Children and Family Ministry believes that parents are the best faith teachers their children will ever have! St. John's is dedicated to partnering with and equipping parents and caregivers to inspire children to know God’s love and grace. We aim to teach, model, and share Jesus Christ with all children and their families through worship, study, prayer, and service. We are better when we do life together!

All our volunteers receive a background check and must complete our Safeguarding God's Children volunteer class. This class equips leaders and assistants in best practices for interacting with and ministering to your children. We want to provide your children with a safe, caring environment at all times.

A staffed nursery is available during both Sunday Worship Services for children ages four and younger. The Nursery is located near the Parish Life Center Lobby across from the restrooms.

Every Sunday
through May 19
9:45-10:30 a.m.

All children ages 4 through 6th grade are welcome to join us for Sunday School! We start together downstairs in Classrooms C/D for an opening and then the children will rotate through 3 rotations to interactively learn about the day’s Bible story! Contact Sarah with any questions!

LAST DAY OF SUNDAY SCHOOL
SUNDAY, MAY 19 | 9:45-10:30 A.M.
DOWNSTAIRS IN CLASSROOMS C & D

The last day of Sunday school will take place on Sunday, May 19. We will be celebrating with donuts, a craft, and a movie! We have enjoyed teaching and learning with your children this year. Watching them grow in their faith and friendships is such a gift!

CHILDREN & FAMILY EVENTS

LAST DAY OF YOUTHERANS LITE
DATE T.B.D. | 6:00-8:00 P.M.
DOWNSTAIRS IN CLASSROOMS C & D

All 5th and 6th graders are encouraged to join us for our last Youtherans LITE! We will have a pizza party at church followed by a field trip to Baskin Robbins for some ice cream as we send off our 6th graders to the next step in their faith journey - confirmation!

CLASSES

May 1, May 8, May 15
6:00 - 7:30 P.M. | Meeting Room

All of our 3rd graders should have received a letter in the mail with all the information for upcoming first communion classes! If you did not receive a letter and you think your child is ready for first communion classes, please contact Sarah Hembrook at shembrook@stjohns-springfield.org. We look forward to sharing this important milestone with your child!

ONLINE TRAINING AVAILABLE!

Great news for those of you who volunteer with the children at St. John’s! Your required Safeguarding God’s Children Training can now be taken online! This course is required of all volunteers every 3 years. Wondering if you need to take it? Contact Sarah Hembrook and she will get you set up!