Children’s Program Ignite!
Moving to Tuesdays
4:30-6:00pm in the fall beginning September 23
Fun-filled time packed with engaging activities, games, mission opportunities, music, and includes pizza dinner.
Two groups
Preschool - Kindergarten
Kindergarten - 5th grade
For Kindergarteners, parents decide what group is the best fit.
Led by Charlotte Marjorie and Samantha Samuels, experienced music teachers.
Free will donation for the program.
Questions? Contact Rev. Candace Veon-Nyiri at candace@fpcbirmingham.org
Everybody’s Kids
Our Children’s and Family Ministries programs offer faith formation opportunities designed to nurture the spirit and help children and families grow in their understanding of the biblical story.
What's happening for children and youth on Sunday mornings this summer?
Summer is here—the sun is shining, families are enjoying school vacation and we’re embracing a relaxed rhythm for our Sunday morning Children’s and Family schedule. We’re focusing on growing in God’s love in a flexible format.
Infants through 2 year-olds
Nursery care by our Hand-in-Hand staff in the Whale room (Room 102—Whale Room).
3 years through Grade 2 will be dismissed after the “Time with Younger Church” to our new “Pray and Play” program for a variety of activities including bible story, crafts, and play outside on the playground, weather permitting. (Parents will be directed to pick children up in the Worship Wonder Room 208 or the Playground depending on the weather.)
Grades 3, 4 and 5 will remain in worship with our new and improved awesome Worship Bags filled with items and activities to keep them plugged into worship.
Youth in Grades 6-12 will remain in worship. (Any 6th-12th grade youth who would like to assist in the “Pray and Play” program for our younger children, please contact Rev. Candace or Nancy Quigley ahead of Sunday morning.) As always, if your child needs a quiet place, the Family Lounge across from the sanctuary is available for you to sit together with books and activities.
K-5th grade
In CrossWalks, children K-5th grade follow a Workshop Rotation Model program. Every five weeks, a theme or Bible lesson is the focus for “workshops” designed to teach that lesson by engaging the children’s multiple intelligences. We have rooms that help define the learning that takes place there. Parable Place (Room 213) - Puppetry and dramatic expression are a natural in this “theater in the round” set in the hills of the Galilee region. Temple School (Room 212) - Here students actively learn Biblical skills including geography lessons with maps painted around the room. Noah’s Art (Rooms 205-207)- More than just a craft room, children and youth will interpret the stories through many mediums of artistic expression. Martha’s Table (Room 209) - Cooking in an ancient kitchen and eating on the rooftop awaits students in this room. The Red Sea Cinema - The aroma of warm popcorn, theater seats, and movies amid the parted Red Sea provide an exciting place to get an overview of the story.
3 year-olds to Kindergarteners
Worship Wonder is for 3 year-olds to Kindergarteners. In this classroom (Room 208) the Storyteller leads the children in preparation for worship. One story is told for four weeks using wooden figures and a scripted story. The children work with the story and respond to it through art and other activities. The Storyteller prepares the feast and the children say a prayer of thanksgiving and enjoy the feast. The story is read from a children's Bible. A blessing is given to close the class.
All Abilities Inclusion Ministry (AAIM)
Our All Abilities Inclusion Ministry (AAIM) program works to nurture and form the faith of children with developmental and physical disabilities on an individualized basis. We believe God has given us all unique gifts, and our goal is to include every child in the full life of the church.
3 months through 5 years old
The Nursery is open on Sundays from 8:30-11:30am, staffed with professional caregivers for ages 3 months through 5 years old.
