Children
As
members of the family of God, children occupy an essential place
in the life of St. Philip's. Our Children's Center is home to
programs in Christian education and music, as well as a fully-staffed
nursery and a contract day school program during the week (the
Beginning School) which begins with toddlers and goes through
fourth grade .
We seek to
create settings where children can explore, learn, play, worship,
and enjoy one another as part of the entire St. Philip's community.
Child
Care: Each Sunday from 8:30 a.m. -
12:30 p.m., for infants and children up
to the age of 3.
Worship
with Us: Each Sunday at 9 a.m. for children age 3 and up,
in the Children's Chapel. Children have the opportunity to participate
in music, movement, and art as they explore the Gospels and worship.
Each gathering begins with "setting" the worship table
with the colors and
symbols of the liturgical season. Parents are always welcome.
On the third Sunday of each month children join their wider community
for worship in the church. The children offer music as part of
the worship.
Sunday
School: Each Sunday at 10:15 a.m.,
age-group classes (age 3 through grade 5) meet in the Children's
Center for Sunday School. Children are invited to hear and tell
stories and engage in a number of response activities as they
grow in their knowledge about and relationship with Jesus, themselves,
and each other. There are many opportunities to engage in outreach
activities both at St. Philip's and in the wider community.
Boy Choir
& Girl Choir: These two choirs are open to children and youth
in Grades 3 - 8, and sing at the 9 a.m. worship service on a regular
basis. Rehearsals are weekly.
Camp St.
Philip's : This special summer Sunday morning program for
children of Sunday School age begins in June. It runs from 9 a.m.
until 11 a.m. each Sunday during the summer. Parents are invited
to attend the 9 a.m. church service and then go to coffee hour
or an adult education class before picking up their children in
the Children's Center at 11 a.m.
Special
Events: There are several family-oriented special events throughout
the year.
For
more information, or to enroll a child in any of these activities,
call Rosalind Garcia at 299-6421, Ext. 43.
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