Northminster Kids
The Children’s Ministries’ Mission:
To teach and nurture children to grow in their faith in God.
Core values:
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- INCLUSIVE AND ACCEPTING: Strive to see our children and youth through the eyes of God, foster a welcoming atmosphere and embrace the individuality and uniqueness of all children of God.
- LOVING: Create an environment where children and youth know the love of God and share that love with others.
- SPIRITUALLY ENGAGING: Engage the children and youth to grow in their relationships with God, friends, and family.
Looking for a way to get plugged in to the life & ministry of Northminster?
Join us in Northminster Kids! There’s lots of opportunities available and it’s always a team approach! To volunteer or ask a question, click on the button to contact Jennifer Filpi, Director of Children and Family Ministries.
Nursery
Northminster provides nursery services for infants through preschoolers so that adult caregivers can participate in the church services and church activities. Nursery care is available for all regular service times and other events as scheduled. The nursery is staffed with experienced childcare workers who provide a loving, caring environment. A brief lesson is provided each week and adult caregivers are provided additional resources to use at home.
Sunday School
For Pre-K through 5th grade students, Sunday School meets every Sunday at 9:30 am.
For children, Northminster uses a team approach to teaching Sunday School and uses art, science, and cooking to explore God’s Word! We will explore a Biblical theme for about 4-6 weeks and incorporate mission projects, as well as gather for intergenerational Sunday School regularly. Spark Rotation: Activate Faith is the curriculum resource. This Sunday School class will resume on September 15, 2024.
Prayground
We invite children to use this space to worship God during our service. You will find children’s Bibles, coloring sheets, and various activities to help our children engage in worship. An adult facilitator will sit in this space during this time to help these children. We also invite parents and grandparents to sit near this space to help each child participate in worship.
You can pick-up a coloring sheet or sermon notes at church from the worship bag cart!
Kids, Youth, and Parent Night
A monthly gathering, 6:00-7:30pm.
Kids, youth, and parents will gather each month for community & connection. Each month has a different theme! Friends are ALWAYS welcome!
Schedule:
- 6:00-6:30pm~ Dinner
- 6:30-7:30pm~ Activities
- Kids Gathering: Come spend some time with friends! Enjoy fellowship, fun, and mission together!
- Youth Group: Come spend some time with friends and grow in faith!
- Parents Small Group: Honest conversations with other parents about life, faith, kids, and parenting!
Special Events for Kids and Families
- Advent Workshop
- Lent Workshop
- Easter Eggstravaganza
- Back-to-School Blessing
- Halloween Trunk or Treat
- Live Nativity
- Family Game nights
- Intergenerational Gatherings
- Mission Projects
- Kids, Youth, and Parent Nights
Northminster Day School (NDS)
Established in 1984, this education ministry is for preschool-aged children. Northminster Day School (NDS) is dedicated to providing children of our congregation and community with a Christian-based education through a variety of learning experiences that nurture the emotional, physical and spiritual development of a child. Classes are for children aged twelve-months-old to five-years-old.
