Imagination, nature, and the arts.
For children and youth ages 4-14.
Halloween · Costumes Welcome
Wear your costumes and join us as we explore the spooky world of play!
With Prof. Charles Gillespie, Sacred Heart University
Play · Halloween
Back by popular demand, Prof. Charles Gillespie from Sacred Heart University returns to help us again encounter God through play. Join us for this Halloween-themed Awe & Wonder on Friday, October 23rd at 5:30pm for dinner, dessert, and a lot of fun! The event is free for kids and youth ages 4-14! Please wear your costumes!
Music
Join us for another evening of wonder at St. Barnabas on Sunday, November 22nd, at 5pm. This time, we'll explore God through music. Our own director of music, Marnus Greyling, will be joined by Nathan Lively-Greyling, director of music and organist at Christ Church Bronxville, to help us discover the divine in sound, song, and rhythm. No musical experience is needed; just bring your curiosity! The event is free for kids and youth ages 4-14, and includes dinner and dessert.
create.
play.
wonder.
Awe and Wonder is a place for children and youth ages 4-14 to explore a deeper relationship with God through imagination, nature, and the arts.
Each Awe and Wonder event will include hands-on opportunities for kids to create and play, allowing them to engage with God in new and exciting ways.
Each Awe and Wonder event will have a different theme related to the arts or nature. At every Awe and Wonder gathering, we will provide dinner, dessert, and conversation about God and our particular theme. We will also bring in an "expert" who will help the kids to experience God. Events will be 2-3 hours long, and parents are welcome to drop off their kids and pick them up at the end.
Everyone ages 4-14!
You do not need to be connected to St. Barnabas in any way to enjoy Awe and Wonder.
Nature
Join us for an evening of wonder under the stars on Friday, September 18 at 6pm. Like all Awe and Wonder events, this evening will include dinner, conversation about finding God in the natural world, and dessert. But unlike the usual Awe and Wonder events, there is an opportunity for kids 7+ to stay overnight on the front lawn!
Drama
Join us for another evening of wonder at St. Barnabas on Friday, June 19th, at 5pm. This time, our goal will be to experience God through drama. Prof. Charles Gillespie, from Sacred Heart University and author of "God on Broadway," will join us to teach about encountering the divine in music, movement, and acting. The event is free for kids and youth ages 4-14. Dinner and dessert will be included.
Art
Kids came and spent an evening of wonder with St. Barnabas on May 31st at 5pm. The evening included dinner, conversation about finding God in beauty, and the opportunity to create your own masterpieces. We also had a local artist (and parishioner) Darrell Lorentzen to inspire & share her love of art with everyone. The event was free, and all supplies were included.
Please contact Dr. Jewelle, Director of Children's Ministry, with any questions or concerns: jbickel@stbarnabas.org
