Category: Youth & Children
Jesus’ Transfiguration: A Super Hero’s Reveal
Children & Youth, Feb 15, begins during the worship Service
This Sunday, our children will explore the story of the Transfiguration, when Jesus went up the mountain with Peter, James, and John and was revealed in dazzling glory. To help make this powerful moment a bit more relatable, we will draw parallels to the “reveal” scenes in our favorite superhero stories, when an ordinary person is suddenly shown for who they truly are.Read more
Parents Night Out
Feb 13, 5:30-8:00pm
Children will enjoy a fun, safe evening of Valentine themed activities while parents take time to reconnect, rest, or enjoy a quiet night out together. Whether it’s dinner, conversation, or simply time to breathe, we hope this evening offers a gift of renewal and care.Read more
The Beatitudes
Children & Youth, Feb 8, begins during the worship Service
This week during the children’s Sunday School, our kids will explore the Beatitudes—Jesus’ beautiful words about what it means to live with love, humility, and kindness. Through stories, conversation, and activities, our children will learn that God blesses those who show mercy, seek peace, and care for others.Read more
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 morePage 4 of 20