Christian Education for Children

Our Sunday School classes for children PreK-8th grade are built around the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s curriculum called Follow Me: Biblical Practices for Faithful Living. “This curriculum is based on practices Jesus did and taught us to do as faithful followers. Written for people of all ages who wish to live out their faith, this curriculum examines where these practices are found in the Bible and how they have been used in Christian faith then and now.”

Each week, all grades will be learning about the same biblical principles and stories in age-appropriate ways, allowing us to be in conversation about what we are learning together.

We’ll all begin in worship together and then, after the Word for the Children which follows the second scripture reading, all children who wish to participate in Sunday School may head to their classrooms on the second floor of the Christian Education wing (the northeast corner of the building) with their classroom shepherd.

Classes end when worship ends and we ask that students through 4th grade are picked up by an authorized person once worship has ended so our teachers might also enjoy fellowship time during Social Hour.

For kids entering 3rd grade and younger, our Wiggly Worship Tables offer hands-on materials like whiteboards, markers, erasers, and soft felt building supplies to help keep little hands busy while hearts and minds engage with worship. These tables are thoughtfully placed to give children a clear view of what’s happening up front, and are located near pews where families can sit together, modeling and encouraging age-appropriate participation in the worship service.

We encourage kids entering 4th grade and older to support our youngest worshippers by sitting in the pews after picking up a Summer Worship Kit from the narthex. Older kids are also welcome to borrow a Bible from the Wiggly Worship tables to follow along and grow in their own worship experience.

Our hope is to send a clear and joyful message: worship is for everyone—especially children. Our worship of God isn’t complete without them. The Wiggly Worship Tables are designed to meet kids where they are, just as they are, inviting them into our shared experience of faith.

Children are our fellow congregants. As a faith community, we make a commitment at baptism to help nurture and guide one another, and encourage one another to know and follow Christ and be faithful members of Christ’s church. Here are a few ways we encourage people to welcome children into worship and support them in their faith journey:

Take a moment during the Passing of the Peace, Social Hour, service or Christian Education events to greet families and get to know the names of the family members.
Sign up to help with Sunday School.
Help preschoolers and elementary-aged kids learn to navigate the worship service—they’re newer to this than you are! Help them read the bulletin, locate hymns, and read along with prayers and liturgy.
It’s not always easy to recognize some needs. Some people, children and adults alike, may hum, make unfamiliar vocalizations or noises, or demonstrate other behaviors that allow them to express themselves during the service. Everyone belongs in worship. Please welcome questions children have about differences of all kinds so they might learn how to delight in the diversity of God’s beautiful creation along with God.
Remember how it was when you were a child, and remember the adults who helped you grow your faith. Help create an environment in which our kids can learn, feel, and share Christ’s love as we all do!

Cherub Choir Pre-K - 1st Grade

Directors: LeAnn Malecha & Isabelle Esquivel Thursdays 4:30-5:00 p.m. in the Chapel.

The choir sings for worship every six weeks or so from September through April, plus special services including the annual Christmas Pageant.

Faith Choir 2nd - 6th Grade

Director: Gloria Song

Thursdays 4:20-5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

The choir sings for worship every six weeks or so from September through April, plus special services such as the Christmas Pageant.

Alpha Omega Chimers 2nd - 6th Grade

Director: Gloria Song

Sundays 11:00-12:00 p.m. in the Bell Room.

This beginning training group for handbells is open to anyone in 3rd through 5th grade. It provides a chance to start learning the fun of handbell ringing.