Children’s Ministry

Monthly Gathering for Children & Family Ministry Leaders

Are you looking for a way to connect with other Children and Family Leaders? The Diocese has a Lunch & Learn gathering that meets each month and we would love for you to join us for fellowship, encouragement and learning.

For more information about these meetings contact Dorothy Lancaster, dlancaster@stphilipschurchsc.org, or Dee Goehring, dee@stmichaelschurch.net. If you would like to be put on the mailing list for all future meetings and plans, please contact Dee Goehring at dee@stmichaelschurch.net.

Upcoming Lunch & Learn dates:

Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00, location rotates between St. Michaels & St. Philips and will be announced through email the week before our gathering.

The next meeting dates will be: Jan 14th, Feb 11th, Mar 11, Apr 8th, May 6th

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