Children

Helping People To

Learn, Live, Love and Serve

"By the grace of Jesus Christ, we are called to worship God; to connect in community, to nurture in love and to serve in the world."

The Nurture Ministry helps all people learn, live, love and serve in the way of Jesus.

At Palms, we all are on a journey of faith. We want to live with and for God, and the Nurture Ministry offers opportunities to deepen, wrestle with, and engage our faith. Christian Education has long been a cornerstone of the church. However, it’s not about becoming “smarter” Christians, or even about Sunday school, but growing into disciples who live our faith on a daily basis.

Following Jesus is a journey of a lifetime, and so we have programs and events for all ages, on different days of the week, and at many different times. There are many ways to get involved in Nurture, but no one can do it alone. Join the Palms community as we learn, live, love and serve in the way of Jesus.

KIDS OASIS

Nursery - 3rd

Within the larger Oasis, you will find Palms Kids Oasis, nurturing children and families in the discovery of the love and joy of Jesus Christ throughout our community.

Can faith be made real to a child? Can a four-year-old minister to others? Can a third grader understand scripture? At Palms Presbyterian Church, the answer is a resounding “Yes”. The Kids Oasis Ministry Team focuses on creating a place of belonging, where children are called by name, where discipleship and a love of God and neighbor are nurtured. Beginning with birth and baptism, we take each child seriously, teaching them and loving them as a beloved member of the household of God

4^th and ^5th graders make connections between the stories of the Old and New Testaments, between the people of God and themselves, between themselves and God, and between themselves and others bringing understanding and meaning to the Bible stories they have learned over the years.

You are always welcome to contact our Director of Faith Formation & Nurture, Pastor Jenn Green with any questions, thoughts or ideas. We love hearing from you! If you are interested in sharing your time and talents as a Palms Children/Youth volunteer, please be sure to click on the ready to volunteer link on the page and complete the required forms. Palms Presbyterian Church requires all volunteers working with children and youth to complete background screen check(s). To complete your background screen check(s), please select the "Volunteer Now" button.

Nursery

Available for children ages birth through three, Palms has a fully staffed nursery on the lower level of the Education Building. The nursery is available during all services and during the Sunday School hour each week.

Preschool Sunday School

Preschool Sunday school is for children ages four-years old through kindergarten. Palms provides an exciting format where Bible stories are taught using a curriculum called God Loves Me Storybook curriculum. During Sunday School time, the preschoolers also participate in Cherub Choir practice where they learn to praise God through song. Join us in Rm. 209 on the second floor of the Education Building.

Children's Sunday School

1^st graders through 4^th graders A safe place for children first grade through fourth grade to engage with Bible stories that will bring them closer to God, develop their faith, and teach them about emotions, character development, and healthy relationships.