Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teach to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. — Matthew 27:16-20
Children in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd have a special celebration on the first Sunday of Advent during Sunday School. Then the entire parish is invited to make Advent wreaths from real greens, after church in the Parish Hall.
Join your St. John’s family for an evening of great entertainment, yummy pizza and fun fellowship for kids and adults. Come in your PJ’s, and bring a big pillow or maybe a stuffed animal! Friends are welcome. Contact the Church Office to find out when the next Family Movie Night is scheduled.
On Palm Sunday St. John’s participates with other downtown Boulder churches in a Palm Sunday processional on Pine Street at 9:45 a.m. The gathering features palms, banners, choirs, prayer, and even a donkey. Following the parade, children gather in the Sunday School rooms for their own Palm Sunday celebration.
Each year on Easter, members of St. John’s parish family gather for an Easter egg hunt, a decorated egg contest and a pot-luck lunch. This kid-friendly event, known as Eggstravaganza, is open to the entire family, including friends and guests.
To celebrate the end of the Sunday School year and the beginning of summer, children have a special celebration of Pentecost in Sunday School. Then everyone gathers in the Parish Hall for ice cream sundaes.
