Our full slate of Children’s and Youth offerings returns for the 2023-2024 program year! Read on for details about each offering, and if you’d like your child to participate, please take a moment to register your child/youth here.
St. Paul’s, Ivy is currently seeking our next Director of Children’s and Youth Ministries. Click here to learn more!
Sunday Morning Nursery Care | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Children of all ages are always welcome in our worship services. However, our nursery is also available on Sundays from 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. to care for children birth through three years of age while their adults attend worship.
Formation for All Ages | 9:15–10:15 a.m.
Formation classes and opportunities are offered for children and youth from age 4 through 12th grade every Sunday morning, during our Kairos time. From Godly Play for the youngest to inclusion in The Rector’s Forum and Assistant Teacher opportunities for our teens, there’s truly something for everyone. Formation offerings occur simultaneously, so parents can attend The Rectors Forum while children attend the offerings for them. More information on each of these offerings can be found using the links in the sidebar on the right.
Children’s Chapel and Children’s Sundays | 10:30 a.m. Rite II Service
At our 10:30 a.m. Sunday service, children of all ages are invited to process out of the sanctuary with our chapel leaders as the congregation sings the hymn of praise. They will be led downstairs into our children’s chapel for a time of interactive reflection on the gospel lesson of the day, and then brought back into the church in time for Holy Communion.
On the last Sunday of each month, Children stay in the church during the 10:30 a.m. worship service and are invited to gather at the front of the chancel following the Gospel reading for a special homily. Then all are invited to the Parish Hall following the service for an ice cream treat served by our Youth.
Our classrooms, chapel, and nursery are all located on the lower level. Click the thumbnail image to to the left to help find your way around!
S’mores and More Youth Gatherings | 5:00 p.m.
Youth in grades 6-12 are invited to gather at St. Paul’s, Ivy beginning at 5:00 p.m. for a time of fellowship, games, and formation. Refreshments are provided. Click here for more information about Youth offerings, or to be added to the youth formation mailing list, please contact Director of Children and Youth Ministry, Audi Barlow: .
Children’s Music Program
Children in Pre-K through 5th grade are invited to make a joyful noise with our Children’s Choir! Led by Director of Music Ministries Gabriel Rhys Simerson. No previous music knowledge or experience is required – Mr. Simerson teaches musical skill and knowledge at age-appropriate levels. Please click here for more information, or to join the Children’s Choir, please Gabe Simerson.
