Children's Formation
Everything that encompasses the children's programs (PreK-5th grade) at Grace is called the "Discovery" program. The goal of the program is to explore God's Word and discover His will for us.
Education
We use Gospel Light Curriculum for all classes in the Discovery program. During our Sunday school hour, scripture is presented to each class in age appropriate ways and then children have the opportunity to build on their discoveries during creative play time. (Each class has 2 leaders, but parents are encouraged to help fill in when leaders are absent.) All four classes below meet on Sunday mornings from 9:30 - 10:30 AM.
- Explorers The PreK & Kindergarteners meet in Room 210.
- Adventurers The 1st & 2nd graders meet in Room 211.
- Pathfinders The 3rd and 4th graders meet in Room 109.
- Trailblazers The 5th graders meet in Room 120.
Children's Chapel
Children ages 3 (by September 1) to 6 are invited to
participate in Children’s Chapel each Sunday from
10:45-11:15 AM, during the first half of the 10:45 service.
Children’s Chapel is an opportunity for little ones to learn
about worship, and helps them make the transition to “big”
Church. They learn a child’s creed, the Lord’s prayer, and
discuss the Gospel on their level. Music is an integral part
of the worship experience. Children join their parents in
the church at announcement time. Melinda Somerville leads
Children’s Chapel in room 210 of the Children's wing, just down
the hall from the church nursery.
Note: Parents are asked to take turns
assisting in Children's Chapel.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School is held for one week each summer
for children ages 4 through 5th grade. Music, food, art,
recreation, and Bible lessons are a part of this fun and
inspiring week for all of our children. VBS is also open to
children in the community.
> learn more about VBS
Special Events
The Children's Formation Committee plans many special events for kids and their families, including Halloweenfest, Family Movie Nights, Game Show Night at GWAG, the egg hunt and Flowering of the Cross at Easter, and other events and outings. Children also present the Christmas Pageant at the 4:00 PM service each Christmas Eve.
Choristers
Kids in grades 2 - 8 are invited to join choristers.
Choristers rehearse weekly during the school year and sing
once or twice per month at Sunday services, and for special
services on Christmas Eve and Easter.
>
learn more about the Chorister program
Children of Grace
Children of Grace, more commonly known as COG, is a preschool program of Grace Episcopal
Church that serves children from 6 months to 5 years of age.
>
learn more about COG
Library
The Grace Church Library, located in The Grace Center is open M-F from 9 AM - 5 PM and on Sunday mornings. The library offers reading material and book/music CDs for children.
