Children & Youth
Children and youth are a priority for us at Cedar Ridge. On Sundays, different age groups for school children and young adults generally cover similar topics as adults, so families can have conversations together. We believe we all grow best through relationships, so we encourage lots of interactions between adults, young people, and children. We discuss stories from the Bible, current events, and various life challenges, and look for creative ways to help children experience and share God’s love.
Cedar Ridge Kids
What we’re learning right now
We read in the Bible that there was once a boy called David. He didn’t go to school. Instead, David spent all day in the fields taking care of sheep. Sometimes he saw wild animals and was afraid. At other times, he looked at beautiful sunsets or twinkling stars and was happy. And sometimes he got lonely and sad. David made up lots of songs to pass the time. He sang them to God because he knew God loved him and was there with him, taking care of him. These prayer songs are called psalms, and this month, we will take a look at some of the psalms and see what they can teach us.
Elementary: Through discussion, videos, crafts, and games we will explore psalms that ask: God, are you there when I’m scared? Are you there when people are being mean? Are you there when I’m happy? And are you there when I’ve messed up?
Preschool: Using simple, interactive stories, games, crafts, and music, we will explore some of David’s prayer songs. We will also see how Jesus talked to God—and how we can, too!
The logistics
All kids start off in the auditorium with their caregivers to sing some songs together. Musical instruments are available for those who would like them. You might also light to light a candle or write out a prayer and put it in one of the frames under the “Journey” or “Grow” banners. On the first Sunday of the month, we will also all celebrate communion together. At Cedar Ridge, everyone is welcome to participate in communion. Caregivers: you are free to decide when your child is ready to participate in this way. Kids are dismissed to their classrooms before the start of the message. There are resources available for any kids who would prefer to remain with their caregivers in the auditorium.
Cedar Ridge Kids has in-person activities on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. for kids aged 2 through 5th grade. There is also a non-staffed nursery with a live feed of the main service. Toddlers, preschool and elementary children meet in our classrooms, which are furnished with air purifiers, upgraded HVAC filters, and hand sanitizer. If your child is sick, we ask that they don’t come into the classrooms. If you are new, please stop by the Cedar Ridge Kids Welcome Desk when you arrive to check in. We look forward to getting to know you and your child!
You can contact Ruth Campbell, who oversees children’s ministry, if you’d like to find out more about Cedar Ridge Kids.
Welcome to Cedar Ridge Kids! I’m really looking forward to spending time with you! Send me an email (or ask an adult to do that for you) if you have any questions, or just want to chat.
