Children's Ministry

Raising children in the knowledge and love of God is an incredible privilege and responsibility. It’s a job, not only for parents, but for the whole church, as we work together to form our youngest members as disciples of Jesus Christ, and to learn both with them and from them.

Each Sunday morning, children at Good Shepherd will learn, wonder, sing, and play in a safe environment with volunteers committed to serving our children and helping them grow in faith.

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Pre-K through 1st Grade

9:15 AM | Education Wing

Based on Montessori principles, Godly Play invites children to enter into the Biblical story and wonder about the big questions of the faith. Children have an innate sense of the presence of God; the Godly Play approach helps young people explore their faith through story and gain religious language to enhance their spiritual experience of worship and wonder. 

2nd through 6th grade

9:15 AM | Choir rehearsal room in church

Junior Choir is a formation program for second through sixth graders that gives children the opportunity to grow in their spiritual lives, to participate in a meaningful way in our Episcopal liturgy, and to make new church friends. 

Alongside the music, students learn the stories behind the songs that they sing, touching on things like the Bible, sacraments, and our Episcopal liturgy. And perhaps most importantly, Junior Choir members learn to be not merely participants in the liturgy, but leaders, helping direct our prayers and praise to God. Questions? Contact Junior Choir Director David Hobbs.

Children's Worship

During 10:30 service | 2nd grade and younger

In addition to our Sunday School classes during the Sunday School hour, we also offer Children’s Worship during our 10:30 service. Children’s Worship helps children in second grade and younger worship God in age-appropriate ways, according to Episcopal tradition, while simultaneously preparing them to worship with the entire gathered community by third grade.