Children At St. Stephen's we provide a rich and happy environment for our children to learn about God. Look to the list below to learn about what St. Stephens offers for our youngest members. Come Join Us!
Our ushers are available to direct you to the Sunday School classrooms or the nursery.
Sunday School Children's Christian Formation
Christian Formation is anything that helps a child grow with and towards God. For Christians, formation is a lifelong pursuit that includes not only education and learning, but experiences in worship, outreach, and renewal as well. At St. Stephens, we encourage our children and youth to grow as they join in worship and in Sunday morning classes, summer Vacation Bible School, seasonal celebrations, training about the Eucharist and other sacraments, and much more.
It is our mission to make this time valuable for the children for the rest of their lives. We want the students to develop a thirst for learning. Christian Education gives our children an opportunity to bond with Christian friends and men-tors. Class time offers literacy in Bible reading, music, people in the Bible, prayer, and learning about the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Not necessarily in that order.)
Sunday School is for children 3 yrs through 5th grade. Every Sunday at 10:30 am in the classrooms in the Sunday School hallway The children will join the service and will be seated on rugs in front of the altar and will be dismissed to share communion with their family.
The first Sunday of each month, the children will join the service for a special children's sermon.
If you would like to volunteer in our Children's Christian Formation, please contact the Parish Office. All volunteers are Safe Church Trained which is provided on-line.
Nursery
Our Nursery is open for the 10:30 am service and serves ages infants to age three. The nursery’s mission is to keep infants and toddlers in a safe and happy environment. If the child’s age and interest permit, simple books and songs can introduce the children to the Christian life. Age-appropriate toys are available for all the children
The nursery staff are all Safe Church certified.
During special services, nursery services may also be provided.
