Every Sunday children are invited to respond to the sermon and the liturgy through artisitic expression.  Small clipboards with paper and pencil are provided and children may place their drawings in the offering plate as an offering to the Lord.  Their artwork may appear on bulletins, our Website or Facebook from time to time.

During the Sunday School Hour, following church, a children's class is offered for children ages 5-10 and a youth class is offered for those ages 11-14.  On Sundays children will also find coloring sheets and Bible Story books placed on various tables to explore and enjoy with the adults around them.

Once a month, on Second Sundays, there will be additional activities offered for children throughout the morning.  Read all about it below! 

If your child is 5 or younger, we have a wonderful nursery available during both the Worship time and the Fellowship hour and we look forward to getting to know your little one while they spend time with us there.

Second Sundays

The Second Sunday of every month is a special time for our families with young children. 

During Worship:

• There's a children's sermon during our worship and children may come forward at that time. 
• The children are invited to gather around the altar during the Eucharistic Prayers.
• Children and youth are encouraged to take on the responsibilities of reading the scriptures and prayers during the liturgy. 

                      (If you have a young person in your family who would like to participate, please contact us to let us know. )

During the Sunday School Hour:

• There are child-friendly snacks provided.
• Children are invited to gather in the Library for Bible stories, songs, crafts and games that will help the message of the Christian Faith come alive. 

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Fall of 2024)

Dream a little with us.... By fall of 2024, we imagine a children's program that invites wonder and questions as younger Christians learn the unending story of the One who loves us and calls us each by name.  The program is called Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.  And we are praying that God will guide us as this program unfolds.

We periodically hold retreats for young families to teach the children about the sacrament of baptism and communion. The children get an opportunity to make communion bread. They sing. They make arts and crafts. It's a great opportunity for children to learn about the sacraments in a fun and creative way. For information, please contact Melanie Kingsbury, Director of Young Adult and Youth Ministry.