Christian Formation for Children
We have lots of ways to get connected:
VBS 2025: Compassion Camp!
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This year’s VBS earth-care curriculum (Compassion Camp: What Every Living Thing Needs) focuses on the interconnectedness of the “more-than-human” world. While humans are an integral part of God’s creation, we seek to explore the needs of all living things, including shelter, food, water, air, and community.
Through awareness, gratitude, wonder, reciprocity, and kinship, we will practice ways humans can show compassion for the more-than-human world and honor these essential needs. Save the dates for VBS June 2–6 this year at Plymouth! Age 4–5th Grade: Register to Participate ($15) Middle School and High School: Register to Volunteer (Free) Adult: Register to Volunteer (Free) |
Sunday Mornings for Children
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We believe that children are a vital part of the church, and we welcome them into every part of worship at Plymouth. That means we welcome their giggles, wiggles, and everything in-between! The first Sunday of every month is an intentionally cross-generational communion service, where our liturgical elements are written with children in mind. On the other Sundays, kids are invited to Children's Worship after our children's sermon at the beginning of the service.
We want Plymouth to be a place where worship is accessible for our youngest congregants. At the front of the sanctuary, we have a Pray Ground stocked with books, coloring pages, and toys that your family is welcome to use. For details about our Pray Ground, check out this pamphlet. Our nursery is offered as an open playroom during both services for wiggly worshipers in kindergarten & younger. At 9 a.m. during the school year, we offer weekly Sunday School following the Godly Play model, a Montessori-based curriculum. Children three-years-old through fifth grade may join us in the North Wing. 
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Kids Will Sing!
Our Children's Choir. All kindergarten through fifth graders are invited to come learn songs with Miss Liz that will be performed in church on special Sundays. Sixth through eighth graders are also welcome to be "section leaders" in our ensemble.
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Plymouth partners
All fourth through seventh graders are invited to lead in the church as Plymouth Partners. Once a month, we meet for snacks & training sessions. Trained Partners can sign up for different jobs to serve the church on Sunday mornings. For more information, check out our current Partners Handbook. If you are interested in learning more, contact Brooklyn.
Our Whole Lives
In the Spring of 2025, we will offer OWL for kindergarten through second graders and OWL for fourth through sixth graders. Registered Plymouth families will automatically get an email when it's time to sign up. Contact Brooklyn if you would like to be notified when registration opens. Click here for more information about OWL.
Jesus and Emotions
A chance for children to be guided in understanding their emotions and them to lead an emotionally healthy life.
Contact us to get a digital copy.
A chance for children to be guided in understanding their emotions and them to lead an emotionally healthy life.
Contact us to get a digital copy.
Register your child for Christian Formation here.
Rooted in the progressive Christian tradition of the United Church of Christ,
the Christian Formation Board and its ministries teach, challenge, and equip
Plymouth's worshiping community to develop a lifelong transforming relationship with God
that inspires action toward peace and justice for all of creation.
the Christian Formation Board and its ministries teach, challenge, and equip
Plymouth's worshiping community to develop a lifelong transforming relationship with God
that inspires action toward peace and justice for all of creation.