At St. Augustine's, our hope is to create At St. Augustine's, our hope is to create a sacred space where children can nurture their connection to God and deepen their sense of wonder, joy, justice, and love. We seek to provide a safe and inclusive environment where children can experience God's welcome and grow in love.
If you and your child are new to St. A's, please email Sarah stell at sarah@staugustineschapel.org.
Wonderfully made
All 4th-5th graders are invited to join us for our 4-week Sunday school series, Wonderfully Made! If you're interested, we ask that you fill out this form.
Wonderfully Made is a United Methodist resource that provides preteens with an opportunity to begin important conversations about bodies, human growth, sexuality, reproduction, and relationships, all grounded in our Christian faith. The program helps participants understand their bodies, navigate the changes they are experiencing, and embrace how deeply God loves them—now and always.
We hope this series will provide you and your child with shared language and resources, encouraging open, ongoing conversations as they grow and mature. The more open and honest these conversations are, the more likely it is that your child will make healthy, informed, and responsible decisions. Remember, you don’t have to know all the answers to have a conversation! If you don’t know the answer, be honest and look for the answer together. Evidence has shown that an open environment about sexuality fosters better decision-making.
The Wonderfully Made series will take place during Sunday school on February 2, 9, 16, and 23, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the A-Frame Chapel (2308 Vanderbilt Place).
Questions? Email Sarah Stell at sarah@staugustineschapel.org.
Sunday School (AGES 3 TO 5th grade)
Children's Sunday school for the 2024-2025 school year begins on September 8! Join us as we create a sacred space that nurtures a child's connection to God and deepens their love for our neighbor, our earth, and themselves. This year, we will be focusing on themes related to creation care. Please register your child for Sunday school here. Sunday school takes place from 11:00-11:45 AM at St. Augustine's Chapel (2308 Vanderbilt Pl). A nursery is available for children under three. Questions? Email Sarah Stell at sarah@staugustineschapel.org.
9:30AM CHILDREN'S NURSERY
A nursery is available during the 9:30 AM service at Benton Chapel, but babies are always welcome to be in the sanctuary during the service. The nursery is for infants who can sit up on their own up to 4-year-olds. The nursery is managed by Sarah Yandell and is located downstairs in room G-28 on the first floor of the Divinity School. We ask that you pick up your child from the nursery before the Eucharist. All workers have completed the "Safe Church" training and a background check required by the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee.
Click here to open a document summarizing the safeguarding guidelines at St. Augustine's Chapel.
Children's ChOir
Children's Choir resumes August 25 for the 2024-2025 school year! Before the service, bring your kids downstairs and sign them in for a time of music, games, and singing. Children will return upstairs for the Eucharist. Kids must be 5 and up but no previous experience is required—just come have fun and sing! If you have any questions, email sarah@staugustineschapel.org.
Creation care camp
Creation Care Camp is June 9-12, 9:00am-12:00pm at Edwin Warner Park, for kids ages 4-12 (4-year-olds must be 4 by January 2025). Enjoy crafts, singing, and games, as we learn to care for creation! Click here to register. Questions? Email Sarah@staugustineschapel.org
For information about any of the children’s programs, email Sarah Stell at sarah@staugustineschapel.org.
St. Augustine's Ministry, Staff, Volunteers, and Advisory Board members all undergo "Safeguarding God's Children" training. Click here to open a document summarizing the safeguarding guidelines at St. Augustine's Chapel.