Jesus said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me.”   Matthew 18:2-5  

All Saints’ Children’s program, from the nursery through elementary grades, endeavors to teach the children of God’s love for them, their need to be in relationship with Jesus as their Lord and Savior through baptism and the Eucharist, and to embrace them as an important part of our whole community of worship.

Our Children’s program is fully supported by dedicated volunteers, the clergy, vestry and staff. We all agree that our children are the church of today as well as of the future.

Sunday mornings – Church School and Eucharist

In our nursery the tiny ones are loved and cared for by a trained preschool teacher and her helpers. 

The preschool children are taught of God’s love for them, also by a trained preschool teacher. They join their families in church for the Eucharist and blessing.

Kindergarten though 5^th grade students attend Sunday Church School and Children’s Chapel. Our beautiful St. Elizabeth’s Children’s Chapel is a focal point of worship for our children. Stained glass windows, depicting Noah’s ark and Jesus with the children, adorn this sacred space, and here they learn of Christ’s love for them through Scripture, teaching and song and also become acquainted with our worship traditions. Joining their families in the main church for the Eucharist, the children receive blessing and spiritual nourishment.

Activities and Opportunities for children and families

·         Vacation Bible School – usually a week in August

·         Acolyting – ages 10 and up

·         The Lenten Program

·         First Communion

·         Parish picnic

·         The Living Nativity

·         Operation Christmas Child