– Children & Youth –
– Children & Youth –
Building Foundations for a Life with God
“Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them, for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.”
Matthew 19: 14
One of the core responsibilities of the Church is to create a pathway for children to come to know God in their lives. Through worship, education, fellowship, service and more, it is our constant goal to allow North Shore Congregational Church to be a place in which our youngest participants can feel comfortable and at home. By creating an environment of welcome and engagement, we long to help all of the children and youth of our church to form lasting foundations that will uphold their faith today, tomorrow, and throughout their lives.
Birth through Elementary
Some children love to sing, others want to run around and play. Some can’t wait to get to Sunday school, while others much prefer to stay with Mom and Dad. Through a variety of opportunities and programs, we seek to make sure there is always a comfortable place for the children of our church!
Crib ‘n Crawler
Every Sunday 9:45 – 11:15 am
Located just down the hall from our worship space, our Crib ‘n Crawler is always open for the youngest among us. While children of all ages are always welcome to stay with us in worship, this space is available for any parents who wish to use it for their infants and toddlers.
Sunday School
September-May
Generally, our 10am worship service begins, each Sunday, with members of all ages together in worship. After the opening of the service, all children age 3 through grade 6, are invited to attend Music & Movement and Godly Fun.
Worship Bags & Binders
Available Every Sunday
For the youngest among us, who could use something to stay busy for part (or all) of our Sunday services, bags and binders full of activities, puzzles and more are available as you enter worship. Visit our Noah’s Ark as you enter or ask an usher for assistance.
KidsConnect@Church
For children in grades 2 – 5
Children come together for the purposes of fostering faith and fellowship among some of our youngest members.
Baptism & Confirmation
Baptism
The Ministers and members of the church are thrilled to share in the blessing and dedication of our children to God. Click below to learn more about the baptism process in our church.
Confirmation
A true and meaningful relationship with God is a blessing we receive as a gift from our families, our friends, and our church community in our childhood years. We reach an age, however, in which our engagement in faith, and the life of the church, needs to be a decision we make for ourselves. This is what the Confirmation journey is all about.
Volunteer Leadership
Do you have a heart for helping the youngest among us discover the presence of God in their lives? Do you find your own faithful growth in the wisdom-filled questions we hear from the children around us? Would you like to be a part of our ministries that service children and youth? From Sunday school classes and youth gatherings to overnights and retreats, we are always thrilled to have adult leaders join in the fun!
Whether it is for one night here or there, or regular help with an ongoing program, Contact Rev. Hall with questions at MartinHall@NSCChurchwi.org, or download our application to volunteer.
Is My Child Safe?
Providing a safe and comfortable environment for children is imperative for the personal and spiritual development of both the children and their parents. Through membership expectations, accountability practices, background checks, and more, we work diligently to see to the well-being and protection of all children at North Shore Congregational Church. Feel free to review our Child Safety Policy and contact us if you have any questions.
