Following Jesus’ example, the Children’s Ministry programs at Prince of Peace are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and loving environment for all to grow in the love and grace of God. We welcome and encourage all children to join us in worship, fellowship, education, and service.

• Parents are asked to fill out a student information form for children participating in Sunday School. Link to Sunday School Registration Form.
• If you are interested in teaching Sunday School or helping in other ways, please contact the church office at 651-484-4144 or email [email protected].

We promise to help equip parents to teach their children. We will offer developmental information, ideas and resources to aid parents as they help their children grow.

Following Jesus’ example, the Children’s Ministry programs at Prince of Peace are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and loving environment for all to grow in the love and grace of God. We welcome and encourage all children to join us in worship, fellowship, education, and service.

Children’s Ministry Programs

Bible Presentation	Bibles are delivered to children when they turn 3 years old and when they enter 3rd grade.
Faith Formation	Beginning at 3 years through adulthood, traditional classroom Christian education takes place on Sundays at 9:40 a.m., from September through May. Look for the maps in the upstairs hallway to see where your age group is meeting.
Communion Instruction	A formal class is held during Lent and private instruction may be requested of either Pastor at anytime. Children and their parents are invited to learn about communion and its meaning so that they may partake in the Lord’s Supper beginning with Holy Week services.
Nursery	Staffed by paid, trained, and qualified attendants to provide: safety, security, and stability to our littlest members. This service is provided for all worship services for children under age 5.

Summer Programs

All Ages Summer Programs	See our Programs: summer program page for details and how to sign up for all summer programs.
Vacation Bible School	The VBS is a half-day, week-long program with a theme for Bible study, crafts, music, and Christian fellowship for children 3 years through entering 7th grade. See our programs: summer program page for details.
Family Camp	Summer retreat for families at beautiful Camp Wappogasset.  Our summer program flyer contains dates and sign-up information.
Finding the Way	An activity-based program for youth who are entering the 5th through 9th grades.

Children’s Music and Worship

Children’s Sermons	At each service, children are invited to come forward for sermons that speak directly to them.
Alleluia Choir	This musical experience is for children aged preschool through 2nd grade. It meets on Sunday morning during the education hour. (Directors: Liz Ericksen & Laurel Cederberg)
Joyful Noise	This musical experience is for children 3rd through 6th grade in school. Director Melissa Burke leads the class at 9:40 a.m., Sunday mornings. The group sings during the service once a month and special events.
Christmas Program	We present a Christmas Program annually during a Sunday morning service.

Other Ways the Children’s Ministry Supports Families

• Celebrating children’s accomplishments
• Providing hospital visits
• Parenting concerns and support
• Assisting children in grief situations
• Assisting children in transition
• Child care resource for church events