn about a life of faith in the Episcopal Church.