Children, Birth through Grade 9
Enjoying the Service with a Baby
If you have a baby who is not yet walking, you are welcome to bring them into worship in our sanctuary, or sit in the Quiet Room, where your young one can play, nap, or cuddle with you as you watch the service through a large window. Speakers play the audio, so you can hear the sermon and music.
Toddler Care and Preschool
Children who have begun to walk through early 3-year-olds are lovingly cared for in our Toddler Room. Our staff provide tender attention, age-appropriate activities, and supervised play inside and in our outdoor toddler play area. A small snack is also offered. Care is offered until fifteen minutes after the service ends, so that parents can enjoy coffee and conversation in the Narthex before picking up their child. Parents must check children in at each visit and are asked to leave a cell phone number so that staff can text you if your child needs a diaper change, help with the toilet, or otherwise is in need of parental attention.
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade
For our Kindergarten through 2nd grade children, we have great teachers who use “Let’s Learn with Bluey.” This curriculum uses discussions and games about the animated series Bluey to learn about teamwork, perseverance, communication, friendship, mindfulness, respect, inclusivity, sharing, listening, curiosity, patience, and caring. Children will be offered a snack each week.
3rd – 5th Grade
Our 3rd-5th graders are currently learning about some amazing people with the curriculum about Holy Trouble Makers and Unconventional Saints. Holy Troublemakers & Unconventional Saints is a book that teaches kids (and adults) stories that emphasize love, justice, kindness, and courage. The stories focus on women, LGBTQ, Black, Indigenous, and other people of color who are too often written out of religious narratives. This beautifully illustrated book tells the stories of these people of diverse faiths who rocked the religious boat on behalf of love and justice. Children will be offered a snack each week.
6th Grade and up
Our 6th-9th graders are currently exploring some interesting topics with the 5th Dimension curriculum which utilizes episodes from Twilight Zone. At each class, we pop some popcorn and an entire episode is viewed, a distinct advantage when discussion is the intention. After viewing, the class engages in discussion and activities designed to encourage deep contemplation of issues.
OWL 7th – 9th Grade
This program is offered every other year, next session is planned for the 2024-25
Our Whole Lives helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their relationships, sexual health and behavior. With a holistic approach (PDF), Our Whole Lives provides accurate, developmentally appropriate information about a range of topics, including relationships, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, sexual health, and cultural influences on sexuality.
Questions?
Please email our Director of Religious Explorations
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