"Jesus said, ‘Let the children come to me and do not stop them,
because the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’”  (Matthew 19:14)

Welcome to First Presbyterian Church. Our congregation is active and growing, with many opportunities for families to worship, serve, pray, and play together. Please join us!

At First Church, we partner with families to guide and nurture children and youth, providing plenty of ways to encourage kids to know and follow Jesus Christ and be faithful members of his church.

Nursery Care (Babies & Toddlers)

Children of all ages are always welcome in worship services. Childcare is also available in our cheery Nursery, Room 101 where children are supervised by our professional caregivers. We provide parents and guardians with silent pagers by which you can be contacted during the worship service if your child needs your attention.

Sunday School

Sunday school classes are from 9:45 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. each Sunday, unless specified otherwise, during the school year (September through May). 

• Little Lambs
  • Children ages 18 months to three years meet once a month (Feb 1, March 1, March 29, and April 26 2015) in the playroom next to the Nursery.
  • Little Lambs is a play-centered program that introduces the youngest children to Bible stories that tell them about God's love.
  • Parents attend with their children for a short lesson, which usually involves a story and a craft.
• GodVentures Sunday School
  • Children 4 years old through 5th grade meet upstairs.
  • From 9:45 to 10:05, children meet in Room 209 (referred to as the "Rally Room") for fellowship activities prior to heading off to their respective (Pre-K and K, 1-3rd grade, and 4th and 5th grade) Sunday School classes.
  • We're use Spark! Curriculum and materials to guide our explorations of Bible stories. The children read from age-appropriate Bibles and interact with the stories through games, discussions, crafts, and prayer. Each class will also have a session in the always popular Technolab.
• Junior Youth Group
  • Youth in grades 6-9
  • 9:45-10:45 a.m. – Room 201
  • Students learn about church history, including the history of our own congregation, through a series of classes, field trips, and a summer mission project. Classes are supplemented by the Choices Series (conversations about social issues facing young people) and fun retreats. Contact Mariana Long This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Music Ministry

• Children's Choir
  • Children age 3 and older
  • 9:00-9:45 a.m. – Room 208
  • Come celebrate God's love through singing, playing instruments, and experimenting with other forms of musical play.
  • Those children who wish to participate can sing for worship services several times a year and in our annual Christmas musical. Children's Choir meets each Sunday morning during the school year. Contact Janis McCollim This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Worship Opportunities for Kids

• Worship Bags
  • During the 11 a.m. worship service, preschool children who are not yet reading can pick up a Worship Bag filled with crayons, stickers, and drawing paper to engage them in the days lessons. Young readers can pick up a Pew Packet filled with Bible puzzles and scripture word games and an interactive children's bulletin.
• Time with Children
  • During the 11 a.m. service, children are invited to come forward for a special lesson during Time With Children.
• Bridges to Worship
  • After Time with Children, those children ages preschool through 1st grade, may join Ms. Michelle for Bridges to Worship, a play oriented program that includes story time, snack, and play. If the weather is nice, please pick up your child on the playground; if not, please come to room 205.

Church-Wide Events

Many church-wide events include a special focus for children. Our annual all-church retreat always includes programming and activities to strengthen the ties of our children to the wider congregation. Children regularly provide leadership for special services at Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and summer worship. Children are always welcome and encouraged to attend outreach, mission, and fellowship events as well.

Child Protection Policy

The members of First Presbyterian Church are committed to the safety, welfare, and protection of all children and youth participating in the activities of the church. Our Child Protection Policy outlines our efforts to adhere to the best practices for protecting our children, church, and volunteers. Copies can be obtained from the church office This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..