Children’s Ministry
Nursery (Age 4 & Under)
While children and infants are always welcome to be in church with their families, we offer a safe and friendly environment for infants and small children in our nursery at both the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. services. Our trained attendants provide warm and gentle care for your little ones while you worship.
Sunday School (Ages 4-10)
Our Sunday school starts at 9 a.m. on Sunday mornings. We use the "Godly Play" curriculum, which enables older and younger children to hear a Bible story and then explore it through their choice of special projects, art, storytelling, reading, or music. To attend Sunday school, children come to the Sunday school room and sign in. Our program adjourns in time for children to return to the sanctuary for Communion with their families.
We Value Family
In recognition of the high value we place on our children’s participation and presence in worship, Children and teens along with their families, participate as acolytes, chalice ministers, ushers, greeters, lectors and intercessors. Please contact Sarah Dougherty, for more information about the Ascension children’s ministry.
Lent
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Join us for the annual Shrove Tuesday pancake supper on Tuesday, March 4. Drop by anytime between 5 and 7 p.m. for delicious pancakes (gluten free will also be available) and fun fellowship for all ages. Historically, Shrove Tuesday was the last time to eat fat, butter, and eggs – the ingredients used in pancakes that many people decided to fast from during Lent. In French, it’s called Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday! The cost is $10 per person/$30 family maximum. To pay online, click here and choose “pancake supper” in the drop down menu.
Wednesday Night Lenten Suppers
On Wednesday nights during Lent, join us for Lenten Suppers from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Supper begins at 5:30 p.m., and programming for all ages takes place from 6-6:30 p.m. SONshine singers will rehearse with Cindy Lindeen-Martin, while older youth and adults will explore the Passion of Christ: Drama, Music and Art. Can’t make it to supper, but want to come to the program? Great! Can’t stay for programming, but want to come for an easy supper? Please come! The cost is $10 per person/$30 family maximum. Nursery will be available for ages 0-3. To pay online, click here and choose “Lenten supper” in the drop down menu.
Giving Boxes for Heifer International
During Lent, children and youth are encouraged to pick up a collection box and to put money in it for Heifer International. They will return the boxes on Easter.
Heifer International partners with smallholder farmers – especially women farmers – to improve their families’ food security and increase their incomes. They offer tools, training and resources that help farmers work together to build profitable, sustainable businesses with strong market linkages. To learn more, click here.
