Plenty of churches have programs for children apart from the Sanctuary during their main service. Why doesn’t First United? We know that bringing your children to worship isn’t always be easy, but it is so important to their faith formation. Children who experience intergenerational worship are far more likely to seek out a nurturing church home as adults than those who to to children’s church.
Matthew 18: 2-6 (CEB)
In intergenerational worship, children learn that They belong here.
They are an important member of God’s multigenerational family — a part of something bigger. God speaks to and through us all, especially children. They can witness the drama of baptism and share Communion as experiences of God’s covenant with us and our promises to God.
After Time for Sharing, children up to age 5 are welcome to stay in worship or to go to our nursery in room 15. Resources for young children in worship can be found at the back of the Sanctuary and near the entrance doors at the front left corner.
First United’s nursery provides quality childcare. Our nursery includes a cheerful play area stocked with age-appropriate toys and activities and a quiet area for sleeping, changing, and feeding. During worship, we provide a simple snack. Parents sign their children in and out. With the return to indoor worship, the nursery also is reopening.
Those in kindergarten and above will find many ways to worship in our Sanctuary! Children’s bulletins, crayons, dolls, a children’s table, note supplies for teens, and more all are available near the entrance doors at the front of the Sanctuary.