Children’s Ministry

Nursery

Nursery Care is offered for infants and preschoolers

Wonder Church

Engaging Church School for Children aged three through 6th grade

2023-2024 Year Begins September 2023
Sundays during the 10:30 am service Drop-off begins at 10:20 am

Children are split into two age groups after their initial worship time together in the Wonder Chapel. Meet in the Wonder Chapel (to the left and down the hall from the main parking lot doors)

Wander through a forest, by a garden or near a stream with a child and you will see them fill with wonder. They stop to look at every blade of grass, every flower petal, every drop of water.  They are fully present, right where they are, and they are full of wonder.  Theologians have long said that when we experience wonder, we experience the holy.  

Children age three-sixth grade are invited to participate in Wonder Church. The Wonder Church experience will begin with Wonder Chapel. In the Wonder Chapel children are invited into a wonder-filled space where they can play with light, create art, say prayers, learn songs and experience wonder together. After about 20 minutes of worship in the Wonder Chapel, children will divide into age groups for developmentally appropriate scripture lessons and community building.

Godly Play

Preschool age three - Second Grade

Godly Play is a Montessori inspired approach to early Christian formation. Teachers use simple wooden and felt props to tell the stories of our scriptural narrative and invite children to approach these stories with curiosity and wonder. Through storytelling and play, children begin to learn the liturgical language of the Episcopal faith and gain an understanding of God's intimate presence in their lives.

Weaving God’s Promises

Third Grade - Fifth Grade

Through Weaving God’s Promises children will learn how God’s promises of salvation are woven into our lives. Children will practice Christ’s way of Love, not only in the church, but in the world. This age group is also increasingly social, so Christian Community is vital. They will eat snacks, play games and have a lot of fun too. To learn more about Weaving God’s Promises visit https://www.weavinggodspromises.org/