Register Today for Sunday School through our Realm program!
If you need an invitation to join, email info@st-margarets.org.
Children's enthusiastic expressions of faith can help transform the church and everyone in it. To assist children in fully participating in their church communities and in exploring their own ministries, we provide imaginative, innovative resources for those who work with children.
Nursery - 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - for ages six weeks to two years (provided by loving professionals all year)
Children's Chapel - during 9 a.m. service - for ages 3 through second grade - from September through June
Children process to chapel during the Gospel hymn, where they hear the Gospel and a short reflection on one of the day's lessons, sing songs and participate in other age appropriate activities. The children then return to "big" church for The Peace.
Sundays Sept - May
Godly Play - 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. - for ages 3 through first grade - from Sept. through May
Godly Play teaches children the art of using Christian language, a parable, a sacred story, silence and liturgical action to help them become more fully aware of the mystery of God's presence in their lives.
​Coordinator: Gwen Davis, gwen@llamaworks.com
​SPARK Class - 10:15 to 11:00 a.m. - for second through third grade - from Sept. through May
The SPARK curriculum is friendly, fun, and gets kids digging into the Bible and seeing the connection to their life, as well as gets the family involved to keep the lesson going through the week.
Feasting on the Word - 10:15 to 11 a.m. - for fourth and fifth grade - from Sept. through May
Teachers follow the Feasting on the Word program to go deeper into one of the readings we have in church each week with activities, questions, and discussion to further explore scripture and its meaning in our everyday lives.
Middle School Class - 10:15 to 11:00 a.m. - for grades six through eight - from Sept. through May
High School Class (Grades 9-12) - 10:15 to 11:00 a.m. - for grades nine through twelve
Problem–based learning allows students to discover for themselves the history and richness of the Bible, God, and faith. Students are invited to bring their questions and curiosity to every class.
Other Formation Opportunities
Epiphany Pageant - Children of the church, with assistance from our older youth, perform in an annual Epiphany pageant celebrating the arrival of the Magi in Bethlehem. For more information, contact the Rev. Patti Sachs at patti@st-margarets.org.
Chorister Program - Our young Spirit Singers, who practice on Mondays at 5:15 p.m., offer a variety of music especially written for children's voices. Open to all children in grades K-2 and 3-5, they learn the basics of singing and music, and typically sing on the fourth Sunday of the month, either on their own or with the Youth Chorale. The Youth Chorale practices on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and is open to all children in grades 6-12. In addition to singing their own repertoire on the fourth Sunday of the month, they frequently join the adult choirs throughout the year. Make-up rehearsals for the Chorale takes place on Wednesdays at 5:30 in the choir room. For more information, contact Director of Music Jim Douglas at music@st-margarets.org.
Acolyting - Children in elementary school grades through high school are encouraged to become an Acolyte in the sanctuary worship services. Acolytes serve at the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Sunday services as well as Christmas Eve services. Acolytes should arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the service to put on their robes and receive special instructions for the day. Practice and training sessions are held at 5:45 p.m. Monday evenings from September through May during our Faith & Fellowship Nights. Anyone interested in participating in the Acolyte program at St. Margaret's should contact Julie Svendsen at julesannap@gmail.com.
Faith & Fellowship Night - Mondays during the School Year
On Mondays from Sept. through May, families gather at St. Margaret's for a variety of formation activities and a healthy meal. Starting at 5:15 p.m., the Spirit Singers rehearse in the choir room and the Youth Chorale rehearses at 5:45 p.m. in the sanctuary. At 6:20 p.m., St. Margaret's parishioners gather for a healthy meal in the parish hall. At 6:45 p.m., our youth gather for Youth Group in Classroom D. At 7:00 p.m., our Motet Ensemble rehearses in the choir room, and an adult formation study will take place in the formation building. Childcare is provided from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
St. Margaret's Day School
St. Margaret's Day School provides children aged 2 through Kindergarten with a quality education that includes standard skill building using new technology as well as classes in music, art, physical education, and Spanish. There are also events involving the whole family, such as movie nights, a Scholastic Book Fair, and regular field trips. The school was recently accredited by the National Assn. for the Education of Young Children (a national recognition given to a few preschools in the Annapolis area.) Before and after care as well as a "Lunch Bunch" are provided. Summer theme-based camps are held June through August.
​Summer Children's Hour
During the summer months, St. Margaret's offers a Children's Hour from 10:20 to 11 a.m. where young children interact with clergy on the lesson of the day and then create an activity that reinforces the lesson.