Children

At First Congregational Church, we acknowledge two important facts.  First, that we are “the people of God” when we gather in worship as a whole, inclusive congregation including children – whispers, squirming and all – because we value their presence and we long to share the reverence and celebration of worship with them.  Secondly, we acknowledge that children and adults need their own time, space, and age-appropriate activities to fully learn and grow in the Christian faith.

During worship, following the scripture reading, the children join the pastor, or a lay person, on the chancel steps to hear the “Children’s Moment.”  Prior to the sermon, the children are dismissed to their own classes.  At special times of the year we gather for intergenerational worship, celebrating as a whole church family.