Children and Worship
Children and Worship
White Memorial embraces children as part of the worshipping community. When you are in worship with your child, be sure to ask for a Children in Worship Kit and a children's bulletin.
Nurseries for the very young are provided at all three services. See Childcare/Nursery for more information.
During the 9:30 worship hour, children are encouraged to participate in Church School classes.
Information About Children and Worship at 11:00:
A Summer Break for The Child’s Way with Godly Play Begins on May 26
The spiritual formation class for older preschoolers that is held during the 11:00 worship hour is taking a break on May 26, but will resume the Sunday after Labor Day. Children who are four and older can begin learning what it means to worship and our summer break offers that opportunity. White Memorial welcomes all children in the sanctuary. Parents who feel their young families would be more comfortable with the flexibility of moving around during worship may join our worshipping community in the Jane Bell Gathering Space.
At 11:00 worship, kindergarteners and first graders (second graders through November) are present through A Time with the Younger Church. After this, they exit with designated leaders to the Children in Worship class (located in L215) for worship-related activities. Lynn Springfield, staff.
The Blessings Room --
A Children's Spirituality Center
Located in L208/9, The Blessings Room is:
Communion Workshop
Children in third, fourth, and fifth grades and their parents are invited to participate in our Communion Workshop. Duplicate workshops will be offered September 29, 2013 and January 26, 2014 from 5:00 – 7:15, including a meal together. Registration will begin a month before each workshop. Baptized children who attend the workshop will be invited to share in communion with their families on the following Sunday at the 11:00 service, including an opportunity for baptism on that day. Questions? Contact Lynn Springfield, 919-834-3425, x. 232.
Worship Workshops for Second Graders & Parents
On November 10, 17, and 24, second graders and their parents are invited to a series of Worship Workshops from 9:30 – 10:30 in Pickard Hall. Registration will begin in October. The second graders and their parents will participate in learning activities that include music, crafts, and games as they learn about congregational worship and develop skills for children’s participation in worship. Each workshop will focus on different aspects of worship, so we encourage children and their families to attend all three. These workshops will take the place of Church School for second graders. On November 24 at the 11:00 service, the children will be formally welcomed as participants in worship and will receive personal Bibles. Questions? Contact Lynn Springfield, 919-834-3425, ext. 232
White Memorial embraces children as part of the worshipping community. When you are in worship with your child, be sure to ask for a Children in Worship Kit and a children's bulletin.
Nurseries for the very young are provided at all three services. See Childcare/Nursery for more information.
During the 9:30 worship hour, children are encouraged to participate in Church School classes.
Information About Children and Worship at 11:00:
A Summer Break for The Child’s Way with Godly Play Begins on May 26
The spiritual formation class for older preschoolers that is held during the 11:00 worship hour is taking a break on May 26, but will resume the Sunday after Labor Day. Children who are four and older can begin learning what it means to worship and our summer break offers that opportunity. White Memorial welcomes all children in the sanctuary. Parents who feel their young families would be more comfortable with the flexibility of moving around during worship may join our worshipping community in the Jane Bell Gathering Space.
At 11:00 worship, kindergarteners and first graders (second graders through November) are present through A Time with the Younger Church. After this, they exit with designated leaders to the Children in Worship class (located in L215) for worship-related activities. Lynn Springfield, staff.
The Blessings Room --
A Children's Spirituality Center
Located in L208/9, The Blessings Room is:
- A place to read, relax, and refresh
- A place to be with God
- A place to enjoy God’s gift of food
- A place to discover more about prayer
- A place to come and know that God loves you – very, very much
Communion Workshop
Children in third, fourth, and fifth grades and their parents are invited to participate in our Communion Workshop. Duplicate workshops will be offered September 29, 2013 and January 26, 2014 from 5:00 – 7:15, including a meal together. Registration will begin a month before each workshop. Baptized children who attend the workshop will be invited to share in communion with their families on the following Sunday at the 11:00 service, including an opportunity for baptism on that day. Questions? Contact Lynn Springfield, 919-834-3425, x. 232.
Worship Workshops for Second Graders & Parents
On November 10, 17, and 24, second graders and their parents are invited to a series of Worship Workshops from 9:30 – 10:30 in Pickard Hall. Registration will begin in October. The second graders and their parents will participate in learning activities that include music, crafts, and games as they learn about congregational worship and develop skills for children’s participation in worship. Each workshop will focus on different aspects of worship, so we encourage children and their families to attend all three. These workshops will take the place of Church School for second graders. On November 24 at the 11:00 service, the children will be formally welcomed as participants in worship and will receive personal Bibles. Questions? Contact Lynn Springfield, 919-834-3425, ext. 232
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