Our Approach:

God Loves Kids and So Do We!

Children and Youth are a big part of everything we do as a Second Family. We want them to feel God’s love and experience the hope and peace that comes with following Jesus Christ every day in every decision.

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Baptism

God loves all his kids even before they are baptized. Baptism is God’s way of giving us a visible sign and seal of that love. Click here to learn more about baptism for your child or yourself. No age is too old or too young for baptism.

KidsPraise

Some kids get restless during worship in the Sanctuary. That’s ok! And that’s why we created KidsPraise. Children from Preschool age to 5th grade are welcome to join staffers Bekah Barlow and Michelle Trefren during the sermon for a time of active worship and fun games that’s designed just for them outside the Sanctuary. Bekah and Michelle return kids to their parents after the sermon ends. Of course your child can always choose to stay with you in the Sanctuary for the entire worship service.

Nursery

Our professionally staffed Nursery is open Sundays, year round, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM for children up to age 5.

Prayground

We’ve created a space in the Sanctuary where kids who like to be active can play by themselves during worship. Kids can draw, lie down, stack foam blocks or otherwise just “be kids.” Parents are asked to gently supervise their kids. The PrayGround is designed for kids up to age 6.

Activity Bags

Kids can pick up specially curated bags filled with interactive items before worship. Activity bags are at the main Sanctuary entrance.

SecondKids

Bekah Barlow, Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries, leads this ministry for kids, Pre-school age to 5th grade, which meets year-round.

Nativity Story

Every year Second Church children and youth stage a re-telling of the Nativity Story on Christmas Eve. Contact Bekah Barlow, Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries.

Shine!

Pastor Jeff Gibelius leads this ministry for kids in 6th grade and up on Sundays, from Sept through May at 9am. Shine! equips youth through experiential learning to lead in God’s world by serving others with their unique God-given talents. We build faith, relationships, and young leaders with God’s help.

Confirmation

In the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. Confirmation is an extension of baptism. It’s when young people accept for themselves the privileges and responsibilities that come with being a fully-devoted follower of Jesus Christ. Pastor Jeff Gibelius leads this ministry for 6th grade and up which is offered approximately every other year.

Special Events

Bekah Barlow is always planning opportunities for fun, fellowship, service and worship for children, youth, and their families.

Music for Children & Youth

Safe at Second – We take child safety seriously in our Second Family. All people who work with children and youth on a regular basis are screened, submit background clearances, and agree to follow strict procedures. You can see our entire Safe at Second policy here.

If you want to know all the latest information about ministries for children and youth at Second, join the CYF mailing list, by contacting Bekah Barlow, Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries.