Welcome to Children, Youth, and Families at First Church! First Kids First is our spiritual enrichment program for all children that emphasizes spiritual growth through creative expression, thought provoking stories, bible study, and more. Our programming is led by dynamic teachers who guide the children as they explore life lessons together, actively participate in worship, and gain a spiritual foundation for their developing lives. Our goal is for each child to feel safe and free to be themselves while in this space and to leave with the knowledge that God loves them no matter what.

All are welcome to join our Sunday morning programming. We currently have three classrooms open, our Infant & Toddler care, our First Kids First Program, and our Youth program. Childcare opens at 10am. Children may stay with our teachers on the playground and travel with us to the Sanctuary at 10:55am or join us in the Sanctuary for the Children’s Conversation. Parents and guardians are welcome to accompany their children during our programming.

Infant and Toddler Care

Infant and toddler care is available on Sunday mornings starting at 10am. Our programming includes a variety of sensory and music centered play with opportunities for exploration and discovery. Our teachers and volunteers are childcare professionals who focus on building relationships with the little ones of FCCLA and their parents. Parents are also more than welcome to keep their children with them in worship as well. Once potty-trained our toddlers graduate up to our preschool program.

First Kids First (Preschool – 5th Grade)

Our preschool through 5th graders currently share one classroom divided by age: Preschool & Kindergarten and 1st – 5th Grade. We begin each Sunday with a land acknowledgement and gratitude circle, followed by a story or activity that includes group discussions and plenty of opportunities to use our imaginations and explore our artistic creativity. This classroom is always full of energy and excitement! First Kids First also hosts events outside of Sunday mornings that include group outings, volunteer opportunities, parents' night out, and movie nights!

FCCLA Youth (6th - 12th Grade)

The Youth of FCCLA meet every Sunday during service. Our programming centers around social justice and community service, mental health, art as a form of expression and meditation, youth chosen spotlights, and bible study. We spend time in thought provoking roundtable discussions, checking in with ourselves, each other, and our relationship with and thoughts on God.

In addition to our weekly Sunday morning programming the FCCLA Youth gather together and engage in community service projects, enjoy fun & fellowship activities, and host fundraisers to help cover the costs of our camp and mission projects.

Volunteer

There are many ways to lend a helping hand and we are often in need of extra hands! If you're interested in becoming a helper on Sundays, or providing childcare on Thursday evenings, or leading a craft station during an event, click the link to fill out our volunteer registration form!

Music Sundays

This year First Kids First is dedicating one Sunday a month to MUSIC! Group singing and musical games will be led Joanna Wallfisch and Brandon Harris. Children of all ages are invited to join in the fun of singing together. For all our children and youth who have been singing with us for year, Music Sundays is just the beginning! For those interested, there will be opportunities for performances on Christmas Eve, the MLK concert, and other days throughout the year. Click the link below for more information about Joanna & Brandon, the dates for Music Sundays, and the upcoming plans for “The Commonwealth.”

Please visit “The Commonwealth” Website!

GIRL TALK

This judgement free zone is a new group-lead girls meet-up that happens once a month here at FCCLA! All girls 5th grade and up are welcome to join us as we traverse the unpredictable, confusing, exciting, and sometimes overwhelming landscape that is being a teen girl. This is a place to feel heard and seen, a place to share, a place to be supported, and a place to find community.

April 7th is our next meet up and we will be continuing our dive into insecurities, with a focus on media influence and beauty standards. We'll be looking at unrealistic beauty standards portrayed in the media and talking about how these images and depictions can contribute to our own insecurities.

Future meet up dates: 4/7, 4/21, 5/12, 6/9

For more information and weekly updates on our lesson plans, community service opportunities, and upcoming events sign up for the First Kids First Newsletter.

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