CHILDREN AT ALL SOULS
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them for to such belongs the kingdom of God.” And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them.
Matthew 19:14, 16
At All Souls, we love kids and want them to feel at home in our community. For us, this means welcoming kids into everything we do—from Sunday worship to shared meals, weeknight gatherings, and volunteer opportunities. We do this in a way that is safe and appropriate for their ages, while also embracing the fun and exciting “holy mess” they can bring.
Some of our ministries like Children’s Chapel and nursery are designed specifically for children, and others are designed to help kids participate in the larger community.
CHILDREN’S CHAPEL
A Special Service for our Children
Children’s chapel is our primary ministry to kids at All Souls. Before the first reading, volunteers will lead children in kindergarten through 5th grade from the back of the sanctuary to children’s chapel. Children will hear an age-appropriate, interactive lesson designed to teach them about how the Scriptures fit into the big story of God’s Word. Other areas of focus are prayer, memorizing scripture, and catechism questions. To learn more about God’s Big Story Curriculum, click here.
Children’s chapel is offered every Sunday except the last Sunday of each month, where children get to participate with their families for the whole service. We encourage parents and guardians to prepare their children for worship with the church by answering questions their children may have about the service, praying together, and reading Bible stories to their children.
NURSERY
Nursery during the Service
For the youngest members of our community, we provide a staffed nursery each week with attendants that have undergone thorough background checks and safety training to provide a safe and fun environment. Parents can drop their kids off each week before the service and pick them up afterward.
If you have any questions about our nursery, you can contact our children’s ministry director, Lucy Grace, who would be happy to help you in any way.
CATECHESIS
Catechesis Hour: Christian Education for All Ages
Along with Children’s Chapel, we offer Catechesis Hour for children on Sundays at 9:30am on a seasonal basis. This is a time for our elementary school students (1st through 5th graders) to learn about the teachings of the Christian faith from a distinctly Anglican perspective. See our calendar on Church Center for a full schedule. We are currently walking through the catechism of the ACNA, To Be a Christian.
TABLE TALK & COMPLINE
Our Wednesday Evening Gathering
Held every other Wednesday night on a seasonal basis, Table Talk & Compline (or Table Talk for short) is a gathering for our whole church family with three main focuses: a meal, a talk with discussion, and corporate prayer.
Children of all ages are welcome at Table Talk! A staffed nursery will be provided for children ages 0 through 5, and childcare will be provided for children ages 6 through 11 during discussion time. Check out our calendar to find out when our next Table Talk is being held.