Dear St. Paul’s Parishioner,

We are writing to tell you about a wonderful opportunity for the youth in your family.  St. Paul’s Middle School Youth Group has once again arranged to participate in the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine’s Nightwatch Program in New York City.  The trip is planned for February 4-5.   The Nightwatch Program is an intense one night experience of the Cathedral which includes a time for meeting and mixing, a program highlighting a ministry of the Cathedral, a private demonstration of the Cathedral’s great organ, a candlelight meditation and Eucharist, and a tour that traces the story of the Cathedral and Christian tradition as it is embodied in the building.

The group will travel by bus, leaving midday on Saturday, and returning early evening on Sunday.   Each person will bring his own sleeping bag and pillow, as sleeping arrangements will be on the gym floor.  We will also be bringing our own food for breakfast and snacks, and stopping along the way for Saturday supper and Sunday lunch.  Parents are welcome to join us for this wonderful experience.  We plan to have one chaperone for every 4 or 5 youth.

All youth in 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th graders are invited to attend.  To reserve your spot, return the attached Permission Form along with your check for $68.00 payable to St. Paul’s Church by January 26th, 2006.  If you want to bring a friend, you may request additional copies of the Permission Form from the church office (294-4357).  A limited number of parents may also attend based upon availability.  Because this event has already been heavily subsidized parents will also need to submit the same registration fees.   A complete program schedule, along with a list of items to bring will be sent out once we have received you reservation. 

Remember, space is limited, and the deadline for signing up is January 26th.

The Rev. Alan Gates 

Assistant Rector 


St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Wickford, Rhode Island

Permission Form for Nightwatch

Child’s name ________________________

Parent name _________________________

Address _____________________________

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Home Phone ______________

I hereby give permission for my child ________________________to attend the NIGHTWATCH Program at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in NY, NY on February 4-5, 2006, and to travel by bus, leaving the church at noon on Saturday and arriving back at approximately 3 PM on Sunday.


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Medical coverage company              Medical coverage number

_______________________             __________________________

Name coverage is under            Physician’s name & phone

__________________________      __________________________

Medication your child takes                Allergies


Phone number(s) where parent(s) can be reached: ______________

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Emergency name & phone numbers: ___________________

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In the event that the parents cannot be reached, I authorize the Youth Group leaders, The Rev. Alan Gates, and any other adult chaperones to obtain medical care for my child, in the event that they deem such care necessary because of injury or the onset of illness while my child is under their supervision at this event.


Parent Signature: _________________________ Date: ________________