SHARE, LEAD & GROW

children

At SFBC we value the youngest members of our community as full participants who share their gifts, lead and grow among us. Children and youth are welcome in our sanctuary worship services–and really, anywhere else in our church! We believe in empowering the next generation not as “the church of tomorrow,” but “the church of today”!

In Worship

During worship services, children and youth are invited to come forward for a Time With Children, a special moment for listening and sharing with a pastor. Activities related to the worship service are provided in Worship Adventure Kits.

Children's Church

Each Sunday after worship, children who are infants through 5th grade and younger are invited to gather in the Hintz Chapel adjacent to the Sanctuary for a special half-hour faith formation time (approximately noon-12:30pm). We will share a Bible story (sometimes offered in the Godly Play style), read a picture book, sing favorite children’s choir songs, and pray together. Pastors and volunteers work together to steward this important time of fellowship and care with our youngest worshippers.

Other Opportunities

Seasonal Intergenerational Sunday School
We also enjoy seasonal intergenerational Sunday school in the Godly Play style during Advent and Lent, with various activities targeted to each age group.

Study Bibles
In 3rd grade, every child receives a Study Bible as a recognition of their growing faith.

Summer Camp
SFBC is passionate about sending all interested children to summer camp at Camp Burton on Vashon Island, which offers programs for elementary, middle, and high school ages, as well as for children, youth and young adults with disabilities.

Church Movie Nights
Children are also welcome at our church movie nights, where we gather for fellowship and a family-friendly movie that will inspire reflection.

Safety

We care deeply for the safety of minors in our care. As such, all staff and volunteers working with children are background-checked regularly, trained in CPR and First Aid, and trained in our Safe Sanctuary policies. For questions about these policies, contact a pastor.

Creativity

This community sees God’s wondrous creativity in the children in our common care, and we do our best to not entertain, but truly involve, children in the faith life of our congregation.