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Families at St. Paul's

    All In-Person Family Activities are suspended due to the Pandemic, but below you will find many ideas for Faith @ Home, also check out the children page for several videos!
At the bottom of the page gives you information on our in-person programming that will resume when it is safe to do so.

Talking with Kids and Teens about Racism

Talking with Kids about COVID-19

  • Grief in a time of Injustice and COVID-19'
  • "Raising White Kids' Author On How White Parents Can Talk About Race
  • Talking to kids about protesting; Five things I Want My Kids to Know.
  • Your kids aren’t too young to talk about race.
  • Talking to Children after Racial Incidents from the Penn GSE Newsroom
  • Tips for Parents on Media Coverage from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network

  • 10 Quick Ways to Analyze Children’s Books For Racism and Sexism, Council
    on Interracial Books for Children
  • Talking to kids about discrimination, American Psychological Association
  • What White Children Need to Know About Race, Ali Michael and Eleonora Bartoli
  • Talking to Kids about Racial Stereotypes – Tip Sheet, Media Smarts
  • https://centerracialjustice.org/resources/resources-for-talking-about-race-racism-and-racialized-violence-with-kids/

  •  From Building Faith: Coronavirus, Anxiety, Children, and the Church
  •  From Seattle Children’s Hospital: Helping Children and Teens Cope with Anxiety About COVID-19
  •  From the New York Times: 5 Ways to Help Teens Manage Anxiety about the Coronavirus​
  • A free book to download on explaining the Coronavirus to children
  • This free workbook can help us work through the anxiety we are all feeling and includes practical exercises to reduce anxiety, distraction and breathing exercises and more!
  • ​MN COVID-19 Resource Guide- everything from activties for kids, yoga and meditation videos, where to find groceries, online support groups and more.​
  • http://carescenter.ucla.edu/helping-kids-manage-anxiety-during-pandemic

Faith at Home Ideas with links for more information: 

Internet Safety for Kids & Teens  Worried about cyberbullying or sexting?  Want to know how snapchat works? Keep kids safe and smart, not scared  

www.commonsensemedia.org   If your kids can download it, play it, listen to it or watch it, look it up here and get a parent review of it 


Tolerance.org is a wonderful website that addresses many of today's issues and how to teach tolerance to our children; issues include race and ethnicity, different abilities, gender and sexual identity, bullying, immigration and human rights 

Pbs.org has tips on how to talk with kids about the aftermath of scary news


Search Institute Keep Connected practical information about what you’ll encounter across the ages and stages of kids growing up, from birth through the teenage years. The site provides solid, encouraging advice through focusing on what's right with kids (and parents) and not what's wrong.  

Talk About It  Here are some family conversation starters that help you talk with your children and teens and strengthen your relationship. 

​KidsHealth.org has helpful information for parents and children about physical and psychological health issues.  

Table Time Meal Planning for Families Family dinners are important. Kids in families who eat together regularly tend to get better grades and are less likely to use alcohol, drugs, and tobacco. 

 Clergy Confidential is a blog by Fr. Tim Schenck, an Episcopal priest who lives with his wife, two sons a ferret and a dog  which provides lots of comical material for his lighthearted blog.

Parenting.org The experts at Boys Town provides articles and tips for parenting as well as the ability to ask parenting questions online and search by age or topic; includes a national 24/7 hotline for parents with questions.

Zerotothree.org Zero to Three is a national, nonprofit organization the supports parents and their infants and toddlers.  


When we resume gathering in the church building; here are samples of what our families do when they come to St. Paul's: 

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Worship Together

Kids who grow up going to church are more likely to attend as adults.  Bring your children to church; with KidsWord and Worship Boxes we'll help make it a good experience!  
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​​Worship Together
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Family Milestones

A faith milestone is a marker along life's journey that says, "This is something important and God is here, too.  Find out how St. Paul's marks these special times in the lives of families.
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​​Milestones
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G.I.F.T. Nights

Once a month September-May our Wednesday Church nights are GIFT- Growing In Faith Together.  All ages, families, individuals and couples come together to learn and grow in faith!​
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​GIFT Nights
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Serving Together

Want your children to learn how to love their neighbor? Join us for several different service projects that all ages and abilities can take part in that assist those in our community and the world.
Learn More About
​Serving Together
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Celebrating the Seasons

Bring the Seasons of the Church Year into your home by attending our Seasonal Festivals and/or checking out the simple, quick ideas you can do with your family with our seasonal take out kits.
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​​the Seasons
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Praying at Home

From  "prayer on the go" bags, to simple meditations, prayers for times of joy or sorrow,  to online ideas, we can help you bring prayer into your home. that is not intimidating or time consuming.  
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    • Contact
    • Photos of Life at St. Paul's
    • 150th >
      • History of St. Paul's
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  • Connect
    • Connect Form
    • New to St. Paul's?
    • Meet the Staff
    • Calling Initiative
    • LGBTQ Affirming
    • Newsletters - The Messenger >
      • Archived 2021 Newsletters - The Messenger
      • Archived 2020 Messenger Newsletters
    • The Episcopal Church
  • Worship
    • Music
    • Ministry Schedule
    • Wednesday Church Nights
    • Daily Prayer
  • Learn
    • The Bible
    • Ways to Pray with Children
    • 2021-22 Family Faith Plan
    • Children >
      • 2021-22 Family Faith Plan
      • Virtual Bible School
      • Parables for Children
      • Helping children grieve
      • Just for Kids
      • Internet Safety for Children/Youth
    • Families >
      • Celebrating the Seasons >
        • Easter/Spring
        • Pentecost
        • Summer
        • St. Francis Day- Pet Blessing
        • All Hallow's Eve and All Saint's Day
        • Advent
        • Christmas
        • St. Nicholas
        • Epiphany
        • Lent
      • Online Resources for Families
      • Talking with Children About COVID-19, A Death or Tragedy
    • Youth >
      • Confirmation 2021 Faith Journey
      • My Faith, My Life Confirmation Journey >
        • Submit A Worship Summary
        • Submit A Service Opportunity Report
      • Youth Ministry Permission Form
      • Acolyte & Nursery Attendant Schedule
    • Adults >
      • Presentations
    • Groups
  • Serve
    • Anti-Racism Resources
    • Ministry Partners
  • Bless
    • Baptism
    • Weddings
    • Funerals
    • Celebrations/Milestones
  • Give
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