Sundays 4Kids is our ministry program for children ages 3-10. Our adult mentors follow the Godly Play curriculum that engages what is most exciting about religious education: God inviting us into the midst of scripture and spiritual experiences. Godly Play practice teaches us to listen for God and to make sincere and creative responses to God’s call in our lives.
Each Sunday there is a rhythm to our sacred time together, rooted in ancient Christian storytelling:
- Gather
- Share the Story
- Wonder
- Play
- Feast
- Blessing
Music is an integral part of our gathering time and there is usually a craft. (You can find the focus for each Sunday on the church event calendar and may view Godly Play stories on the Godly Play Foundation YouTube channel.)
Each Sunday, children are in worship with their families until the “Time with the Child” and are then invited to the 4Kids Room. On Intergenerational Communion Sunday (usually, the first Sunday of the month) children will participate in worship and celebrate with their families the entire church service.
Mentors are Joan Feury, Pat Parker (program leader), Ellen Patterson, Vicki Poli, Elizabeth Robertson and Sue Sanderson.
For questions, contact Pat Parker at the church office 707-253-1411 or office@napamethodist.org.
(NOTE: All leaders must pass a background check before working with children.)