Children participate in the beginning of the worship service with the whole congregation where they sing songs, greet one another, and participate in the "Children's Time', a short children's sermon in the sanctuary. They are then invited downstairs to finish the worship hour.
Upon entering the children's worship center, they participate in a Godly Play style story. A story from scripture or church tradition is presented, and children and leaders together ask "wondering" questions about the story. "I wonder what your favorite part of the story is?... I wonder how the disciples felt when they heard Jesus say..." Worship continues with a time for responding to the story through activities. Then the time concludes back together for a feast and blessing as they children leave.
Past Events and Traditions
Palm Sunday processional with palm branches
Easter breakfast and egg hunt
3rd Grade Bible presentations in spring
Giving garden watering and harvesting in spring and summer
End of summer picnic in September
Alternative Giving Fair and Advent Celebration in November