Our Children, Youth & Family ministry team offers Christian formation through a faith-enriching curriculum and community-building events. Our staff works collaboratively with parishioners to nurture faith journeys from preschool through high school graduation. We welcome all – whether long-tenured or brand-new to the parish – to join these programs. With questions, please contact the Rev. Jonathan McManus-Dail, Priest for Children, Youth & Families or Beth Charrier, Formation Ministry Group Leader for more information.
Early Church is a brief but liturgically and spiritually rich service where our youngest church members can sing, pray, learn about Jesus, and worship in a setting created just for them. With special attention to elementary- age children, this service welcomes all who enjoy a participatory and fun worship, a gospel-centered story time, and familiar music that’s easy to sing along with.
Nursery care is provided for our youngest members (under 3 years old) every Sunday during the 10:30a services on both of our campuses. In a warm and nurturing environment, we will assist you in beginning to build your child’s faith foundation. The nursery is conveniently located on the ground level adjacent to the church building and the Parish Life Center on the Windsor campus and next to the parish hall at the Hill. We look forward to greeting you and your children for nursery care!
Children who normally attend Godly Play are invited to join us this summer for Sunday School featuring Bible stories, storybooks, crafts, and hands-on activities in their usual classrooms. Children may be dropped off beginning at 10:15a, and parents or caregivers are invited to pick them up during the passing of the peace. Children ages 3 and older who are fully potty trained are welcome to participate.
Edge Kids in 3rd–5th grade are invited to join and volunteer as student helpers. For more information, please contact the Rev. Jonathan McManus-Dail.
Join other Good Shepherd Youth and wonderful Bible
Study leaders on Sunday mornings to explore the Bible and how it invites us to live with love and faithfulness in all areas of life. For more information, please contact the Rev. Jonathan McManus-Dail.
The Children’s Choir aims to foster a love of singing, musical skills to enjoy for a lifetime, and will feature performances in our worship services throughout the year. Children’s Choir is open to children in Kindergarten– 5th grades with no prior choir experience necessary. For more information, please contact the Rev. Jonathan McManus-Dail.
Our Godly Play program is a creative, imaginative approach to Christian formation and spiritual guidance for children 3 years old (potty trained) through 2nd grade. Every Sunday children gather in our education center to learn about the Bible and explore God’s expansive presence and unconditional love for them. Check-in begins at 10:15a with Godly Play lessons starting at 10:30a. Pick up children at the Peace so they can join you for Holy Communion. For more information, please contact the Rev. Jonathan McManus-Dail.
Kids in 3rd–5th grade are encouraged to join with their friends every Sunday morning for a Bible Study that is fun and informative. Building on the foundation kids receive in our Godly Play program, this Bible Study is intended to help late-elementary kids develop biblical literacy and a vocabulary of faith alongside their peers. For more information, please contact the Rev. Jonathan McManus-Dail.
Each summer, our Windsor campus hosts Shepherd and Edge Camp (Monday, June 22–Friday, June 26)—a joyful, faith-filled week that helps children grow in wonder, friendship, and the love of God. As we prepare for camp, we invite the parish to keep all of our campers, youth volunteers, and adult leaders in your prayers. Pray for a week filled with joy, safety, deep friendships, and opportunities to encounter God’s presence in meaningful ways. With any additional questions please contact Meredith Spears, and/or Blair Nelson.