– Children & Youth –
Every parent coming into a church wonders the same thing…‘Is there a place for my child.’ Whether in worship, in Sunday school, or in nursery care, a priority goal of our ministries is to ensure that children of all ages are able to feel at home as part of our church family.
Learn a little about our Sunday morning ministries for children, and feel free to contact us for more information.
Sunday School
– Note: The children’s programming described below represents that which takes place during our normal Sunday schedule. Children’s ministries throughout the pandemic have taken place in a balance of digital, mailed and in-person offerings that will continue through the summer of 2021. We look forward to resuming more regularly scheduled activities starting in the fall. –
K3 through grade 8
Every Sunday during our 10 am worship service
The Sunday school program of North Shore Church seeks to expose children to the stories of the Bible, increase their familiarity with the narrative of our faith, and inspire the lifelong journey of an ever-deepening relationship with God in Jesus Christ. Through everything from Bible reading and conversations to games, skits and crafts, the children of the church are engaged in reflection about God’s work and love in our lives.
The Sunday school program runs year-round during the 10 am worship service. Kids typically begin in worship in the sanctuary at 10 am and then proceed to Sunday school after a Children’s Message. Exceptions to the schedule include our monthly Pageant Sundays, certain holidays, and other special programs.
With any questions, please contact our Director of Children’s Ministries, Leslie Krueger at lrkrueger74@gmail.com.
Registration
Regular participants are encouraged to register for the program.
Crib ‘n Crawler
Newborn to Pre-K
every Sunday from 9:45 – 11:15 am
Our Crib & Crawler offers an appealing and nurturing environment, staffed to care for newborns to three-year-olds, 9:45 – 11:15 am every Sunday. Our goal is to provide safe and loving care for these youngest members of our church family, better enabling parents to participate in worship. While we are glad to have children of all ages worship with us in the sanctuary, the Crib ‘n Crawler’s staff is always prepared to welcome and care for your child.
The Crib ‘n Crawler is typically staffed with two adults, and parents are given a pager that will be used should their child need them for any reason during worship.
Registration
Regular participants are encouraged to register for the program.
Children in Worship
While all children ages 3 and above generally start in worship before going to Sunday school, children of all ages are always welcome to remain in worship throughout the service. For those who benefit from something to keep them occupied while in worship, binders and bags full of activities, coloring pages, crossword puzzles and more are available. Visit our Noah’s Ark as you enter or ask an usher for assistance.
Children’s Offerings
Children have the opportunity to bring their own offering to their classroom or Children’s Chapel, each Sunday. Families receive periodic information about this opportunity and can choose to participate if they wish. All of the monies contributed by the children are sent to a chosen benevolence the children learn about at various points throughout the year. In recent years, our primary partner for this ministry has been Happy Life Children’s Home in Nairobi, Kenya.
Volunteers Needed
The Sunday school program of North Shore Church is almost entirely reliant upon volunteer leadership. Our weekly programs require a minimum of 3-4, and sometimes as many as 8-10, volunteer leaders and teachers on a Sunday morning.
Sunday school teachers are asked to review and prep a lesson to be led during the 10 am worship service, while additional adults are needed to be present in the classrooms and assist the teacher as she/he needs. All volunteers receive the blessing of working with the youngest members of our church family and learning from the wonderful questions they ask and ideas they explore.
To learn more, please contact one of our Ministers or our Director of Children’s Ministries, Leslie Krueger at lrkrueger74@gmail.com.
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.
Learn more about our Children’s & Youth Ministries
Sunday morning programming is only a piece of the programs and ministries we offer to the children and youth of our church.
Learn more about our Children’s & Youth Ministries
Sunday morning programming is only a piece of the programs and ministries we offer to the children and youth of our church.