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.
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!
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 our Children’s Choir Director, Kellie Brewer.
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.
Good Shepherd Youth (grades 6th-12th)—take a break from the busyness of Spring to enjoy some time away to rest, play, hang out with new and old friends, and connect with God. The cost is $150 which includes transportation, camp style lodging, food, activities, and programming. Bring a friend and join us for an amazing weekend! Click here to register. For more information, please contact the Rev. Jonathan McManus-Dail.
Open to rising 7th graders and up, this week-long mission trip partners with Appalachia Service Project to make homes warmer, safer, and drier for families in need. Youth will grow in faith, build hands-on skills, and experience the culture of Appalachia through meaningful service and community. Registration and $100 deposit is due by March 1. The final trip cost will be $900 total (includes airfare, meals, and all trip expenses). Scholarships are available. Adults with DIY skills especially needed! For more information, please contact the Rev. Jonathan McManus-Dail.
Each summer our Windsor campus hosts a week-long Shepherd Camp (our amazing version of vacation Bible school). Shepherd Camp is open to rising Pre-K 4 (4 years old by September 1, 2026 and potty trained) –rising 3rd grade children. Each camper’s day begins with collective worship, lively music and a program before moving to rotations by age groups through a variety of theme-based activities (music, prayer practice, story telling, art, & free play). Edge Camp is open to rising 4th grade–6th grade children. After the morning program, Edge Campers adventure off campus and return by 3:00p. Shepherd and Edge Camp wouldn’t be possible without the creativity and energy of our adult and youth volunteers!* We invite and encourage volunteers to sign up early so we can better assess how many campers we can accommodate this year. (*Nursery care is available for volunteers with children not old enough for Shepherd Camp.) With any additional questions please contact Meredith Spears, and/or Blair Nelson.