St. James Anglican Church Kingston
Children
“So Jesus called the children over to him and said,
“Let the children come to me! Don’t try to stop them.
People who are like these children belong to
God’s kingdom.
You will never get into God’s kingdom
unless you enter it like a child!”
—Luke 18:16-17 (CEV)
Children's Church
Pre-school to grade 6 children are invited to join us for Children’s Church during the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday mornings during the school year (September to June). To register your child, please fill out this form.
Children's Church
Pre-school to grade 6 children are invited to join us for Children’s Church during the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday mornings during the school year (September to June).
To register your child, please fill out this form.
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Sunday Mornings
At the very beginning of the 10:30 am service those children who would like to join the procession during the opening hymn are invited to line up at the back of the church. (Children who prefer not to process simply proceed up one of the side aisles and join the children up front as they process out to the parish hall for Children’s Church)
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Occasionally on special Sundays, the priest engages the children in a short reflection and prayer at the front of the church before the children proceed to Children’s Church and the rest of the service continues.
Communion/Eucharist
After Children's Church, the children and their teachers return to the sanctuary and rejoin their families so they can receive communion or a blessing from the priest.
Curriculum—Spark:Activate
The Spark All Kids curriculum (which is used for Children’s Church) is designed for a multi-age classroom. Teachers supplement the lesson plans with grade 5/6 specific materials when older children are present. This curriculum includes both Old Testament and New Testament lessons on a two-year cycle and the lesson plans are available to download electronically which makes it easy for teachers to prepare each week.
Children’s Ministry Team
Members of St. James’ Children’s Ministry team include adult volunteers who serve as teachers and teaching assistants, as well as, Queen’s University students who are hired as Children’s Ministry student interns during the academic year from September to April. We are also happy to have high school students (who may like to earn required volunteer hours) assist with Children’s Church as well.
Volunteer
If you are interested in joining the Children's Ministry Team or would like to find out more, please contact Deacon Lisa Chisholm-Smith at lisa@stjameskingston.ca