Table Kids

Kids in Worship:

Learning how to participate in the rhythms of worship as a child is crucial to a continued practice of faith as an adult. On the last Sunday of the month, kids in 2nd grade and up remain in the service so we can worship as one community—we welcome their noises and whispers! Kids are given leadership roles like giving announcements, reading scripture, serving communion, delivering the benediction, etc. On these nights, fidgets and activity bags are available, the sermon is made more accessible, and the nursery remains open.

On the last Sundays of June and July, kids in PreK-1st grade can begin downstairs for Early Childhood Worship—an alternative way to learn the rhythms of worship in a smaller group. They will return to the Sanctuary for communion and worship with their families.

Table Kids Groups

Nursery:

• Our nursery is available for babies and toddlers still in diapers. Room 118 is located on the main level, and is open before the service. Zayn is our nursery lead and is joined by volunteers to rock babies, play with older ones, and read a Bible story each week.

• The nursery remains open even on last Sundays (when older kids remain in worship).

Pre-K through 3rd Grade:

• These ages begin the evening in their groups and return to service in time for communion.

• Check in before service begins and make your way downstairs to drop your child off. Groups are divided by age: Pre-K, Kindergarten-1st, and 2nd-3rd.

• Group time is is led by a paid staff member and assisted by volunteers and includes crafts, music, fine- and large-motor play, and Bible stories that pair with the sermon series.

• Our Director of Kids, Caitlin Schmidt, is responsible for the curriculum development and staffing of this age group.

4th and 5th Grades:

• This small group of older elementary kids—led by Pastor Jae and paid staff—discusses the same topics as the sermon series in age-appropriate ways.

Middle School (6th-8th):

• Middle schoolers are invited to remain in worship with their families.

• Pastor Jae provides middle school families with a learning and reflection guide to work through together—at their own pace, in any order. This guide helps middle schoolers process what they believe by self-reflecting, engaging their family, and engaging the community.

• Middle schoolers can also be paired with an adult mentor—someone in our church community but outside their immediate family—with whom they can connect to talk about life, explore faith, and ask questions.

• Neighborhood small groups for middle schoolers and high schoolers are in formation. If your family is interested, let Jae know below: