Children's Ministry Classes Resume
CLASSES AT 9 AM Church School is back! Please join us for classes at 9 AM on Sunday, October 3, during the Christian education hour. Children age 3 to 5 (preschool through kindergarten) will meet for Godly Play. Children in grades 1-3 and grades 4-5 will meet for elementary-age appropriate religious education.

Upon arrival, parents should stop at the Children’s Ministry check-in cart located inside the Wydown Playground doors to print out a badge and receive directions to the Children's Ministry classrooms. Children will not be admitted to the classrooms without an ID badge.

CHILDREN'S CHAPEL AT 10 AM Children meet in St. George's Chapel for Liturgy of the Word at 10 AM and join their parents in the big church at the time of the Peace. If your child does not attend Church School classes, please stop at the Children's Ministry check-in cart to print an ID badge before entering the chapel.
Nursery Opens October 3
CSMSG’s Little Sprouts Nursery for our youngest parishioners opens on Sunday, October 3 for the 9 AM Christian education hour and the 10 AM service. Located in a classroom on the lower level of the church, the nursery has been redesigned to better meet the needs of young families. Parishioners Naomi Merrihue and Katherine Sleckman will oversee the operations of the nursery. Naomi is studying child psychology and also supervises the aftercare program at St. Ambrose Catholic School. Katherine is a recent graduate of the University of Georgia and is working as a research assistant through the Siteman Cancer Center. Naomi and Katherine will be supported by volunteers from the parish.
 
Upon arrival, parents should stop at the Children’s Ministry check-in cart located inside the Wydown Playground doors to print out a badge before proceeding to the nursery. Please bring a bag packed with necessities such as diapers, pacifiers or teething toys, bottles or snacks. For the safety of the children, the nursery will not provide food or drink to the children.
 
In order to ensure that the nursery is properly staffed each Sunday, registration via Realm is required, preferably by the Thursday prior.
Nursery Collection
Children's Ministry is collecting new and gently used items to outfit the Little Sprouts Nursery. Push toys, ride-on toys, soft blocks, and more are needed. Please consider donating items your children have outgrown or purchase items from our Amazon Wish List. Toys should be appropriate for newborn to three-year-old children and not require batteries. Please contact Mary Beth Tipton at mtipton@csmsg.org with questions or to arrange drop off of used items.
Parent Ministry Events
Raising a Faithful Family Join Parent Ministry on Sunday, October 3, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in the Taylor Room for a conversation with Father Archie as he discusses the critical elements of raising a faithful family in today’s world. Therapist Brian Kuhn, who has worked with adolescents, young adults, and parents for more than 20 years will also join the conversation, as well as Parent Ministry Coordinator Marty Chapman. Bring your questions to this important discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing parents and grandparents today. Raising a Faithful Family

Thursday Morning Playgroup Join us on the first and third Thursday of every month outside at the newly renovated DeMun playground. The next gathering will be on Thursday, October 7, at 9:15 AM. Parents and caregivers of newborns to preschoolers and their children are invited to join us for fun and fellowship with other young families. Email Marty Chapman at marty@csmsg.org for more information.

Parent Ministry Picnic Grab a picnic lunch and bring your family and friends to the North Shelter of Shaw Park on Sunday, October 10 from 12 to 2 PM for the Parent Ministry Fall Picnic. Enjoy fun and fellowship with other CSMSG families. Register for Parent Ministry Picnic
Contact Us
Mary Beth Tipton
Director of Children's Education
The Church of St. Michael and St. George
314-880-9206
Amy Zimmerman
Assistant Director of Children's Education
The Church of St. Michael and St. George
314-960-3474
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