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.
Our Sunday school curriculum for 2020-2021 is Celebrate Wonder. In our classes, 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.
Sunday School takes place each week at 10:00 a.m. The location of each class can be found below:
Our Sunday school curriculum for 2020-2021 is Celebrate Wonder. In our classes, 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.
Sunday School takes place each week at 10:00 a.m. The location of each class can be found below:
- Nursery (up to age 4) - Nursery classroom, lower level
- Pre-K and Kindergarten - Pre-K/K classroom (across from Nursery), lower level
- 1st - 5th graders - Children's Wing, upstairs
Wednesday Night Alive!
Children in 5K-5th Grade are invited to join us on Wednesday nights for Wednesday Night Alive! Gatherings will include a Bible lesson, music, games, crafts, and time together. Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. outside at the Chapel Portico.
If you are unable to meet with us in person, we encourage you and your child to watch our prerecorded videos at your own convenience!
If you are unable to meet with us in person, we encourage you and your child to watch our prerecorded videos at your own convenience!
Upcoming events
Download a printable copy of the calendar by clicking here.
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Children's Ministry Christmas Pageant
December 12, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. On Sunday, December 12, the children of the church will share the story of the birth of Jesus in the Christmas Pageant. Children from age 4- 5th grade are invited to be a part of the pageant as a character or with a speaking part. Preparations for the pageant will be on Wednesday evenings and Sundays leading up to the pageant. Be sure to look at the weekly Faith Formation Updates for more details about participation. If you would like your child to be included or if you have questions, contact Rachel Vogado at rvogado@fpcgastonia.org.
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Christmas Eve Service
December 24, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel Join us for our family friendly Christmas Eve service on December 24th, at 11 a.m. in the chapel. The children and families of the church are invited to come to the manger, step into the Christmas story and experience it in new ways. As we worship together we will see, hear, create, pray, and give thanks as we celebrate the birth of Jesus in our lives.
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Have Questions?To learn more about our Faith Formation Ministry, contact Rev. Rachel Vogado,
Director of Faith Formation, at rvogado@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.
Follow us on Facebook!
Stay connected and engaged with our Children’s Ministry program by following our Facebook page! Click the link below or search for FPC Gastonia – Children’s Ministry on Facebook. Check in for “Stories & Such” with Susannah, activity ideas, prayers, meeting reminders, and more! https://www.facebook.com/FPC-Gastonia-Childrens-Ministry-104302791223103
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.
Follow us on Facebook!
Stay connected and engaged with our Children’s Ministry program by following our Facebook page! Click the link below or search for FPC Gastonia – Children’s Ministry on Facebook. Check in for “Stories & Such” with Susannah, activity ideas, prayers, meeting reminders, and more! https://www.facebook.com/FPC-Gastonia-Childrens-Ministry-104302791223103
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