Children

Our goal is for children to come to know God’s presence in their lives and to be assured that they are cherished and cared for as beloved children of God.

Nursery Care

Nursery care is available during morning and evening worship for infants through three-year-olds. Our dedicated, paid staff are background-checked and adhere to our Child & Youth Protection Policy. During the Summer our nursery is open in the Morning from 10AM – 12:00PM and in the Evening from 4:45PM– 6:15PM. Registration is not required. For questions, email childrensministry@fpcrichmond.org.

Children's Faith Formation

Children’s Ministries serves disciples ages 4 years through 5th grade with weekly faith formation opportunities during morning and evening worship services. There are two age group offerings: 4-year-olds through 2nd grade, and 3rd grade through 5th grade. Faith formation is taught by Children’s Ministry pastors and staff, supported by faithful volunteers.

Sundays

Sunday Mornings from 9:15 to 10:15, children ages 3 through 5th grade are encouraged to attend faith formation classes tailored just for them. The children are divided by age group into three classes: ages 3 & 4 in room 208; ages 5 years through 2nd grade in room 207; and 3rd, 4th, & 5th grades in room 209.

Curriculum:

The Children’s Ministry uses the PC(USA)’s curriculum, “Follow Me: Biblical Practices for Faithful Living.” This curriculum is based on practices Jesus did and taught us to do as faithful followers. It examines where these practices are found in the Bible and how they have been used in the Christian faith then and now.

Our littlest disciples will use “Play-n-Worship: Play-Along Stories for Preschoolers.” They’ll toss bouncy balls in the air to make rain for Noah’s Ark. They’ll clang building blocks together to make thunder and learn how God calms a storm. They’ll hug and hold baby dolls and hear about God’s great care for them!

Children's Chapel

During Sunday Worship, after The Time For Young Disciples, children, ages 3 to 5th grade, leave the sanctuary and go to the chapel, where they sing, pray, and explore scripture. Weather permitting, they can be picked up from the playground.

Wonderful Wednesdays

Wonderful Wednesdays: a six-week program designed to hone our children’s talents and interest in the creative and performing arts. This program for 4-year-olds through 5th grade will culminate in our children sharing their talents in worship. Registration for this program is required, and our $25 fee will cover art supplies, a t-shirt, and snacks and fellowship. For more information, please contact Cindy Jennings

If you want to remain up-to-date with Children’s Ministry, you can sign up for their newsletter by contacting Cate Henderson.