Children's Ministries

welcome

Welcome to the First Presbyterian Church Franklin Children’s Ministry.  Our congregation takes seriously the promises we make at the baptism of a child.  We offer ways to guide and nurture the faith of children to help set them on a life-long journey of being a disciple of Christ.


Our ministries are designed for newborns through 5th graders with a variety of opportunities including Sunday Wonder Hour, Children’s Worship, Nursery, WNL Kids Fellowship, and many other events for children and families throughout the year.


We invite you to come experience these vibrant ministries for your children and enjoy the connections your family will find to God and to other families at FPC. 


All are welcome! 



Nursery

Nursery Guidelines


A nursery for infants through 3 years old is available in room 111 (first floor, lower level entrance).  We have a dedicated staff of nursery attendants to provide a loving and safe environment. We encourage children of all ages to participate in worship.  If your child is unhappy or needs a break from the worship service, we encourage you to utilize the Narthex where you can continue to worship using the sanctuary audio. The nursery is available during all our services, Sunday school, and special events. The Hospitality Team members are available if you need assistance.


Nursery Coordinators:

Kate Lasseter (katelasseter@yahoo.com)

Kelly Oldham (ekellyoldham@gmail.com).

Sunday wonder hour

WONDER HOUR BEGINS AT 9:00 AM

The children gather for their Bible story and then move to the Wonder Centers. We will utilize as much of our FPC grounds as weather permits: labyrinth, pavilion, prayer wall, Goldfish pond, rain garden, shaded areas, and fields.

 

Nursery Room 111, God Loves Me curriculum – Linda Cairatti, Kate Lasseter, Kelly Oldham, 


PreK, K, & 1st Room 104, Spark Lectionary and Wonder Centers – Jaclyn Tarkington, Claire Henry


Lower Elementary (2nd & 3rd grade) Room 101, Feasting on the Word curriculum and Wonder Centers - Jennifer Heath, Katie Oldham, Starr Nolan


Upper Elementary (4th & 5th ) Room 102, Feasting on the Word curriculum and Wonder Centers –Hattie Kissel, Katie Gottlieb, Meghan Costa


Wonder Hour Centers in Room 101, 102, 104 PICK UP FOR CHILDREN AT 9:45 am


All children through 2nd grade will need to be checked in and out by a parent or designated person.


Children's Worship

Children are welcome to remain in the sanctuary for the entire worship service, or children 4, 5 and in kindergarten may choose to attend Children's Worship at the conclusion of the Time with the Young Church.


Children ages 4 through kindergarten are given the opportunity to worship through the Children's Worship program. Children's Worship offers a way of learning that challenges our children to experience the Bible through storytelling, using a hands-on approach.  The stories of God come to life using figures made of wood and other materials.  The goal of this curriculum is not only to teach a story, but also to engage children in the act of worship.  Trained leaders from our congregation direct the sessions each week through great stories of the church year.


The leaders will meet the children in the narthex and take them to room 101.  A leader will bring the children back to the sanctuary after their Bible story where they will rejoin their family for the remainder of the service.

Additional Children's Ministries

Children's Library - Faith based books are available for check out in Room 101 and 102.


Trunk or Treat - A fun afternoon for children and their families during the Fall Festival.  


Easter Egg Hunt - The Saturday before Easter children and grandchildren of our congregation arrive for fellowship, fun activities, and egg hunting.


Bibles - Bibles are presented to third graders and confirmation students on Opening Day.


Sexuality Courses - Course I - Amazing Me for Grades 5 and 6

Will include basic biological and developmental information, suggestions for open communication between student and parents, and an introduction to the fact that sexuality is an integral part of being human.


First Day of Advent Centers - we prepare for the season of Advent


Wednesday Night Live - arts and other educational programming for children