Children

For children baptized in The Christian Community, and for those whose parents choose it, the Sunday Service for Children and religious instruction keep alive and renew children’s awareness of their origin in the spirit, their heavenly home. Attendance begins around age seven, leading to Confirmation at age 14.

The inner truth of the child is recognized and supported in religious instruction, which supplements the children’s worship service. It follows the stages of the religious development of humanity reflected in the child’s development:

· Veneration of the spirit in nature (myths and legends)

· Security in the divine guidance of destiny (Old Testament)

· Becoming aware of the Christ in individual human life (New Testament)

For children, the experience of finding a spiritual home on earth is strengthened through the Sunday Service, festival celebrations and Confirmation.

Read more about the Sunday Service for Children: http://www.thechristiancommunity.org/children-youth/

Sundays

Children's Story Time (From Sept. through June)
Beginning at 9:15 am, children and parents are warmly welcome to gather in the community room of the church in Devon, to pray and sing together and hear a story followed by Sunday Service for Children at 10:00 am.

Note: There will be no 9:15am story time on two Sundays in March (3/2/25 and 3/16/25) as Jong Won will be away on those days. Our 10am Sunday service for children and 10:30am sacrament will take place as usual.

Service for Children at 10:00 am year-round

The Service for Children takes place on Sundays at 10:00 am. During festival times, a story hour may also be offered. Childcare is usually available so that parents can attend the service for adults at 10:30 am. Please check the Services and Events page for information on specific times and locations for special activities for children.

Announcements

Easter Activities
Sunday, April 20
10:30 am The Consecration of the Human Being
Festive potluck lunch & Easter egg hunt and outdoor Easter celebration for all ages

Easter Festival for Children (and for all ages)
9:15 am Easter Puppet Play
(Please be seated by 9:10 am so that we can start on time.)
All are welcome to join the children and experience this inspirational story from the Bible brought to life through the art form of marionette puppetry.
10 am : Sunday Service for Children
10:30 - 11:30 : Easter egg dyeing for an image of The Tree of Life
Lunch
12:15pm : Easter egg hunt

The Sacrament of Confirmation - Sunday, May 25, at 10 am
will be celebrated for Quorra Lee Barlup and Aska Saul on Sunday, May 25 at 10 am. Please note the time; it will be 30 minutes earlier than the normal service time. There will be no Children's Service on the Confirmation day. Instead, all the children are encouraged to join the first part of the sacrament. Older children may stay for the whole sacrament if they wish. The sacrament will be followed by a festive potluck lunch and a celebration gathering. Please join us in this joyous celebration.

Summer Camp

The Christian Community Children's Summer Camp, "Camp Harmony Lake" (for children going into grades 3 - 8) with Rev. Carol Kelly will be from July 31 - August 16, in Kingsley, PA. Registration is open. (https://christiancommunityyouth.org ) Contact Rev. Carol Kelly for more details: carolkelly.cc@gmail.com.

See our Services and Events page for updates.