Inspiring the Next Generation of Episcopalians! Here is a summary of the Christian Education programs, affiliated with the Sunday School. St. Mary's provides to teach, enrich and inspire our children, the lifeblood of our church.

Nursery Care is available for children ages 4 months to 3 years at the 10:00 AM and 5:30 PM services.: The Nursery is located on the first floor of Fowler Hall. Infants have a separate space in the nursery, away from the older toddlers. If the older toddlers are interested, basic arts and crafts projects with fun religious themes are available.

Morning Sunday School is offered at the 9:00 AM service to children ages 3 through 6^th grade and the Youth Confirmation Class (grades 7 and 8) during the school year. The 3 to 5 year olds leave after the Children's Homily to attend pre-school on the first floor of Fowler Hall. After receiving communion, but before the sermon, the older children proceed to their Sunday School classes located in Pixley House and Fowler Hall. Classes run until 10:45 AM and parents are asked to pick their children up from their classrooms.

Heifer News: Results are in.  After all the mini collection boxes were emptied, all that change counted and added to the proceeds from courtyard commerce sales, we now report the final result: $1,196.91.  Stunning.    Deep thanks for the generosity and thoughtful participation of children and families.

Sunday School Schedule Spring 2013

Creation Time is offered at the 5:30 PM St. Mary's Unplugged service. Children in 3rd through 5^th grade are invited to the first floor of Fowler Hall for Creation Time during the homily. They rejoin their families in the sanctuary for Communion. Grades 6 through 8 attend a lively class starting at 5:30 PM on the second floor of Fowler Hall; this group rejoins the service for Communion after the homily.

Youth Group/Post-Confirmation Teens in grades 8 through 12 attend church services with their parents followed by Youth Group on Sunday evening from 6:45-8:30 PM in Fowler Hall

Click here to download the St. Mary's Green Honor Roll.  It is a sample of discussions and activities we encourage students to do at home.  The first activity focuses on the 3 R's of good environmental stewardship: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Learn about The Village Well at Saint Mary the Virgin - Family and Community Center

For more information on Children's Programs, please contact:
Nursery Care, Jackie Schroeder, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Morning Sunday School, Nancy Clark (415) 387-7741 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Youth Group This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Are you going into the fourth grade or higher? We would love to have you as an acolyte. Acolytes are an important part of the 9:00 AM service at St. Mary's. As a new acolyte you will be a torchbearer in the opening and closing processions and during the reading of the Gospel. You will be part of a team of acolytes and become familiar with the altar area of the church. Older, experienced torchbearers may be trained as servers; servers assist the clergy in preparing the altar for Holy Communion. Experienced servers may be trained as crucifers; crucifers carry the cross or banner in the processions. New acolytes and those who are learning a new role will be trained by appointment on a Sunday morning before or after the 9:00 AM service. If you are interested, contact Sandy Briggs by phone at (415) 346-6457, by fax at (415) 885-4634, or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Music and Worship
Music is integral to the worship life of St. Mary’s! The Children and Youth Choirs lead the 9:00 AM Sunday service, occasionally joining the Adult Choir for special services.

Children's Choir
Children in kindergarten through third grade sing in the Children’s Choir which emphasizes vocal and religious training, church liturgy and how to participate appropriately. Rehearsals are Wednesdays, 4:15 -5:15 PM. For more information, contact Choir director Emily Ryan.

Youth Choir
Children grades 4 through 9 sing in the Youth Choir and once a year perform a musical show during a service. Rehearsals are Wednesdays 4:15 - 5:15 PM. Contact Choirmaster Steve Repasky This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Acolytes
Young people 4th grade and above are invited to serve as acolytes in the 9:00 AM worship services as torch, cross and banner bearers and as servers at the altar. Senior acolytes provide leadership and supervision for each week's team. Training is provided by Acolyte Director, Sandy Briggs; contact her at 346-6457.Seasonal and Holiday Activities and Celebrations The Bible Times Market, the Santa Lucia procession, the Posada, Advent wreath-making, are features of past years.

The Parish Weekend at the Bishop's Ranch
Natural beauty, community fun, great food, a chance to get away and reconnect with our Creator.  The Parish retreat at the Bishop's Ranch in the Sonoma countryside has become over the years, a very popular event. From art projects and music to walks and meditations, the Ranch offers recreation and renewal for all ages.