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Youth Programs
For information on Youth programs, contact the Parish Office or lizlowell@aol.com
Welcome!
We are delighted that you are visiting our site and are interested in the
events and activities of our young people here at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church.
On this page, you will find details of the activities for our young people in sixth through twelfth grade.
If you would like more information – or would like to join us in these events – please email the contact person or
call the church office (516) 767-0363 and ask for The Reverend Barbara Hutchinson, our Assistant Rector.
She will be pleased to talk with you more about our Youth Christian Formation program.
Upcoming Events
Food Drive for Thanksgiving:
Who: Youth in grades 9 – 12
When: 11/23 – gather food that parishioners will bring into church with them –
donations will go to the Long Island Council of Churches for distribution in our community
How to be involved: Show up at church, ready to help!
Youth Group Meeting of Youth in grades 6-8
Who: Youth in grades 6 – 8
When: Sunday 11/23 – 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
What: Let’s talk about baptism? What do you think really happens?
What are you curious about? We’ll do some fun activities as we explore one of the major sacraments of our church.
Where: Youth Room
How to be involved: Contact Mother Barbara or just show up!
Ongoing Events or Activities
Redecoration of the Youth Room.
One of the projects of the youth members is to fix up the Youth Room and make it their own.
The room had been unused for a few years and somehow had collected a lot of old furniture and trash.
So the youth members have chosen to paint the walls a bright and beautiful yellow, to have the carpet cleaned,
have the window repaired and covered with a curtain, and to purchase furniture that will be fun and functional.
Here are some “before” pictures ....
............ and pictures of the youth members making the paint choice
The push is on. The work must get done. The furniture must be purchased. This room will be used for the Rite 13
class which will begin in January 2009. In addition to the class which will met on Sunday mornings,
this room will be used for gatherings of the older youth members, for social or fun activities,
and generally a place where our kids can be kids ... in their own designed space.
If anyone would like to make a contribution to the fund for this redecoration,
please contact Mother Barbara at the church office (516) 767-0363.
Watch for more photos as the room begins to shape up!
What we’ve done recently:
Selling magnetic bumper stickers.
Our youth members have been selling magnetic bumper stickers to promote our parish
Fair and to raise money for youth activities. They have raised over $400.00!
Thanks to everyone who has bought a bumper sticker and supported the youth activities!
All Hallows’ Eve Service.
Recently, youth members gathered in the church for an All Hallows’ Eve service,
which was a time to worship with candles, cool music, remembrance and MYSTERY!
Afterwards, we talked about the connection of Halloween and All Hallows’ Eve which led to some
interesting questions and conversation. Of course, we topped the evening off with halloween and
birthday treats, which made it fun for all!
Bayville Haunted House
A few weeks ago, some very brave youth members and even braver adult chaperones went on a trip to
Bayville Scream Park. The Scream Park consists of five separate “haunted” houses and has the dubious honor of
being named the “scariest haunted house on Long Island” for two years in a row. While this may not seem
appealing to many adults, the teens all had a fabulous time!
