Christian Formation for Children
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.
Click the image above to learn more and register.
Our building is closed but Christian Formation continues!
Welcome to Plymouth. You have found the kids’ page.
Would you like your family to receive the Holy Moly or Deep Blue curriculum described below? Register here.
Do you have questions about our programs? Email Tricia.
Thanks for visiting our website. Our church looks forward to meeting you soon!
Welcome to Plymouth. You have found the kids’ page.
Would you like your family to receive the Holy Moly or Deep Blue curriculum described below? Register here.
Do you have questions about our programs? Email Tricia.
Thanks for visiting our website. Our church looks forward to meeting you soon!
Monthly Curriculum at Home
Each month, families with children in grades kinder-fifth receive the Holy Moly curriculum by Sparkhouse via email. Holy Moly videos engage the imagination with inspiring and fun Bible stories and worksheets.
Preschool families receive the same stories from the Deep Blue Kids curriculum (with a variety of age appropriate activities for each story) via postal mail.
Stories for the season of Lent include:
Pen Pals
During the pandemic, Plymouth has worked hard to reach out to children with special activities. Many of our children and members have joined together as pen pals. Some “pals” have been together for over a year now. Kids receive holiday symbols like shamrocks or hearts to encourage them to write-or color to their pen pals.
Special Coloring Pages
Coloring pages for Prayers for Marking a Year of COVID-19, from Illustrated Ministry (click image to visit their site and download).
Coloring pages to share with & thank essential workers. Shared via the Association of United Church Educators. Tying into worship on March 7, the Sankofa (bird) coloring image was sent to families to help think about what they need to remember to reach back for, before they move forward. 
Recognizing that Colorado winters can carry on a bit long, families also received snow people to color as their family members for decoration and to remind family members to pray for each other.
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Lent at Home Bags
In addition, during Lent families receive a Lent at Home bag. The bag includes a dozen activity eggs to mark 12 events during Lent, and a variety of coloring activities. A square of purple fabric unites the 40 days of Lent projects to create a holy space in the home. See pictures below as the season begins.
Activity Eggs: It is the start of Lent, a time when we focus on getting ready for Easter. Your egg carton has twelve eggs that your family can open together throughout the seasons of Lent, Holy Week, and Easter. There’s one egg for each Sunday in Lent; one egg each for Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil (Easter Saturday), and Easter Day. And there’s one last egg to launch you into the season of Easter. Each egg has a unique item that corresponds with an activity listed below. These family activities will focus on prayer. Set up a prayer area in your home where you can gather each week of Lent. Place a cloth on a table with enough room for twelve separate items. You might want to include a cross and a picture of your family. Treasure hunts are so much fun for kids! Hide each egg and send your kids on a hunt for it. When they find the egg, gather in your prayer area to do the activity and pray together. For more exploration, try the More Fun ideas. The most important thing for all of this is to do what you can and keep it as simple as possible.
Register your child
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What we offer when the building is open:
In Sunday School we seek to engage children and youth in their faith journey. We emphasize spiritual practices, becoming peacemakers, and the Biblical story. We use age-appropriate games, songs, drama, and discussion to encourage learning and faith development.
Sunday School
September through May, during the 10am "Education For All" Hour on Sunday Mornings, we have lots of ways for children and youth to plug in and develop their lifelong transforming relationship with God.
Nursery (0-2yrs) child care is available for our youngest. There will be stories and play time with our child care staff.
Sprouts (Preschool) will explore the stories of the Bible through play and sacred circle time.
Kids' Club (K-3rd Grade) is going to explore their faith through Bible stories, music, art, and yoga!
Club 45 (4th-5th Grade) is going to take charge of their class and participate in different projects and active learning with Bible stories, spiritual practices and social justice.
September through May, during the 10am "Education For All" Hour on Sunday Mornings, we have lots of ways for children and youth to plug in and develop their lifelong transforming relationship with God.
Nursery (0-2yrs) child care is available for our youngest. There will be stories and play time with our child care staff.
Sprouts (Preschool) will explore the stories of the Bible through play and sacred circle time.
Kids' Club (K-3rd Grade) is going to explore their faith through Bible stories, music, art, and yoga!
Club 45 (4th-5th Grade) is going to take charge of their class and participate in different projects and active learning with Bible stories, spiritual practices and social justice.
Worship Center
We have a worship center for children stocked with aids to help them worship better. There are coloring sheets, books to read, and focus objects. These items are not meant to be a distraction, but rather a tool to help young worshipers listen for God speaking. Parents, you might wait until the sermon to use these items and encourage your child to sing and pray along with the congregation. For more tips on how to help your child learn how to worship, email.
We have a worship center for children stocked with aids to help them worship better. There are coloring sheets, books to read, and focus objects. These items are not meant to be a distraction, but rather a tool to help young worshipers listen for God speaking. Parents, you might wait until the sermon to use these items and encourage your child to sing and pray along with the congregation. For more tips on how to help your child learn how to worship, email.
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Child Care
Plymouth loves children and we welcome all ages to participate in worship! However, we know that for some kiddos sitting in a pew is hard. During each worship service, child care is available for children from birth to age 4. Our staff is well trained and they care deeply for your child’s safety and well being. |
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Parents/Guardians:
Our Teachers and Mentors are so excited to welcome your kiddos in Sunday School! Here are a few things you can do to really help us out:
Our Teachers and Mentors are so excited to welcome your kiddos in Sunday School! Here are a few things you can do to really help us out:
- Make sure your child finishes their coffee hour snack in Fellowship Hall. It can be very distracting to have cookies crumbling in the classrooms.
- Please walk your child to their class and check them in with the Mentor at 10am.
- Pick your child(ren) up at 10:50am from their classroom. Children will not be released until their parent or guardian picks them up. This is also a great opportunity for you to check in with the teachers to see how class went.
- Be sure to fill out a registration form so we can keep in touch with you!
Looking for information about kids older than 5th grade? Click for Middle School and High School.