Youth

SONlight is a time designed for children ages 3K-5th grade. Following the Children’s Message, the children are escorted by the volunteer leader to the Joseph room. Once gathered in the classroom, the children enjoy scripture, service and fellowship activities geared to their ages. Children return to their family in the sanctuary during the Sharing of the Peace.

We offer SONlight on the first Sunday of each month. To lead SONlight, you do not need any special training or supplies, only an open-heart and patience with little ones. Instructions are provided for each day’s activity: sometimes a Celebrate activity sheet geared toward each age group, sometimes a service project and sometimes another activity themed with that day’s lesson/liturgical year.

All adults, young adults, parents, grandparents and empty nesters are encouraged to take part in this special time with our All Saints children.

Thank you in advance for your support as we all do our part in our church family’s Christian Formation and help in the promises we make at Baptism!

Please take a look at the dates available on the signup at church or link HERE

• additional opportunities for parents in fulfilling their Baptism promises 
• geared for each age group
• student & their parent(s) participate (same understanding, points for discussion and support base)
• offered each school year so that each rising age child & their parents can grow in their awareness of their part in the Church family

• August 10^th: Welcome to Sunday school activity for 3-year-olds who will be entering Sunday school this fall. 
• September 14: Our 4-year-olds will meet for an activity about The Lord’s Prayer and how it applies to them. 
• September 14: Our 5-year-olds will have their turn playing a scavenger hunt game while learning about their role in worship. 
• September 28th: Our Affirmation students and chosen mentor will gather during the Sunday school hour to continue processing their 10 planned sessions of varied opportunities to connect deeper with each other through shared interests, worship and service opportunities.
• January 4^th: Our 9^th & 10^th graders will focus on safe choices while driving, as God goes with us.
• February 1st: Our 2^nd grade children will participate in an activity about the Bible, why it’s special and how to use it.
• March 8, 15, 22 (12:30-2) & April 2nd (5:30-7): Our 1^st graders will begin a 4-lesson course on First Communion in the Parish Life Center after worship with lunch. This instruction aims to familiarize and help the children feel more comfortable at the Lord’s Table. The families will make bread for Maundy Thursday worship (April 2nd) where the children will be invited to participate in their first communion.  
• March 20-21: Our middle school students will explore lessons geared to give them experiences & information they need to build a solid foundation around faith & sexuality.
• March 22^nd: Our 5^th graders will read John 3:16 and learn how it’s the Gospel in a nutshell.
• May 3rd: Our 3rd graders will move to the Prayer Garden to delve into the different types of prayers they can use in their relationship with God.
• May 17th: We will celebrate our high schoolers graduation with a special blessing and sending during worship and reception.
• May 24th: Affirmation of Baptism for those students completing this step in their faith journey during worship with reception.

• next school year:
  • 4^th graders will learn about the 10 Commandments and how these laws apply to their lives today
  • Our pre-teens will learn & experience that as children of God we are born into the world Wonderfully Made and beloved by God.