Children


St. Mark’s believes children are a vital part of the Church. We provide a variety of opportunities that nurture their spiritual lives. Our goal is to empower and support children and their families as we journey together through this stage of their faith development. We recognize that parents and caregivers play a crucial role in their child's spiritual formation, and we seek to equip and encourage families for this important work. It is our hope and prayer that every child who enters our ministry knows they are a beloved child of God. 

Christian education

In partnership with faithful teachers and helpers, children’s classes provide guidance for children to grow in faith.

Safe Sanctuaries practices are followed, so a parent or guardian must sign a child in and out of the classroom. To review St. Mark's Safe Sanctuaries policy and practices, click here.

Children's classes

Children from age 2 to 5th grade gather into age-level groups to learn about God's great love and the fundamentals of the Christian faith.

To learn more about our Children's classes, please click here.

Wednesday Night Together: Kids Connection

Children ages two years through fifth grade gather together for a time of connection, fun and games, and life application during the school year on—You guessed it!—Wednesday nights from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.


Nursery Ministry

St. Mark’s nursery provides care for children ages three months up to four years. Our caring staff is dedicated to offering the love of Christ to the youngest of children and helping them experience this love through weekly Bible Stories, play, and age-appropriate activities.

Nursery hours

Nursery policies

Baptism

We encourage and celebrate the baptism of infants and children, as it marks their inclusion in God’s church and recognizes God’s grace is already at work in their lives.

The baptismal covenant is connectional—it is made in public and the St. Mark’s congregation vows to support and nurture your family as you raise your child in faith. Contact a pastor about baptism.

 




 


 


Summer

Summer brings opportunities for children to enjoy the sun and, more importantly, to grow in the Son – Jesus Christ. Christian Education continues, and other events, such as an arts camp or local mission projects, are announced as they are planned.

St. Mark’s pulls out all the stops for Vacation Bible School adventures for children. VBS creates excitement and engages children in Christian growth through crafts, recreation, music, age-appropriate lessons and service activities.  Sign up now for VBS!

For many children, the experience of summer camp at Cedar Crest can be life changing. Children meet God in community and worship with other campers, while also enjoying activities from swimming and canoeing to crafts and campfires. St. Mark’s provides partial scholarships to children of members because we know God works in their lives through the camp experience.

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