Sunday School• Childcare • Nursery
At St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, we joyfully welcome children of all ages! As our parish family grows, we are committed to offering a safe, nurturing, and faith-filled environment where children can learn, play, and experience God’s love.
Whether you are visiting, returning, or looking for a new church home, your children are always welcome here.
Sunday Morning Schedule
Childcare~During the Rector’s Forum
Sundays: 9 - 10 AM
Childcare is provided for all ages while adults attend the Rector’s Forum. Children enjoy supervised play, age-appropriate activities, and a warm, friendly environment.
Sunday School & Nursery Care~During Rite II Service
Sundays: 10 - 11 AM
Sunday School ~ All Ages
Children gather for Bible stories, prayer, crafts, and conversation. Lessons are designed to help children grow in faith, build friendships, and discover God’s love in ways that are meaningful and fun.
Nursery Care
Our nursery offers a cozy and caring space for infants and toddlers. Parents are welcome to drop off their little ones before the service or stay until their child feels comfortable.
Quarterly Children’s Eucharist Service
At St. Bart’s, we offer a quarterly Children’s Eucharist service during our Rite II service from 10–11 AM. These child-focused worship experiences include a children’s sermon and opportunities for children to actively participate in the service.
During the sermon, Father Ethan invites children to come around the Holy Table and be part of the service. Children are also encouraged to serve in other roles, such as greeting, handing out bulletins, or reading lessons.
This service helps children feel connected, valued, and engaged in the life of the church, and all children are welcome to join.
No Registration Needed
Just come on Sunday morning—children can join childcare or Sunday School right away.
What to Expect
A warm welcome for every child
Safe, supervised spaces
Caring teachers and volunteers
Age-appropriate lessons, stories, and activities
Opportunities for creativity, community, and worship
We’re Growing!
St. Bartholomew’s is a small but vibrant community, and we are excited to see more families becoming part of our church life. If you have questions or would like a tour of our children’s spaces, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact:
office@stbartsinstpete.org or (727)867-7015
Meet our Sunday School Teacher!
Mrs. Jeanine Campbell-Sutton is our dedicated Sunday School teacher with a lifelong passion for drawing children closer to God. As both an educator and a believer who grew up with a strong, Bible-based foundation, she brings a deep love for Scripture and a heart for helping kids build their own relationship with Christ.
Jeanine has spent the past 17 years teaching in Pinellas County Schools, including 12 years in upper elementary and the last 5 years in gifted and talent studies. Before joining the district, she served as a preschool teacher. She earned her education degree from the USF Bayboro campus and holds endorsements in gifted studies, civics, reading, and ESOL. She also spent several years working as a STEM instructor, adding another dimension to her creative and hands-on approach to teaching.
As a mother of two girls—one in elementary school and one in middle school—Jeanine understands children deeply and brings that insight into every lesson she teaches. In the classroom and in Sunday School, she is known for being kind, fair, balanced, and intentional. She loves incorporating activities that are interactive, meaningful, and designed to help kids connect biblical truth to real life.
Jeanine’s mission in Sunday School is simple: to create a welcoming, engaging, and spiritually rich environment where every child can experience God’s love, explore Scripture with confidence, and grow in their faith. She is grateful to use her years of teaching experience, training, and passion for ministry to serve the church and the next generation.
Meet our Nursery Caregiver Maggy Bolen!
Maggy has called St. Petersburg home for the last three years. She absolutely loves living here and being part of this community. By day, she is a middle school teacher, which means she gets to spend her time navigating the energy and excitement of the classroom!
When she’s not teaching, you’ll usually find her outside soaking up the Florida sunshine or spending quality time with her fiancé. She is deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve on the staff of St. Bart’s and looks forward to caring for the children and connecting with their families at St. Bart’s.