At Lyndhurst Community of Faith Church thoughtful spiritual formation allows us to claim a love that has the power to shape and transform us.
All children are invited to worship. We gather each week for children’s sharing time, centered around our God’s World circle. Discussions with children follow worship themes and texts. A special children’s center (praygroud) is set up in the rear of the sanctuary offering space, manipulatives and resources for the children to thoughlfully participate in worship on Sunday morning.
We are happy to invite all children to our re-imagined Prayground. Our praygound is a special space curated to encourage all who are present to participate in worship in a meaningful way that honors each person’s unique abilities, gifts, and developmental stage. A space that makes it possible for children and adults to experience the holy together, each in ways that are meaningful to them. Children are invited to read from a variety of story bibles, work collaboratively re-tell God’s big story on the oversized white board or other storytelling elements. Children may track the movements of worship with the worship wheel or pactice worship at the children’s alter table. The Faith Formation Ministry summarizes our vision this way. Our space becomes not just a place to be, but a place to be in worship!
Prayground
What We're Reading
A new modern classic that is a winner in every season—
One hat - two turtles; how we can compromise to share God's love?
Blues and Yellows just don't mix, or do they? A delightful retelling of the parable of the "good samaritan".
Sunday School: Ages 3 to 4th grade – Sunday School begins on Sunday, September 13.
- Sunday School happens September -May – Children gather for class time following children’s sharing in worship, except on the first Sunday of each month. The first Sunday each month is set aside for Holy Communion and the opportunity for children and families to practice worship together.
Our class time focuses on the stories of the Bible capture the imagination and shape the beginning of faith. We believe God is very much a part of who we are and is well at home in our heart. In this class children are invited to throw the door to their heart wide open and allow God to settle in.
Older Students are invited to “Youth Action” our youth fellowship group that meets at various times on Sunday afternoon.
How Children Particpate in Worship
