Children’s Ministry at ORPC
Jesus welcomed children into his ministry at every turn, so we at ORPC try to do the same. There are a number of opportunities spread throughout the year for children to worship, grow, and connect with each other, with the church, and with God. Children will always have a home at ORPC.
Children In Worship
Nursery and Toddler
Childcare is offered during our 10:00 a.m. worship service through 2nd Hour Classes. With the help of paid nursery staff and volunteers, the infants and toddlers at ORPC have a safe and loving environment while parents enjoy worship and Sunday school.
Children’s Worship
Children's Worship is offered for children ages 4 through 2nd grade. Children begin in the worship service with their families and are then invited to go to Children’s worship where they explore their faith through Bible stories, prayer, and experience. Based on Montessori principles, Children’s worship invites children to grow in Christian faith through story, play, and wonder.
Children are also always welcome to stay in the Sanctuary service. Inside the Sanctuary, there are tables set on the right hand side for children or families who want to stay together in the Sanctuary worship. At these tables, there are coloring materials, modeling dough, and numerous quiet, fidget toys.
Kirk Club
Kirk Club (Kirk is a common Presbyterian word, coming from Scottish roots, meaning "Church") is a new group that is starting in the fall for 3rd-5th graders at the church. It will meet in the Fellowship House once a month (usually the first Sunday -- September is the exception because of Labor Day) for an hour after church, 11:15-12:15. Kirk Club will consist of community building and faith formation -- after all, we have to play together before we can pray together. We'll snack, play games, do activities, and have meaningful conversation about faith. See the schedule below:
September 11th: Kirk Club Kick Off!
October 2nd: Snack on World Communion Sunday
November 6th: The ART of Thanksgiving
December 4th: Kirk Club Christmas Party!
June 14th-17th, 2023
PassportKIDS is a new conference ORPC will be attending for children and youth who have completed 3rd through 6th grade. Situated at a conference center in Lynchburg, VA (very close by), PassportKIDS includes worship geared towards children, interactive Bible study, and LOTS of awesome camp activities. Our church stays in a lodge with just our group. The theme will be announced soon, but you can start registration here.
Special Events
ORPC will engage in a limited-time four week small group ministry in October! For four Sundays in October (10/9, 10/16, 10/23, & 10/30), small groups will gather around the church campus for an hour after worship (11:15am-12:15pm). Each small group has an awesome topical theme and way to engage in scripture, so you can find a way to connect no matter your interests! There will be adult education and children’s ministry small groups, but youth are eligible to sign up for one of four small groups (descriptions in the link). Sign up here for the small group you want to join!
Games & God (PreK-5th grade) – games small group
Jesus’ Cookbook (3rd-8th grade) – cooking small group
October 23rd, 6-8pm
Children from the congregation and the community are invited to join us for ORPC’s annual Trunk or Treat in the parking lot. Not only will there be lots of candy for kids, there will be games, treats, and special performances!
December 24th, 4pm
Is it too early to be thinking about Christmas? Probably, but we want as many things to be on your radar as possible! Come on Christmas Eve to ORCP’s early, family service. There is NO rehearsal for the Christmas story – just show up and kids will get a costume and a role in the telling of Jesus’ birth!
Children’s Staff Person:
Questions about children’s ministry at ORPC? Thinking about joining our group? Email Chris here or at chris.orpc@gmail.com.
Chris would love to meet your family. You can schedule a meeting with Chris to visit your front porch (he promises donuts or cookies) or for any other reason. Sign up here to connect.
Interested in receiving the monthly children’s ministry newsletter on the first of each month in your inbox? Join the listserv here.
KidsMin REMINDer text message sign up: Text @orpcc to 810-10
