WORSHIP

We love children in church, and all children are welcome to stay with their parents in the Sanctuary during worship. However, parents are also can take their children either to the comfy chairs in the back of the sanctuary to soothe their little ones, or into the Narthex where they can still hear and see the service. Worship bags are also available for children of any age, please ask an usher to receive one prior to the service. Older children and youth have the opportunity to serve as acolytes, helping out with the service in a variety of ways. Finally, the preacher will occasionally do a “Children’s Sermon” where kids are invited forward!

FORMATION

During the 10 AM Sunday Service, children from preschool through 3rd grade may attend Godly Play, a Montessori-based curriculum that uses hands-on storytelling and wondering to introduce children to the Bible stories and church traditions. This group is led out of the sanctuary after the opening Collect (about 10:05 AM). The group then rejoin their parents in the Sanctuary during the Peace prior to Eucharist, about 45 minutes into the service. (See the facilities map for more details).

For a video of what Godly Play is like at St. Timothy’s, click here.

Separate classes are offered for youth in preparation for Confirmation (timed with the Bishop’s Visit… next one is 2027) as well as a Eucharist class for children in 3rd and 4th grade. An annual Vacation Bible School is also conducted for one week in July.

COMMUNITY

Throughout the year, St. Timothy’s offers a variety of experiences, both intergenerational and kid-focused, for our children and youth.
These include Blessing of the Backpacks, Feast of St. Francis, Christmas Pageant, Easter Egg Hunt, Pancake Supper, Vacation Bible School (see below) and many more!
Know that children and youth are always welcome at St. Tim’s!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Every summer, St. Timothy’s hosts a Vacation Bible School (VBS) on its campus for children of the church, our Pre-School, and the community-at-large! This a week long time of fun, faith and fellowship where children age 4 to 4th grade get to learn about God, their faith, and one another in a safe and loving environment. Each year features a different theme (Discovery: Adventure Island, Alaska: True North, Rainforest Falls; the Nature of God) and fun-filled activities around music, art, games and Scripture. VBS generally runs from 9 am to 4 pm and is held around the last week of July. Contact priest@saint-timothys.org for more information and be on the lookout for details about Vacation Bible School 2027!