In the latest edition of The Chimes, I have an article outlining church as not just a building, but a destination. Lately I have been reflecting a lot on my own childhood---being raised in the church---and how that history has anchored me through my life. I certainly don't mean that if your children attend church regularly they will end up being clergy or that they won't have problems! But I am very sure that they will have an extra place to call home, an extra place to feel safe, an extra place to grow up. Our youth program is called Journey to Adulthood for a very specific reason---our kids are growing up and it is a journey. A journey toward being an adult. Take a good look at our world, don't we need some stable, thoughtful, peace loving adults? To get them, we must raise them. That's what we are doing at St. Paul's Cathedral--we are raising some good solid people who have a foundation of faith to carry them through the rough times and to feed the joy of the good times.
To this end, if your child, ages 12-15 is interested in confirmation, call Cathy Dempesy at 855-0900 ext. 231 ASAP. Or if you are interested in learning more about opportunities for children and youth, call the same number.
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