Category: Youth & Children
The Story of Esther
Children & Youth, Feb 1,10am
This week, Children’s Sunday School will focus on the story of Esther, whose faith and courage led her to speak up for her people—a powerful story still celebrated today through Purim. Children and youth begin their program in the worship services, and after receiving a blessing, they leave for their activities.Read more
The Summit Bowling
The Alley Lanes, Jan 31, 2:30-4pm
We’re kicking off the year with a bowling social and are excited to gather teens from St. John’s Methodist Church and the United Church of Christ for a fun, shared event. All teens ages 13–19 are welcome. The Summit is a community of teens, who come together in fun, fellowship, mission and service. RSVP with Jen Black.Read more
Nothing Is Impossible with God
Children & Youth, Jan 18, 8:30& 11am
This week in Children’s Sunday School, our children explore the powerful message that nothing is impossible with God. Children and youth begin their program in the worship services, and after receiving a blessing, they leave for their activities.Read more
The Meaning of Baptism
Children & Youth, Jan 11, 10am
This Sunday, we will be exploring the sacrament of baptism. The children will learn about the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist and about the meaning of baptism today. Children and youth begin their program in the worship services, and after receiving a blessing, they leave for their activities.Read more
New Year’s Prayers and Resolutions
Children & Youth, Jan 4, 10am
This Sunday, we will be exploring New Year's prayers and resolutions. The children will reflect on gratitude for the past year, talk about ways they can grow in kindness and faith, and learn how prayer can guide their hopes and goals for the year ahead. We look forward to a thoughtful and joyful lesson together.Read more
Food, Friends & Farolitos
Dec. 21 9:30-11:00am, Dec. 24 12pm, 5pm
As part of our beloved annual tradition, we will prepare more than 200 farolitos in the days leading up to Christmas, decorate the church on Christmas Eve afternoon, and light the candles for the Christmas Eve service. Read more
Children and Youth
Dec 21, 8:30 & 11am
This week, our youth and children will explore the Advent theme of love as they hear the story of Mary and Joseph welcoming baby Jesus. Through storytelling, discussion, and a simple hands-on activity, children will learn that God’s love came into the world as a gift for everyone.Read more
Exploring Joy
Children & Youth, Dec 14, 8:30 & 11am
Joy is something children understand instinctively. They play, laugh, and sing with pure delight — and they easily spot joy in one another. This Sunday they will learn that joy is more than a feeling, that it is rooted in hope, peace, and love, they will begin to recognize the deeper joy that comes from being a disciple of Christ.Read more
Embracing Peace
Children & Youth, Dec 7, 8:30 & 11am
This Sunday, we will embrace Peace and the second week of advent. We’ll explore the Christmas story to see how God’s peace came into the world through Jesus, and we’ll talk about simple ways children can share peace at home and school.Read morePage 2 of 18