Children's Ministries & Programs

• Children's Worship — Children learn to worship by worshipping! Children are always welcome in all of our services of worship. To assist our youngest worshippers and their families participate more fully, worship bags and children's bulletins are available at each of the sanctuary entrance along with resources entitled A Children's Guide to Worship for children and Children in the Pew for adults. During the 11:00 service, the pastor leads "A Time With Children" when children age 3 thru 1st grade are invited to the front of the sanctuary. On Sunday when the Lord's Supper is not celebrated, children may leave for Children's Worship to learn more about the scripture for the day and rejoin the congregation during the offering. Fifth graders are invited to lead in worship by serving as Acolytes for the 11:00 service. Workshops on the meaning of Baptism and the Lord's Supper are also offered during the year for children and their parents.

• Godly Play — This is a unique child-centered program of Christian nurture for children ages 3 through 5th grade, offered on Sundays during the Church School hour. See the Godly Play link to learn more about this ministry.

• Nursery — Children come to know God as loving and caring and the church as a place where they belong when they feel safe and loved while in the church's care. We offer nursery care for infants and toddlers during Worship, Church School, and Special Events.

• Summer Vacation Bible School — This is another fun way that children explore the Bible through music, art, storytelling, and recreation. VBS is ordinarily held for several weekday mornings in early June.

Other special fun fellowship events, such as a Halloween Party and a Christmas Craft Night, take place throughout the year.