Children are an important part of our congregation at Saint Matthew's. They can be found in almost every area of church from Sunday School, Acolyting, Choir, Coffee Hour, Youth Group, and in the center of campus on the playground. The playground is a great place for parents to meet and get to know each other.
Learn a bit about what we offer our children below or reach out to our Family and Children's Director directly by clicking HERE!
Due to COVID-19, our in-person activities for children requires us to wear masks and be socially distanced. We are continuing this important ministry online as well. Click on the Upcoming Children's Events box below for current 2021 information and our calendar.
Due to COVID-19, our in-person activities for children requires us to wear masks and be socially distanced. We are continuing this important ministry online as well. Click on the Upcoming Children's Events box below for current 2021 information and our calendar.
Children 4 years through 6th grade meet Sunday mornings to learn about God, make friends, and have fun. We strive to provide a positive atmosphere where learning about God is FUN!
Classrooms: Pre-K & Kindergarten (Room C-1) 1st-3rd Grade (Room B-3) 4th-6th Grade (Room C-4) Sunday School follows the school schedule, so there is a summer break. Registration is ongoing throughout the year for newcomers. Sunday School is temporarily offered online on Zoom. |
Children's chapel is held at both the 9AM & 11AM services. It occurs during the sermon. Children 4-7 years old begin the service with their families, and are escorted to the old sanctuary after the Gospel reading for a short age appropriate sermon, songs, dance, and a closing prayer. They rejoin the congregation and their families at the Peace.
Children's Chapel at 9 a.m. also includes children viewing from home over Zoom. |
Sunday mornings our loving nursery staff can be found reading books and engaging in active play with children up to 4 years of age. They work to provide an environment that is safe and clean, and full of love and laughter so every child can experience the wonderful love of God.
Our nursery is located in room C-2 and is temporarily unavailable. |
Children's activities are not just for Sunday mornings. We also offer events throughout the year for children as well as families. Below is a sample:
Vacation Bible School Fall Festival Christmas Pageant Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt Children's Choir Family Bingo Family Movie Night w/s'mores & Hot Chocolate Chapel Rock |
Children's Choir meets a couple times a month with our wonderful music director, Rachel Salemi. For more information on how to sign up, contact Rachel at rachel.salemi@gmail.com
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Communion classes are offered each fall for children and parents that wish to have a deeper understanding of the Eucharist, either before or after receiving it for the first time. These classes are optional, but are engaging and enlightening for both parent and child. Registration is required.
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We love any occasion to gather our kiddos and families together for faith, fellowship, and just good ole' fun! We have family bingo, movie nights, Easter egg hunts, and so much more. To see what activities or events we have coming up, click the image above.
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Our volunteers are true treasures. They teach Sunday School and Children's Chapel. They help with children's events like Vacation Bible School, the Easter Egg Hunt, and so much more.
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