Opportunities for Children

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Children’s Church, ages 4-8

Sundays at 9:00 a.m. (10:00 a.m. during the summer), 1st floor
During the 9:00 a.m. service (10:00 a.m. during the summer), children ages 4-8 are invited to process behind the children’s cross to Children’s Church on the first floor. In Children’s Church, they learn about Episcopal worship, hear stories and sing songs that are just right for young ones. Children rejoin their families in “big church” before communion. Contact Ms. Erin Harden, the Minister to Children and Families, at eharden@stjohnsroanoke.org.
 
Sunday School

St. John’s offers Sunday school for children both in the morning and evening throughout the school year. Sunday school for children takes a break during the summer. All Sunday school teachers are trained with the Episcopal Church’s Safeguarding God’s Children curriculum to help keep children safe. Children learn together in the following age groups: preschool–grades 1, grades 2-5. In the evening, preschool-grade 3 are together.
 
Godly Play, preschool–grade 5

Sundays at 10:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., 1st floor

Godly Play is a creative and imaginative approach to Christian nurture. Lessons are taught using the Montessori based teaching where children engage in hands on learning. Children learn well known bible stories such as Noah’s Ark and Jonah and the Whale as well as Parables and some not as familiar bible stories.
 
Club 45

Sundays at 6:30 p.m., 4^th floor
Like the middle and high school youth groups, Club 45 takes a break during the summer. Club 45 is a pre-youth group for children in grades 4 and 5. This is a time for preteens to explore their faith in a youth group-like setting. 


Children’s Choirs

Sundays at 6:30 p.m., 4^th floor
Children's choir's practice during the school year, but not during the summer. In Children's Choirs, children receive acclaimed music education, learn about the Episcopal liturgy, occasionally sing in worship, and receive recognition at the year-end concert. The Alleluia Choristers, grades K–2, and the St. John’s Singers, grades 3–5, rehearse Sundays from 6:30–7:30 p.m. Email Mr. Mike Milam at mmilam1970@aol.com.
 

Child Care for those 4 and under

The nursery is on the first floor and is easily accessible via the Elm Avenue entrance to the church. Child care is available for children, infants through preschool, during the 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m. worship services. 
 

Vacation Bible School

Each summer we host Vacation Bible School which allows children to dig deep into their faith and allows middle and high school youth to practice their leadership skills by volunteering.