Welcome to Children, Youth, and Families at First Church! First Kids First is our spiritual enrichment program for all children that emphasizes spiritual growth through creative expression, thought provoking stories, bible study, and more. Our programming is led by dynamic teachers who guide the children as they explore life lessons together, actively participate in worship, and gain a spiritual foundation for their developing lives. Our goal is for each child to feel safe and free to be themselves while in this space and to leave with the knowledge that God loves them no matter what.

Would your child like to be in the Christmas Eve Pageant?

Join us on Tuesday, Dec. 24th for our all inclusive, anyone can join, awesome and amazing, Christmas Eve Pageant! The rehearsals we will have leading up to this big day are listed below but if you can only make it on Christmas Eve, that is okay too! If your child would like to join in on the fun please let me know by filling out this survey! We have speaking and non-speaking roles for everyone!

There will be food before the pageant for the children and cookies and cider for everyone to enjoy after the Christmas Eve service. I am so excited to enjoy Christmas Eve with all of you!

December 22nd

Christmas Pageant Dress Rehearsal | 1p - 3p | Sanctuary

This is our big dress rehearsal before the pageant! We'll have props, cue cards, costumes, and microphones! All children with speaking lines are strongly encouraged to join us on this day. Lunch will be provided for all who are able to join us.

December 24th

A Children's Christmas Eve | 3pm

Call time for the big day is 3pm. We'll meet to get costumed then head to the Sanctuary for our final run through. After rehearsal we'll gather for a meal before we head into the Sanctuary for A Children's Christmas Eve. There will be cookies and cider for all after the service.

All are welcome to join our Sunday morning programming. We currently have three classrooms open, our Infant & Toddler care, our First Kids First Program, and our Youth program. Childcare opens at 10am. Children may stay with our teachers on the playground and travel with us to the Sanctuary at 10:55am or join us in the Sanctuary for the Children’s Conversation. Parents and guardians are welcome to accompany their children during our programming.

Infant and Toddler Care

Infant and toddler care is available on Sunday mornings beginning at 10am. Our programming includes a variety of sensory and music centered play with opportunities for exploration and discovery. Our teachers and volunteers are childcare professionals who focus on building relationships with the little ones of FCCLA and their parents. Parents are also more than welcome to keep their children with them in worship as well or join us in the nursery. Once potty-trained our toddlers graduate up to our preschool program.

First Kids First (Preschool – 5th Grade)

Our preschool through 5th graders make up our Minis and our First Kids First classrooms. Preschool and kindergarteners gather for stories, community building games, and lots and lots of art. Our 1st - 5th graders share a space in Wong Chapel. We begin our time together with a group check-in and gratitude circle, followed by a story or activity that includes group discussions and plenty of opportunities to use our imaginations and explore our artistic creativity. This classroom is always full of energy and excitement! First Kids First also hosts events outside of Sunday mornings that include group outings, volunteer opportunities, parents' night out, and movie nights!

FCCLA Youth (6th - 12th Grade)

The Youth of FCCLA meet every Sunday during service. Our programming centers around social justice and community service, mental health, art as a form of expression and meditation, youth chosen spotlights, and bible study. We spend time in thought provoking roundtable discussions, checking in with ourselves, each other, and our relationship with and thoughts on God and the Divine.

In addition to our weekly Sunday morning programming the FCCLA Youth gather together and engage in community service projects, enjoy fun & fellowship activities, and host fundraisers to help cover the costs of our camp and outreach projects.

Volunteer

There are many ways to lend a helping hand and we are often in need of extra hands! If you're interested in becoming a helper on Sundays, or providing childcare on Thursday evenings, or leading a craft station during an event, click the link to fill out our volunteer registration form!

Music Sundays

Join us for our first Music Sunday of the year! There is fun for everyone on this Sunday. If you are 10 years old or older and want to sing, dance, and connect through music REGISTER for The Commonwealth today! This group is led by Brandon Harris. Our younger voices, including our toddlers, will enjoy a Sunday filled with music as well, led by Joanna Wallfisch. Children of all ages are invited to join in the fun of singing together.

Please visit “The Commonwealth” Website!

GIRL TALK

This judgement free zone is a new group-lead girls meet-up that happens once a month here at FCCLA! All girls 5th grade and up are welcome to join us as we traverse the unpredictable, confusing, exciting, and sometimes overwhelming landscape that is being a teen girl. This is a place to feel heard and seen, a place to share, a place to be supported, and a place to find community.

Future 2024-2025 meet up dates: 1/19, 2/16, 3/30, 4/27, & 5/25

For more information and weekly updates on our lesson plans, community service opportunities, and upcoming events sign up for the First Kids First Newsletter.

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