“Let no one have contempt for your youth, but set an example for those who believe,
in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.” - 1 Timothy 4:12
in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.” - 1 Timothy 4:12
Our formation hour (Christian Education) begins at approximately 10:45 am,
immediately following our 9:30 am worship service.
To register your child (babies through senior year of high school)
for our 2025-2026 program year, please CLICK HERE.
Registration does not obligate your child to attend any particular program,
but rather allows us to effectively communicate with all parents
and helps us plan our program year.
Please contact Katie Gregston with any questions or suggestions! kgregston@emmanuelepiscopal.org
immediately following our 9:30 am worship service.
To register your child (babies through senior year of high school)
for our 2025-2026 program year, please CLICK HERE.
Registration does not obligate your child to attend any particular program,
but rather allows us to effectively communicate with all parents
and helps us plan our program year.
Please contact Katie Gregston with any questions or suggestions! kgregston@emmanuelepiscopal.org
FaithQuest |
Youth Group |
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This group welcome kids in preschool through fifth grade. We meet in the Godly Play room on the 1st Floor, directly across from the elevator. We have an amazing group of adults who rotate weeks (two adults per week) to lead kids in discussions and activities. Rather than directing children what to believe, our FaithQuest teams asks kids questions and actively listens as they explore their faith journey.
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Kids in sixth through twelfth grades are welcome to join our Youth Group. All are welcome, whatever your race, gender, sexual identity, or other identifications. Emmanuel Youth Group is a safe space for all, as we navigate the middle and high school years and proceed on our journeys of faith. We will focus on outreach projects, fellowship fun, and discussions about our faith.
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Adults
Each Sunday, we invite adults to gather in the Parish Hall following the 9:30 am worship service. We schedule guest speakers, plan group presentations, and facilitate discussions. The details of each Sunday are linked in the "Christian Education and Formation" event on our Emmanuel Episcopal calendar.
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All Ages
On occasional Sundays, all ages will meet in the Parish Hall for an intergenerational presentation or activity. Examples of intergenerational Sundays include our Apple Orchard presentation, the Advent celebration, our Easter Egg hunt, and more. Just like other Sundays, all information can be found via the "Christian Education and Formation" event on our Emmanuel Episcopal calendar. The most important thing to remember: every Sunday we have something for all ages. No need to keep track of the details; just show up and enjoy the formation!
DioMO policies regarding children, youth, and vulnerable adults
Highlights of Formation-Education programs at EEC
Did you miss a formation teaching you wanted to see?
No problem, see below for a few highlighted presentations. Scroll down for more resources links.
No problem, see below for a few highlighted presentations. Scroll down for more resources links.
Oct 26, 2025: The Gift of a Death Doula
Presented by: Alan Jeude
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What is a death doula? End-of-Life Doulas are:
• Non-medical • Family-centered • Advocates for the dying • Emotionally supportive • Pragmatic and well-resourced • Holistic • Non-judgmental • There to honor and support patient and family decisions & decision-making • A complement to hospice care What resources are available in St. Louis? What are the standards they follow? Learn this and more by clicking on Alan's Presentation. |
Sep 28, 2025: Butterfly Gardening
Presented by: Lynn Stephenson, Chair of the EarthLove Committee
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Learn about the Emmanuel Children's Butterfly Project begun last year and the plans for the future of our conservation and native garden efforts.
Hear about why this matters to us as stewards of God's gift of creation. Learn what you can do to help here at Emmanuel. You don't have to be on the EarthLove Committee to participate. All are welcome! Provided are steps you can take to begin your own butterfly garden project or embrace native gardening at home. Also provided are books and linked online resources to inform and support us all in our efforts to care for creation. |
Mar 17, 2024: The Saints of Ireland
Presented by: The Rev. Dr. Valori Mulvey Sherer, Priest in Charge
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We enjoyed a discussion with biographica information (mostly legend), poems - one of them a favorite hymns we traditionally sing on Trinity Sunday!
Read the BIOGRAPHIES. Read THE LORICA, also known as St. Patrick's breastplate. Included is a newer translation with an equally beautiful perspective. Read THE GIVEAWAY a peom about St. Bridget (Brigid, Bride, etc). Our powerpoint: icons of these saints. The St. Brigid icon was written by Valori+ (and is copyrighted). |
Feb 4, 2024: Racially Restrictive Covenants
Presented by: Samantha Elund
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Everyone is encouraged to amend their deed,
not remove the covenant. Removing the covenant erases history. To see if your deed has a racially restrictive covenant, please use the links below. All of Saint Louis Map Webster Groves Map |
All Saints, Nov 2023: Speaking of Saints...
Presented by: The Rev. Dr. Valori Mulvey Sherer, Priest in Charge
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Scroll through the pdf (on the right ->) for the presentation offered by our Priest in Charge, Valori+ for All Saints Sunday. There was lots of conversation around the slides, but this will give you a basic outline - and maybe spark some questions! If so, just ask me. ~Valori+ We shared some biographies of saints from these two sites: James Kiefer's Christian biographies (saints that are on the Episcopal calendar) or Wikipedia (you can also Google the saint's name. Please check the legitimacy of the source that comes up) Homework: Please trust the Holy Spirit as you choose a saint, study them, pray with them, then share your experience! |
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October, 2023: The How-to Recycling guide
Presented by Lynn Stephenson, Earth Love Co-Chair.
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Your How-To Recycling Guide,
by Emmanuel EarthLove Task Force Learn why Reduce, Reuse, Recycle matters, discover lots of resources in St. Louis, this guide also teaches us what-not-to-do, how to recycle at the holidays, and more! |
2023 Lenten Formation Series: Let us Pray
Presented by: The Rev. Dr. Valori Mulvey Sherer, Priest in Charge
More Christian Formation Resources for Families
Faith @ Home - lectionary based readings and reflections
Illustrated Ministry - free formation and coloring pages
Grow Christians - a blog community discussing current issues of faith in the world
Illustrated Ministry - free formation and coloring pages
Grow Christians - a blog community discussing current issues of faith in the world
Talking to children about Racism, by the American Pediatric Association
Talking to children about racism, racial bias, etc., by the Center for Racial Justice Education
Anti-Racism for Kids: AnAge-By-Age Guide to Fighting Hate
Downloadable book: Beyond the Golden Rule by Teaching Tolerance Publications
Racism & Violence: Using Your Power as a Parent to Support Children Ages 2 – 5
NPR Podcast: How White Parents Can Talk About Race
Talking to children about racism, racial bias, etc., by the Center for Racial Justice Education
Anti-Racism for Kids: AnAge-By-Age Guide to Fighting Hate
Downloadable book: Beyond the Golden Rule by Teaching Tolerance Publications
Racism & Violence: Using Your Power as a Parent to Support Children Ages 2 – 5
NPR Podcast: How White Parents Can Talk About Race
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