YOUTH

ACOLYTES

The life of an acolyte is one of service. Service to All Saints. Service to the community. Service to God. Sixth through twelfth graders have the unique and exciting opportunity to participate all year long in this wonderful ministry. Acolytes are divided into teams and assist during the church services. Volunteers are also needed to act as coordinators for each team. This ministry is an opportunity to learn about the Anglican tradition, serve others, work within a team, meet new friends, and have fun doing it all. Training takes place in early September and will be available throughout the year for newcomers.

CONFIRMATION (see Seekers)

MUSIC: CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH CHOIRS

The choir program provides an inclusive and spiritually nurturing community for children and youth from diverse backgrounds. The Minisingers (kindergarten and first grade), Mastersingers (second and third grade), Troubadours (fourth and fifth grade) and Trouvères (middle school and high school) offer a supportive and joyful environment where young people are inspired and challenged to experience the healing power of choral singing and artistic excellence as an expression of beauty, human emotion and as an act of worship to God. The choirs rehearse weekly (September through June), sing regularly in Sunday liturgy and offer special musical programs and concerts.

SEEKERS

This eight-month confirmation class is designed specifically for those in high school who are interested in learning about the Episcopal tradition, growing in faith, and discovering and sharing that journey of faith with others. The youth in this program have an opportunity to hear notable speakers share their stories as they create strong  bonds with other Seekers through overnight retreats, projects, and discussions. The class is an exploration of what it means to be members of a faith community. Each Seeker in the class has a Faith Partner—an adult All Saints member—who will share that experience with them. Volunteers are needed to be Faith Partners.