Children's Ministry
Sunday School
Sunday school is offered for children ages 3-5, 1st and 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th and 5th grade. Classrooms are located on the first floor children's wing.
Our Sunday school curriculum for 2020-2021 is Celebrate Wonder. In our class, we work to cultivate a sense of awe, imagination, and curiosity about God's world, and help shape their growing faith. Children will be engaged in spiritual practices and opportunities for reflection, while also being given a safe space to ask questions as they form their spiritual identity as children of God.
While we are unable meet in person due to COVID-19, Sunday School Classes will be held online.
Our Sunday school curriculum for 2020-2021 is Celebrate Wonder. In our class, we work to cultivate a sense of awe, imagination, and curiosity about God's world, and help shape their growing faith. Children will be engaged in spiritual practices and opportunities for reflection, while also being given a safe space to ask questions as they form their spiritual identity as children of God.
While we are unable meet in person due to COVID-19, Sunday School Classes will be held online.
Worship Childcare
Childcare is now available during the outdoor worship service for children ages 0-7. Children ages 0-4 will go to the PWS playground and children ages 5-7 will go to the playground beside the chapel entrance. Our wonderful nursery caregivers and volunteers will be there to supervise and keep everyone safe. If your child is able to wear a mask, we encourage them to do so!
Wednesday Night Alive!
Beginning September 9, join us each week for Wednesday Night Alive! Children age 5 through 5th grade will meet outdoors for Bible study, games, and activities. Children will also have the opportunity to participate in our Children's Music ministry. Learn more about that ministry by clicking here!
Sunday Fun Day!
Once a month, children are invited to join us for Sunday Fun Day! We will gather either in person or on Zoom for a Bible story, games, crafts, singing, snacks, and a whole lot of fun! If you have a child interested in participating, or are an adult who would like to chaperone, please contact Susannah Bryant!
Upcoming events
Download a printable copy of the calendar by clicking here.
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Family Advent Boxes
Sunday, November 22, 2020 Children's Ministry families, sign up TODAY for your Advent box! Each box will include family friendly Advent devotionals, Advent crafts, and the materials to make your very own Advent wreath. Be sure to sign up for yours before November 22, and indicate on the sign up how you would like to receive your box.
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Have Questions?To learn more about our Faith Formation Ministry, contact Susannah Bryant, Director of Faith Formation, at sbyant@fpcgastonia.org.
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Resources for Parents
Photo Release Form
To ensure your privacy and that of your family is protected, we invite you to sign our Photo Release Form, acknowledging that your child's photo can be taken at church events and used for print and digital publications (i.e. First Press, church website, and social media.) Please fill out one submission for each child by clicking here.
Medical Release Form
Please fill out this form to provide emergency medical information for your child as they participate in church events. Click here.
Worshiping with Children at Home
While nothing can replace the feeling of community found when we worship together, we can still teach our children about the importance of worship no matter where we are! Read our tips on how to create an engaging worship experience with your children by clicking here.
To ensure your privacy and that of your family is protected, we invite you to sign our Photo Release Form, acknowledging that your child's photo can be taken at church events and used for print and digital publications (i.e. First Press, church website, and social media.) Please fill out one submission for each child by clicking here.
Medical Release Form
Please fill out this form to provide emergency medical information for your child as they participate in church events. Click here.
Worshiping with Children at Home
While nothing can replace the feeling of community found when we worship together, we can still teach our children about the importance of worship no matter where we are! Read our tips on how to create an engaging worship experience with your children by clicking here.
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