Children are welcome and invited to participate at all Northside Presbyterian worship services. We invite all families to join us for the beginning of the worship service; there is a new time with children during worship (after the opening hymn) called “Growing with God” where there is a book, bible story, or lesson with the Children and the congregation led by Pastor Jenny.
Parents determine whether their children should attend the services or play in the children’s room. There is a children’s area in the sanctuary for reading books and quiet activities including puzzles and kinetic sand. We know kids make noise, but all are welcome here!
As of Summer 2024 we are working on revising our Children’s Space to make it a more welcoming place for neurodivergent children with sensory and movement needs, as well as updating the space to be more welcoming to all children.
Child care is offered for children ages preschool-elementary school (~3-12 years old) during worship services and at most major church events. In collaboration with St. Aidan’s Episcopal, Northsiders share responsibilities for caring for our children, and each member volunteers 3-4 Sundays per year in our nursery. A paid and trained staff member supervises the nursery at all times as well.
Sunday Mornings with Kids:
- Child Care available for ages 3-12 from 10:10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
- Families are invited to have children remain in worship, especially to join us for the start of worship until our “Growing with God” message with the Pastor — about 10 minutes into the service, and then go downstairs for child care.
- Children of all ages are always welcome to stay in worship and parents with children under the age of 3 are welcome to go downstairs with their child and supervise them in the play area.
- Kids are given the opportunity to come upstairs to participate in the Lord’s Supper on Sundays when we have communion.