Westminster’s Programs for Children and Youth

Children

God’s Gift, Our Call

The Spiritual Formation Committee looks at the 2007-2008 year as an exciting time and an opportunity for spiritual involvement of our children and youth. We ask for your support and prayers as we begin a new year and a new program. We call to your attention Westminster's Child Protection and Sexual Misconduct Covenant.

 

SundayMornings@Westminster

Nursery & Toddlers

The Nursery Committee oversees the staff and nursery which provides care for infants and toddlers during worship services and other educational opportunities. The nursery is available during the Adult Education hour before church and during each worship service. Children birth to age 3 and their parents are invited to participate in a new Faith Foundation series for infants, toddlers and their parents. The group will meet monthly at 9 AM on Saturdays for study, fellowship, activities and treats for all. Contact Ruth Hein for more information.

 

Children & Worship

Children and Worship is a program for children 4 years old through grade 2. Children are invited to attend in Room 13 when they are dismissed from the worship service after the Children’s Time.

 

Church School: Sundays at the 9th hour and other activities

Age 3 to

Pre-K

Children and teachers will use the Presbyterian curriculum “Bible Quest” this year. Regular monthly fellowship activities are scheduled throughout the year for parents and children.

 

Kindergarten

to Grade 4

Children and teachers will use the Presbyterian curriculum “We Believe” throughout the year in a Workshop Rotation schedule, where one topic is studied for three weeks in three different ways: through Bible stories, through drama, and through arts and crafts. Children are invited to a time of singing from 9:00 - 9:10 AM. Regular monthly fellowship activities are scheduled throughout the year for parents and children.

 

Grades 5-12

Studying the Gospel of Mark with Kathleen Owens and Nancy Zellmer

 

 

 

Children’s Choirs

Galilean Choir

For children in grades 5 through 7, the Galilean Choir rehearses Sunday from 8:45-9:15A.M.  Under the direction of Nancy Prine, the choir prepares to lead in worship every four to five weeks. Contact Nancy Prine.