THE RISE AND SHINE SERVICE

St. Gregory’s has so many offerings for children and families, but did you know that we offer a special monthly worship service just for kids? On Sunday, September 7, 2025, we will begin having the monthly “Rise and Shine” worship service in Harris Hall again. This is a special worship experience for children and families that we offer on the first Sunday of the month. Rise and Shine has been on “summer break” since May, but now that the school year is starting, we are ready to get back in the swing of things, and we can’t wait for you to join us for our big kick-off!

“Rise and Shine” is a fun, child-friendly service that focuses on the discovery and exploration of the presence of God through child-focused worship. We follow the order of worship for the Holy Eucharist, Rite Two, as found in the Book of Common Prayer, but we adjust the prayers and the Scripture readings so that they are presented in a more child-friendly style of language that is manageable for young readers. In each Rise and Shine service, we learn and sing songs that teach us about the love of Jesus and what it means to be part of the family of God. It is so much fun to clap and sing together, and we even have special arm movements for the songs that make our worship experience feel like dancing! It’s like a big party to celebrate the goodness of God.

When our worship is concluded, we gather at the round tables in the courtyard for a light snack and a special craft. We love being creative, and our craft always ties in with the holy Scripture readings that we use in worship, to help reinforce our learning about God’s Word. The “Rise and Shine” service at St. Gregory’s is a celebration of God’s presence with us, and an exciting way to bring joy and learning into our sacred encounter with God’s love. Come worship with us on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 10:00 am in Harris Hall. All families with children are warmly invited to join us! If you are looking for a church home that values children’s sacred experience and faith formation, we want you to know that St. Gregory’s is making a difference for kids through the “Rise and Shine” service. Come worship with us!