Children's Ministries

“Tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and God's might, and the wonders that God has done.” Psalm 78:4

At the Parish of the Epiphany, our children’s programming focuses on sharing stories: stories from long ago that are central to our faith, as well as stories from our community and our own lives. It’s through our stories that our faith and relationships grow.

We offer faith formation experiences for children every Sunday. On the first Sunday of every month, children and their families join the 10:00 am service of worship in the sanctuary, where their time in worship is supported with special children’s materials and our children’s sermon. Children are also invited to participate in meaningful ways: doing readings, collecting the offering, and acting as acolytes. On the second, third, and fourth Sundays of each month, Church School classes for children in PreK through sixth grade are offered during the first half of 10:00 am service of worship.

Godly Play: Church School for Children in PreK through Sixth Grade
At Epiphany, our Children's Ministry uses a program called Godly Play. Godly Play uses storytelling, play and creation, and wondering to invite children into spiritual practice, and into the knowledge and traditions of the church. The lessons, presented as stories with tactile props, value imagination and children are invited to work with these stories in various ways — drawing, clay, play, writing — as they make these stories their own. 

Our Godly Play P&K class is held in the Chapel (next to the sanctuary) and is for children in preschool and kindergarten.

Our Story Makers 123 class is held in Upper Parish Hall (above the Chapel) and is for children in first, second, and third grade.

Our Explorers 456 class is held in the Parish Library (first floor) and is for children in fourth, fifth, and sixth grade. 

Our next Church School year runs from September 15, 2024 through June 18, 2025. We welcome visitors, and have an open-door policy for parents to join us anytime.  

Midweek
Every first and third Wednesday of the month, September through May, our whole church gathers together in community. We begin at 6:15 pm with an intergenerational dinner, followed by fellowship and children’s programming for those in preschool and elementary school. Children are invited to a time of musical enrichment with our Music Director, including a fun introduction to handbells, and a time of creative, hands-on art and STEM exploration with our Director of Children’s Ministry. During this time, adults and youth are invited to gather for a clergy-led Bible study that is rooted in asking questions, exploring answers, and growing in faith. 

Please reach out to Jeremy and Bryn with any questions. 

Find nourishment at Midweek.

Worship
Children are a joyful and integral part of our community. Children of all ages are always invited to every worship service, and the natural energy and sounds of children are welcome here on Sunday mornings. Special children’s bulletins are available from ushers, as well as materials to help guide children’s worship experience. All people, including children of every age, are invited to partake of communion.