Manning Deadwood Shared Ministry, Alberta


"A Place for Christian Development"

St Johns United Anglican Church is committed to a Christian Development program for people of all ages.

Sunday School: In the past years, from September to June, children from age three to grade 7 meet in classes during worship each Sunday to learn about the Bible, reflect on meanings for our everyday lives and grow in faith. This has changed because there are not enough chldren able to attend Sunday school on Sunday mornings. So, now we offer everyone the opportunity to do Christian Education at home or at the library when ever they can.

The Church School program uses the Wood Lake Books' curriculum, called the Whole People of God (on-line). It follows the lectionary readings and offers worship resources and special projects for all age groups. It is recommended that parents and children learn together. Adults should take on the role of leader and younger one's, of course, student, but we are all learners and teachers together.

We continue to have "All Ages Worship" services, in order to include children in a regular worship schedule. But if because of scheduling of your childs activites you can't make it to church, go to our "Home Sunday School" link and start your Christian studies at home.

Home Sunday School is made available to families through the internet. Just click on this weblink and it will take you to the Whole People of God LOGIN Page. Yopu should contact me. your minister, to add your name to the list of subscribers, because this program is password protected. Once this is done then your email address automatically accesses the "password" and logs you into WPOG.

When you login you will be taken to a page giving a list of options to click on (choose from), choose "Congregation Size 1 - 24>09/10". Then that takes you to another page, choose "Unit 3: November 29, 2009 to January 10, 2010." Then choose to read ahead options like: Overview, Biblical Theme, Worship resouirce, and an age specific lesson entitled for example, "Primary". You cannot give out information, passwords, to these pages as they are copyright protected.

Try it out now. Take a look.... LOGIN Page for Sunday School

"Contact: Pastor Allan Gairns for subscription."




Youth Groups
At present there are no youth groups. There are opportunities for youth at Presbytery and Conference level for retreats and summer samps. And within the Athabasca Diocese and Province of Ruperts Land. These for both Anglican and United Church folks are advertised by Email and on the Bulletin Board.

  Bible Study
Tuesdays at Del Air Lodge at 1 pm.

Our Christian Development, no matter what our age, is rooted in our faith, but flourishes in our life. Considering biblical stories, reflecting on sermon ideas, and evaluating our lifestyle is an ongoing process. The minister is open to discussion and leading discussion on various issues the church is dealing with and needs congregation and parish feedback.


Mid-Week Groups TBA

THE UNITED CHURCH WOMEN (UCW)
They meet monthly for felowship and to work on projects.


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