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Sunday Morning Programs
Joy Trek is our 9:30am Sunday School program for PreK-Kindergarten children (age approx. 2-5) to learn a Bible story each week. Each Sunday they will hear the story, do a craft and sacred sharing moments and have something to bring home. Contact Sam Leahy for more information.
PEAK Adventures (Purposeful Experiences & Activities for Kids) is our 9:30am Sunday School program for children in grades 1-6. Each week children will learn a Bible story and do an activity such as Art, Cinema, Cooking, Games, Science and Storytelling. Children may also participate in music time as well. Contact Sharon Oliver for more information.
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Holy Listening
To further our mission of caring for the spiritual lives of our children, St. Luke's offers a Holy Listener (HL), a St. Luke's adult who has been trained in the spiritual gift of listening to a child in a special way using tools that allow them to feel God's presence and comfort. It is not professional counseling but an opportunity to share God's loving presence with a child who might be experiencing a crisis of any sort (divorce of parents, loss of a loved one, moving to a new school/home, illness, bullying, transition, death of a pet, family financial or health difficulties, etc.) in their life. The short meeting could be a one time event or ongoing. (Our Safe Sanctuary policy would apply to make sure all parties are meeting in a secure, safe and welcoming environment.) Parents can request that a HL meet with their child through our Staff and will be informed if a meeting occurs. Any information shared will be held in confidence within our Holy Listening Team. Click here to go to our Center for Spiritual Engagement website and meet our Holy Listening leaders.
Click here to order "The Golden Cord" by Rev. Dr. Leanne Hadley. A book that gently explains death to a grieving child.
Childcare
Nursery care is available during all of our worship services for children birth through age 2 and through age 3 during our 9:00 and 10:30am services. Nursery care is also available during other events and programs as scheduled and needed. Contact Sam Leahy for more information.
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Other Programs & Events for Children & Families
SLY, Jr. - is our fellowship program for children in grades 5 & 6 and meets once or twice a month to have fun, learn, and discuss various aspects of the Christian faith. Click here for current schedule. Email Sharon for more information.
Acolytes - An opportunity for children in 2nd-6th grade to participates as Acolytes in the worship service.
P.R.A.Y. Program - is designed for kids grades 1-12 who are interested in growing in faith and service. Can be connected to a local scouting program. Offered in January of every other year.
Family Movie Night - Families gather at the church several times a year for a family friendly movie, popcorn, and time together. Bring your pj's and blankets!
Children's Library - Come browse the collection of books and DVDs in the Faith Harder Children's Library downstairs in the Goliath area. A wide variety of items are available to check ouy. Opportunities are available to help maintain the children's library once a month.
Fall Festival - a community fair held during October to celebrate our pumpkin patch. Gather for fun, games, crafts, and trunk or treating.
Parent's Night Out - is a cooperative group of families with young children who gather once a month to alternate providing childcare so that other parents can enjoy an evening out.
Parent's Time Away - Offered monthly to families with young children to give parents some time to themselves while our childcare staff cares for their children in a fun and nuturing environment.
Wacky Week - Fun mornings for kids ages 2 1/2 through grade 3 during school breaks. Registration is required.
Vacation Bible School - is our yearly summer highlight. Each summer children come and enjoy learning Christian principles in a fun-filled environment. Our morning VBS is held in lune for one week. Open to children age 4 by Sept. 30 through entering 5th grade.
Tree Lighting - happens the Sunday after Thanksgiving (or the first Sunday of Advent) each year to welcome the Advent season. This special evening service for families concludes with the lighting of our tree!
Children's Christmas Pageant - is a musical presentation of the Christmas story presented by our Sunday School children.
Children's Christmas Eve - Two services on Christmas Eve are geared towards both children and adults.
Easter Fun Day - a community fair held during the weekend of Palm Sunday where we gather for fun, games, crafts, and much more.
Children's Dinner Theater - is our annual spring show performed by and for children. Children in grades 1-6 may be part of the cast. A kid-friendly dinner is served before the show.
Family Camp - Every summer our families gather for informal and recreational camping over a week in late July. Campfires, games, potlucks, and more are all a part of this great experience.
Holiday Shop - provides an affordable Christmas shopping experience for children up to age 12.
Music Programs for Children
Kidz Prayz - Kidz Prayz (grades 1-6) choir rehearses Sunday mornings after Sunday School and sings for the prelude for Sunday morning worship four to five times a year. The children learn Christian principles through song in addition to experiencing music through singing and playing instruments. Contact Kay Coryell for more information.
Cherub's Choir is a music and movement program for children age 3 through Kindergarten. The children learn about Christian values through song in a nurturing environment and develop motor skills through movement and playing instruments. They also perform at various worship services and events throughout the year. Parents are encouraged to attend rehearsals with their children. Contact Kay Coryell for more information.
Tone Chimes - Children in grades 4-6 are invited to participate in this fun and musical program. No experience necessary. Meets Wednesday nights at 7:25pm. Contact Kay Coryell for more information.
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Children's Ministry Staff Contact Info
If you have any questions you may contact:
Sharon Oliver
Director of Children's Ministry
303-791-0659 x127
or email Sharon
Click for Sharon's bio
Sam Leahy
Director of Early
Childhood Ministry
303-791-0659 x140
or email Sam
Click for Sam's bio