Children's Ministry
Children's Sunday School
Children’s Sunday School is in full swing!
9:15-10:15am
Sanctuary Basement
Children ages 3 years old (and potty trained) through fifth grade are invited to join us each Sunday morning from 9:15 to 10:15 for fun, fellowship, and learning.
- 3 and 4 year olds meet in Room B-16.
- Kindergartners through 5th graders meet in Room B-21 for our opening and then stay in B-21 or move to B-17, depending on their rotation. Each classroom shares a "feast" (snack) at the end of the Sunday School.
- All ages are then escorted to the Family Eucharist or picked up by their parents.
Sunday School Curriculum
This year, we will be using a variety of curriculum. We will be looking at various forms of prayer, learning about saints, study the Parables of Dr. Seuss, follow the Lectionary with Living the Good News and hear a handful of Godly Play stories. For more information, please feel free to contact Susan Goodman at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Toddler Nursery - Our littlest members are learning Bible stories and simple faith concepts through a curriculum called Rock·A·Bye. Our nursery caregivers gather the children each Sunday during the 10:30 service for story time and an activity that stimulates their senses, be it art, discovery, music, or outdoor play. In January, the kids will learn about "Jesus Grows" and in February, they will learn about "Jesus Loves the Children."
Family Holy Communion Service
The Family Service is held in Huffman Hall and runs concurrently with the 10:30am Holy Communion Service in the Sanctuary. The Family Service lasts 35 minutes and incorporates many of the wonderful parts of Children’s Chapel with a homily that has a message for children and adults alike. All ages are welcome; you don’t have to have children to attend. The option to drop off your children and attend the 10:30am Holy Communion Service in the sanctuary is still available to families. If you haven’t tried it, come and join us!
We involve children in all aspects of the service so please e-mail Susan Goodman at
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if your child would like to be a reader, a candle lighter, a crucifer, an usher, or help with the offering.
Children’s Choir
Children's Choir will resume in April and May.....we will be rehearshing and preparing an anthem for Pentecost Sunday. Does your child like to sing? Are they between the ages of 5 and 10 years old? If you answer yes to both of these questions, come join St. Matthew’s Children’s Choir! The children rehearse every Sunday, directly after the Family Service, from 11:15 to 11:45.
Children's Communion Class
ALL baptized children are welcome at the communion rail at St. Matthew’s, no matter what their age. It is the parent who decides when a child is ready to begin to receive communion. A child can certainly participate in communion without being a graduate of Communion Class, however, there comes a time when a child is ready for more “formal” Communion instruction. Participating in this communion class will help your child learn the meaning of Communion. All are welcome at the altar. Your child has the opportunity to discover answers for their Eucharistic questions.
If your child is between the ages of 4 and 9, has been baptized, has not yet attended a Communion Class, and is asking questions about what it all means, please attend the next available children's communion class. We offer classes in the spring and in the fall.
Please contact our office at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information on upcoming classes.
Nursery
St. Matthew's offers excellent, experienced, child care for children ages infant to 4 years of age.
Sunday Nursery Hours and Locations:
- 7:45am-9:00am, Infant, Toddler and PreK (0-4 yrs. old) nursery located in Huffman Hall
- 9:00am-12:15pm, Infant Nursery (0-2 yrs old) remains open in Huffman Hall
- 9:00am - 12:15pm, Toddler and PreK Nursery, located in the Basement of the Sanctuary (B-16 classroom)
There is also a comfortable, soundproof room in the church Sanctuary balcony (Cry Room) for parents or grandparents who wish to keep fussy babies with them during the Sunday morning service
All of our nursery supervisors are CPR and First Aid certified. We always have at least two nursery workers scheduled at all times for any church function that requires baby sitters. We have a friendly and well trained staff who love playing and caring for your children while you are attending church or other events at St. Matthew’s.
We ask that you leave your cell phone number with us when you take your child to the nursery. This gives you the security of knowing you can be reached quickly should your child need you. And don't forget to change your phone from ring to vibrate before going into the church service!
If you have any questions about our nursery or any of our nursery workers, please feel free to contact our Nursery Care Coordinator, Susan Goodman at
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The Mix (3rd, 4th and 5th Graders)
Please come join this great group for fun and fellewship. We meet typically the 3rd Sunday afternoon/evening of the month....this month we're taking a break - for Spring Break. Join us in April, the more the merrier. Please feel free to contact Susan Goodman at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
Vacation Bible School, 2012....June 25th - 29th, 9:00 a.m. to Noon for children 3 yrs. old through 5th Grade!
VBS REGISTRATION IS UP AND RUNNING We hope that you will join us as a participant and/or volunteer for Operation Overboard, Daring to Go Deep with God! Daily themes (Ocean Insights) will be: Depend on God, Dare to Care, Claim Jesus, Choose to Follow and Change the World. We have so many fun activities already planned for this wonderful week. Please join us! $40 per child ($10 discount for full time parent volunteer). Use the following links to register online: www.formdesk.com/stmatts/vbs2012kids or www.formdesk.com/stmatts/vbs2012staff. For more information, please contact Susan Goodman, Children's Ministry Coordinator at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 512/245-8314.