Godly Play (select materials pictured above) is the cornerstone of our elementary school children’s faith formation. Children hear the stories and are encouraged to learn through wonder and play.
CHILDREN & YOUTH
Godly Play meets weekly, except on the first Sunday each month. Following the Blessing of the Children, all Kindergarten-3rd grade students are invited to join Heidi Croy for a time of wonder and learning. In most religious education, children are told who God is. In Godly Play, children discover who God is. Godly Play helps children explore their faith through story, gain religious language, and enhance their spiritual experience through wonder and play. Using the principles of learning in the Montessori method, we respond to the child’s request to ‘help me do it by myself.’
Godly Play takes place during the 10:00 a.m. service. Children are blessed during the service and led to the Godly Play room. Children will be encouraged to explore their thoughts, ideas, and feelings about the Godly Play story and will be equipped with resources to continue the experience at home. We encourage families to share Bible stories and wonder together. On Communion Sundays we have a Prayground with special activities where children come during the Grateful Response.
Little Ones Room
The Little Ones Room is open at 9:40 a.m. every Sunday for the 10:00 a.m. service for babies and children up to age 3, on the third floor. Trained caregivers are there to care for your children while you worship and during 2nd Hour Faith Formation.
The Little Ones Room is open at 9:40 a.m. every Sunday for the 10:00 a.m. service for babies and children up to age 3, on the third floor. Trained caregivers are there to care for your children while you worship and during 2nd Hour Faith Formation.
Youth
Third Sunday gatherings continue with the addition of Families. 5-7:30 p.m. with dinner, worship and then time to learn and have fun. We also encourage our Youth to participate in 2nd Hour Music activities on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Sundays (11:00-12:00) and help serve at the Community Dinner on the 2nd Sunday each month. On February 22, 2025, we will travel to Toledo for a Presbytery wide youth service project and fun day. Email Leslee Kirkconnell for more information.