Exploring our faith and helping families to raise children who love God and love others.
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Sunday Morning Faith Building
For children ages 3 years through 4th grade
September 8 through May 18
Children start the morning in worship with their families and leave for Faith Building in the upstairs classrooms following the Blessing of the Children for a time of Bible lessons and exploration. On Communion Sundays (the first Sunday of the month) we will be meeting in the Chapel. We will join our families in worship for Communion.
We ask that parents and caregivers pick up their children in their classrooms following worship.
We are excited to introduce a new curriculum this fall from Storymakers NYC.
- September until Advent, we will be using their "The Stars" 'zine to explore the book of Genesis, focusing on the stories of Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Esau, Rebekah, Rachel and more!
- During Advent we'll use their "Advent" zine to explore celebrations of children from around the world with the four Advent themes (hope, peace, joy and love).
- In January we'll use their "The Giant" zine to learn about the lives of Samuel, Hannah, King Saul, and David.
- Over Lent we'll dive into their "Lent" zine which features six parables of Jesus.
Communion Sundays
Held on the first Sunday each month.
The children will start in worship in the Sanctuary and after the Blessing of Children, children 3rd grade and under will head to the chapel for a short lesson.
- Children will return to the Sanctuary during the Hymn of Response (after the sermon) and join their families and participate in Communion.
Nursery
Professional, loving childcare is available every Sunday morning. The nursery, located on the 2nd floor, is open 15 minutes before worship begins and is for infants and toddlers up to 36 months old.
The nursery is a safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate space for children to begin experiencing God’s love through the care of our church family.
Parents are invited to leave a mobile phone number with our caregivers so they can be notified if their children need them. Please note that we do not provide snacks.
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Children's Choirs
We have two children's choirs for children ages 4 years through 6th grade. Choirs rehearse Wednesdays and sing in worship monthly during the program year.
Each summer, First Pres hosts a Vacation Bible School for church and community families to come together and explore Bible stories through a variety of activities. If you are interested in getting involved to help plan our next VBS, please contact Rachel Magnusson at rmagnusson@firstchurchlf.org.
Summer PlayGround Church
9:30 AM Memorial Day through Labor Day
Children, families and the young at heart are all invited to join us at the playground where we will play for a while before gathering together to explore a bible verse or story and respond with additional outdoor games and crafts.
Children's Special Events
Save the dates for these Children & Family Church Events!
July
28 - Summer Olympics Party, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
August
18 - Work Trip Sunday & Blessing the Backpacks
25 - All-Church Beach Picnic
September
8 - Rally Sunday
15 - Kindergarten Bible Sunday
October
19 - Kid's Movie Night (5:00-7:30 PM)
31 - Lake Bluff Trick-or-Treat meet-up (4:00 PM)
November
29 - Lake Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony meet-up (4:00-6:00 PM)
TBD - Parent's Paddle Night (7:00-10:00 PM)
December
1 - Advent Wreath Making & Dinner (5:00-7:00 PM)
11 - All-Church Carol Sing (5:00-7:00 PM)
12 - Kid's Movie Night (5:00-7:30PM)
13 - Christmas Pageant Rehearsal (9:00 AM - 10:30 AM)
14 - Christmas Pageant (9:30 AM worship)
2025 scheduling in the works
Faith-Building Fun
Our First Pres children and families enjoying learning about God and growing their faith together.
