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Age Related Ministries

Nursery

This ministry is available for our youngest members. Infants to three years of age may be brought to the nursery before the 8 am or 10:30 am Sunday service. Childcare is also provided for children from 3 years old to kindergarten. The nursery is often open for other special services and events. Contact Helen Skipper.

Youth Ministries

Mud… Mission Trips … .Jesus…. Our youth encounter all of these and much more. Over 100 youth participate in the middle school to high school Youth Groups. Fun and fellowship as well as service to our community and the world guide this energetic group of young people. For more information, check out the Youth Ministries web pages here. [More]

Mothers Morning Out

This playgroup meets every Friday morning from 9:30 to 12:30. It works as a co-op with two mothers assigned each Friday. Children should be at least 18 months old. Contact Tina Allen for more information.

Young Adults & Families

"Pre-K/O.S." is the program is designed around the needs and interests of young adults and families.

Jolly Rovers

This is a ministry for our seniors in the parish. A book club meets once a month followed by lunch at a local restaurant. The Rovers also enjoy monthly outings to local attractions and events. Transportation is provided and reservations are necessary for proper planning.

Events

Bazaar

Blessing of the Animals

This annual event reminds us of the blessing of all of God’s wondrous creation. Dogs, cats, birds and other treasured pets are blessed.

Parish Camping Trip

This annual parish event is for families and individuals alike. A favorite part is sitting around the camp fire and toasting marshmallows.

Pentecost Picnic

“When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.” (Acts 2:1) This parish picnic gathers our church family together on the Day of Pentecost for a picnic. The Holy Spirit is always the honored guest.

Rally Day - Homecoming Sunday

This event kicks off the Sunday School year and provides an opportunity for the parish to gather for food, fellowship, and fun. A ministry fair as well as games and activities for the children and youth make this a “must do” event.

Men's Fellowship

Men's Grill 'n Chill is a time when the men gather together for food and fellowship. Much conversation and laughter happens around the grill.

Women's Fellowship

At the "Ladies’ Sip and Sample", the women of the church gather with their favorite beverages and snacks at the Family Life Center. This is a special time of conversation and fellowship.

Women gather once a month for "Girls’ Night Out" to enjoy good food and fellowship. When attending this activity, be prepared to laugh… and eat dessert.

Women's Ministry Council

This group coordinates all the women’s groups. The symbol for the council is a flower with each petal representing a different ministry.

Daughters of the King (DOK)

DOK is an Order for women of the Episcopal Church. Every daughter pledges herself to a lifelong program of prayer, service, and dedication to the extension of Christ’s Kingdom. Daughters are committed to strengthening the spiritual life of the parish. [More ...]

Breakfast Teams

Men gather every Sunday morning to prepare and serve breakfast between 8:45 and 9:15. No experience necessary!

Cursillo

Cursillo is a diocesan-based ministry held at Camp Weed. It is a weekend retreat designed to renew one’s spirit. Separate weekends are held for men and women.

Happening

Happening is a renewal weekend for high school aged young people.

The purpose of Happening in the Diocese of Florida is to renew the spiritual life of the high school students who attend in order that they may take their place in the ministry and leadership of the parishes and missions which sponsor them.

It is a weekend experience of fun, games, sharing, surprises, and most of all, a time of spiritual renewal and empowerment.

Everyone has a chance to meet in small groups to discuss and respond to a series of talks given by teenagers to teenagers. The talks deal with subjects such as Reality, Faith, Jesus Christ, Church and Prayer. It is a powerful encounter in which young people minister to young people, bringing Jesus Christ joyfully alive in a Eucharistic community of disciples.

Interested? Contact Frances Shults, one of the Clergy, or another Happener! [ More ... ]

St. Anne's Guild

This group meets each month during September through April for a Bible study . They have a year-end picnic in May. The group is responsible for the noonday prayers during Lent and Advent. They also make the palm crosses for Palm Sunday, monitor the Prayer Request box, and sponsor the Country Store at the Church Bazaar.

United Thank Offering (UTO)

A special offering is collected in the spring and the fall. The money is dispersed by the National Foundation to projects which benefit those in need.

Wednesday Night Dinners

Mmm, mmm, good!! Volunteers prepare meals in the Great Hall for all the parish to enjoy.

Boy Scouts

Boy Scout Troop 110 is open to all boys in grades 6 to 12. The troop enjoys weekly meetings, outings and camping trips and a week of summer camp.

For a link to the Troop 110 website click here!

Communications

The monthly church publication Word on the Riverbank is produced and prepared for mailing by many volunteers. The newsletter is printed by a professional company.

Website

The COOS website is maintained and updated to keep our parish, visitors, and inquirers informed about the activities and ministries of the church. The website is www.coos.org.

Advertising and Communications

This committee is responsible for parish advertising and communications. Keeping our parish family informed as well as spreading the Good News to others is our goal.

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