Children and Youth
Welcome! We’re excited for you to come explore with us!
We play, craft, hear and share stories, explore what’s meaningful to each individual, create community, and engage with social justice.
Groups for children and youth aged 2.5 and up are offered at 10:00 a.m. on most Sunday mornings during the service.
New this year: Spirit Groups! Formerly age and grade-based groups, kids from 2.5 through 13ish now may choose what focus they would like for the day.
Spirit Groups
Heart Room: Story & Play
Connecting to the themes with heart and understanding through story and playful activities.
– in the Blue Room led by Ari Atarka (they/them/ask)
Hands Room: Activities & Embodied Games
Engaging with fun hands-on activities, creativity, embodiment, and games.
– in the Green Room led by Bes Stearns
Mind Room: Deeper Discussion
Encouraging thoughtful conversations and exploring ideas more deeply.
– in the Orange Room led by Amber Bratt (she/her)
Youth Group
Our High School aged Youth Group currently meets in the Red Room during the service, discussing what matters, engaging in social justice projects, and more! For Youth approx. 14-18. Led by Youth Advisors
During the Summer we offer “Share your Spark”, where adults of our congregation lead mini-workshops on things they care about. From pottery, to scuba diving, to speed cubing– our kids and adults get to connect and explore together! We also reserve a few Sundays for summer fun with our staff, with activties like water-play and tie-dye.
What a Typical Sunday Looks Like in Spirit Groups
- A few minutes before 10:00 a.m., kiddos get signed-in at the Family Welcome Desk and pick which room they will be in for the day. (Come a bit early if it’s your first time to register or register in advance at the link above.)
- After some full-group singing, kids join smaller groups for spiritual exploration, justice making, and community building.
- We play games, read stories, do crafts, explore deep questions about what it means to be human, and so much more.
- Parents sign-out kiddos directly after service. They can be found either in their rooms or on our playground.
All ages are welcome to attend services in the Sanctuary if they prefer. And everyone is invited to social hour in Fellowship Hall afterwards for some treats, hot cocoa, and community!
Sexuality Education: Our Whole Lives (OWL)
Our Whole Lives (OWL) is an award-winning, comprehensive, and progressive sexuality education program with courses beginning in Kindergarten through Older Adults.
Childcare for Fellowship Events
Parents and guardians are invited and encouraged to participate in all aspects of Fellowship life. Ask your event or group organizer for more information about accessing childcare to help you be involved.
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