Ministry for Family

At FCC we believe that children learn about God’s love by being loved unconditionally by God’s People. All of our ministries to and with children and youth reflect God’s great love for them. If there is anything we can do to make your family’s worship or Christian education experiences more meaningful, please contact Rev. Holly Irvin  (hirvin@blmfcc.org).  Permission Slip can be accessed here:  permissionslip youth 2021

 

Sunday School

Sundays at 10:15 a.m. during the school year.

All children and youth Grades 1-12 are invited to participate in Sunday School. Sunday School classes are taught by teachers whose number one priority is loving your child. In class, children and youth will learn that God loves everyone, no matter what. They will learn that God created each of in God’s image (Genesis 1:27). Through stories, age appropriate activities and games, young people will explore what it means to follow Jesus. Young children learn Bible stories through play while they imagine what it might have been like to be part of the story. As the curriculum progresses, older children and youth learn to think about context, interpretation, and life application. At every age, we want students to understand the Bible’s important place in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) tradition.

Youth Group 

Children and youth in 3rd-12th grades are encouraged to participate in youth group. Youth group has a different focus from Sunday School. FCC Youth group has an intentional focus on friendships, community, and FUN.

The youth group meets once per month on Sunday evenings, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., during the school year.  The evening usually consists of experiential lessons, games, and “Awesome and Awful,” a time for students to share what’s happening in their lives

Nursery:

During service, childcare is available in the nursery for children who have not started kindergarten yet. All of our nursery staff have been thoroughly background checked and are kind, loving adults. We know there is nothing more important to you than the health, safety, and happiness of your child. Thank you for trusting us with your amazing little one. We promise to treat him/her with compassionate, loving care. We promise to model God’s love every minute we are caring for your child.

The nursery is on the lower level across from the elevator.  You can visit any time!

A few items of note:

  • A nursery staff member will help you with check in, explaining registration procedures.  If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask. We want you to be comfortable.
  • Please label your child’s belongings.
  • If your child is sick, please stay home and snuggle. We will see you next week!

 

Worship and Wonder:   

A Montessori-based program, Children Worship & Wonder, is led by a trained Storyteller and Greeters and provides children with the tools, the language, and the safe space to deepen their relationship with God.   Children can join Worship and Wonder simply by exiting the sanctuary, following Time for Children, during first service worship. A Worship and Wonder Greeter will meet them at the back of the sanctuary and guide them to the Children’s Worship Center. Following first service worship, parents and guardians pick up their children downstairs (room 128) at the Children’s Worship Center.

Each week, children hear stories from scripture and learn about God while they are experiencing the presence of God. They are invited to enter into the stories and form responses out of their own rich life experiences. They learn about traditional worship practices by participating in them. A typical worship includes singing, prayer, the reading of scripture, storytelling and sharing, an offering, a feast time, and a benediction. This way of being in worship with children respects the developmental abilities of children.

 

Youth Group Rooms

Our Youth Groups recently had the opportunity to design and create their own spaces! The High School group opted for a big screen tv, Nintendo Switch, ping-pong table, and relaxed seating. The Jr. High group went the more zen route with flexible low seating, lots of lighting, a vine wall, mini fridge with snacks, and an Infinity Digital Game table! 

The youth are all so proud of what they’ve accomplished, and it’s awesome for them to have a space they can call their own! We’re thrilled to share this space with them!