If you have questions about the children’s ministries below or other family and children’s ministries of Fox Valley Presbyterian Church, please contact Pastor Stephanie Anthony,
(630) 232-7448 ex103.
Halloween Candy Collection
The Children’s Ministry Committee is sponsoring a leftover Halloween candy collection, which takes places from November 3 through November 24. Here are the details.
Advent Wreath Making Activity
Children and their families will gather on Sunday, December 1, to make Advent wreaths and enjoy light refreshments. Click here for more information.
Young Family Play Date and Parent Meet-up
Throughout the year we plan several opportunities for a children’s play date and parent meet-up, including a special program about building traditions that reinforce your family’s core values. These events are geared toward families with young children, up to about age 8, but families with older and younger siblings are welcome as well! Keep up to date on these events by checking back here or the church Facebook pages!
Special Events
Sunday School
Nursery
Loving care is provided for our infants and toddlers during both the 9:00 a.m. hour and 10:15 a.m. worship services. Preschoolers are also welcome in the nursery during these times, but are encouraged to attend Sunday School classes and worship. The nursery is overseen by paid staff and church volunteers who have been reviewed and instructed on best practices for interacting with young children. This space is located just outside the sanctuary, and parents are welcome to check-in/check-out or stay with their children as needed.
Ages 3-5 (Kindergarten)
Our Sunday School preschool curriculum leverages best practices in early childhood education to encourage preschoolers to explore faith concepts the way they know best—through play! This class meets during 10:15 worship after the Children’s Time in Room 1.
“Summer Story Series” for three year old children through kindergarteners will meet during 10:15 worship after the Children’s Time in Room 1, June 2 through September 1.
Grades 1-5
The Sunday School curriculum for our 1-5 grade students has us following the same scripture pieces that are being preached on each Sunday. We hope this inspires greater dialogue in the home about what is experienced in church each Sunday. Children in this Sunday School class during 10:15 am worship after the Children’s Time in Rooms 2 & 3.
“Brick by Brick” Summer Sunday School for first through fifth graders will meet during 10:15 worship after the Children’s Time in the Conference Room, June 2 through September 1.
Worship, Music & Service
Children in Worship
We believe that if children are to come to understand the importance of a lifetime of attending worship, they must participate in worship with their family. We love the sounds and the curiosity of our youngest disciples as we praise God together. To aid parents with this practice, we have busy bags to keep busy hands occupied. Beyond that, we will provide tips for engaging in worship while also creating rituals for our youngest folks. The nursery space is always available during the 10:15 am worship service, and if you need to step out for a moment, audio is pumped out into the Upper Gathering Space.
Children’s Choir
Our children’s music and worship leadership components are now wrapped into our Sunday School program. These components are led by Bridget Wachter, our Children’s Ministry Committee Chair and Chancel Choir member. You will see children leading music (or other parts of worship) at least once each month.
Mission and Service
Also wrapped into our Sunday School program are projects which challenge children to think about their faith beyond the walls of the church and their family. We will regularly engage in projects with the wider church, or even encourage the adults in the congregation to join our children in various efforts to show God’s love in our local community and around the globe.