Programs designed with kids and families in mind. The mission of St Stephen’s Children’s Ministry is to empower children and their families to know and follow the way of Jesus in their daily lives. We are a multi-generational learning community helping kids explore and experience Jesus’ way of love, belonging, and serving with others in order to grow in faith and bring these gifts to the world.
SUNDAYS
NURSERY CARE
Available: Sundays from 9:00-11:30 AM throughout the year
Location: Nursery is located just off of the Nave
Ages: Birth – age 3
While children are always welcome in worship, we also provide Sunday morning nursery care for the youngest members of our community. With plenty of age-appropriate books, toys, puzzles, and more, our professional staff will keep your little ones busy!
CHILDREN’S CHAPEL
Meets: Sundays at 10:15 AM throughout the year
Location: Children’s Chapel room across from Nursery
Ages: Potty-trained 3 years old – grade 3
Worship that’s perfect for kids! We pray, sing, listen to Bible stories, and share the ritual of water. Parents drop off children prior to our 10:15 AM service and they rejoin their families in the main worship service at The Peace in time to share in Communion.
ACOLYTES
Open to all kids in grades 2+ throughout the year
Acolytes are essential to our Sunday and other worship services. Think about how different our worship would be without young people to carry the cross and torches to help lead the processions. All youth in grades 2-12 are invited to participate in this ministry. Learn more about Acolytes here
WEDNESDAYS
QUEST KID’S PROGRAM
Meets: Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 PM in the lower level Children’s Ministry rooms
Location: Chancel in the main church
Ages: Potty-trained 3 years old – grade 5
Following our Community Dinner, kids can join our quest to learn more about what it means to have faith in God, learn from Jesus, and be part of a community. Together we will explore bible stories through age-appropriate creative storytelling, prayer, and plenty of fun activities.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Throughout the year, we plan a variety of special events for children and families including Vacation Bible School, overnights, and other surprises! Watch our Events Pages and our parish email communications for more details.
VOLUNTEER WITH CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Our programs wouldn’t be possible without the help of our volunteers! We are seeking volunteers to join us in our Children’s Ministry programs. Missy makes volunteering easy!
SAFE CHURCH
See the Safe Church Practices page for details on St. Stephen’s Church policies and procedures.
