Offered weekly on Sundays, 9:55 am–11:15 am

Our church nursery is a safe, joyful, and welcoming space designed for the youngest members of our congregation. Here, children are free to move, play, create, and make joyful noise while their parents participate in worship.

The nursery is led by Cyndi Heaton-King, a retired Early Childhood Education teacher with a wealth of experience working with children of all ages and abilities, including those in Special Education. Cyndi brings warmth, patience, and a deep understanding of child development to her care, ensuring each child feels seen, supported, and valued.

Whether it’s building with blocks, exploring art materials, sharing stories, or simply enjoying open-ended play, our nursery offers a nurturing environment where children can safely grow and connect.

Parents are welcome to stay with their child as they adjust to the nursery space, and we encourage open communication to ensure the best possible care for each child.

Offered weekly, September to mid-June

[9:55 am-11:15 am]

When children become able to follow simple directions and sit attentively to listen to a short story (sometime around ages 2-5, depending upon the child), they are ready to join the multiage Godly Play classroom. Children are welcome to continue attending Godly Play, either as class members or helpers, until they feel ready to attend the worship service in the sanctuary.

Godly Play is taught by church member Twila Slind, a former early childhood and Montessori educator. Twila is patient, loving, gentle, and passionate about the Godly Play program; she considers teaching the class to be “a dream come true.”

Twila feels parents are essential to the success of this program. Parental support and feedback is appreciated and encouraged. There are typically two evening orientation meetings for parents late in August to give them an overview of the year, answer questions, and hear what they want for their children to experience in the program.

The mission of the Godly Play program is for children and adults to make meaning through stories, wonder, and play. The program seeks to nurture lifelong spirituality by honoring the centrality, competency, and capacity of children. You can learn more about the program here.

A typical Godly Play class includes a relaxed circle time, an interactive Bible story, “work time” to make sense of the story through self-selected art and play, time for service work, and a “feast,” where everyone enjoys the gift of fellowship alongside a simple snack.

Offered weekly, September to mid-June
[9:55 am–11:15 am]

When children are ready to dig deeper into their faith — to ask questions, wrestle with ideas, and explore how spirituality connects to their everyday lives — they may be ready for Joyful Path.

Designed for children fourth grade and older (ages 9+), Joyful Path begins in the multiage Godly Play room, where the children gather for circle time. Then, the older group steps away for a more challenging story and activity, often involving hands-on projects, thoughtful discussion, or creative problem-solving. These activities invite children to think intentionally about their beliefs, their values, and the ways they can live out their faith in the world.

After this time apart, the group rejoins Godly Play for “feast” and closing prayer. Children within the Joyful Path age range are always welcome to remain in the Godly Play class if that is a better fit for them in a given season.

Joyful Path is guided by a warm and experienced teaching team — Rev. Dr. Ron Patterson, Marilyn Bodily, Rosemary Hashimoto, and Kathy Kennedy — who rotate leading the class. Each brings their own unique perspective, creativity, and care for the children.

Parents are valued partners in Joyful Path. Your feedback, questions, and hopes for your child’s experience are welcome at any time.

The heart of Joyful Path is to nurture thoughtful, joyful, and resilient faith in our older children, giving them tools and space to keep growing on their lifelong spiritual journey.

Our church’s teens are an active and valued part of our community. While our group is currently small, their impact is anything but — you’ll often find them serving as assistants in our children’s programs, running the sound board, passing the mic during announcements and prayers, participating in music programs, or lending their talents to other parts of worship.

In the summer, our teens play a vital role in helping run Arts Camp, bringing their creativity, energy, and leadership to younger participants.

We believe in meeting the needs and interests of our youth as they arise. When there is interest, we’re eager to create teen-specific opportunities — in the past, these have included a joint youth group with three other local congregations and a youth choir ensemble.

No matter the format, our goal is to provide teens with meaningful ways to connect, serve, and grow in their faith alongside people of all ages.

Each summer, our church bursts to life with Arts Camp — a weeklong celebration of creativity, friendship, and faith. Open to children from our congregation and the wider community, Arts Camp offers a rich mix of visual arts, music, movement, and storytelling, all woven together with a spirit of joy and collaboration.

Campers rotate through engaging workshops led by talented church members and community artists, exploring new skills and creative expressions each day. Adults and teens serve as enthusiastic group leaders and helpers, making Arts Camp a true intergenerational effort.

Beyond the art-making, our time together includes singing, games, snacks, and moments to reflect on how creativity connects to God’s love and the world around us. By the end of the week, the church is filled with colorful artwork, lively performances, and the bonds of new friendships.

Arts Camp is one of our most beloved traditions — a place where imaginations thrive, talents are discovered, and everyone is welcome to create.