First Presbyterian Church

CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES

The Children's Ministry at First Presbyterian Church includes children from six weeks of age through fifth grade.

Listed below is an overview of the classes and events available for children at FPC.

Be sure to check the calendar for the most up-to-date schedule.
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Click here to download the latest Children's Ministry brochure.

sunday school

We meet at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday mornings (9 a.m. in the summer). Sunday school classes are taught year round for all of our children. See more details.

Kindergarten through 5th grade meet in classrooms 209A and 209 B on the second floor. Children ages 3 and 4 meet on the Preschool hallway next to the Nursery. Children under age 3 can attend the nursery located on the first floor in the First Presbyterian Preschool rooms.
acolytes

Acolytes are 4th, 5th, and 6th graders who serve as worship leaders by bringing the "light of Christ" into the 11:00 a.m. worship service. For more information, please contact Emily Frandsen at efrandsen@fpctusc.org or read our Acolyte Handbook.
logos
Logos is a mid-week ministry for children in first through fifth grades. The church bus brings children to the church immediately after school for snack, play, bible & music learning. Dinner is included for 1^st through 5^th graders. To ensure that this program runs smoothly, parents are expected to volunteer at least 4 hours per semester.
scouts

The Girl Scout Troops meet from 6-7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month in Room 209 (Elementary Sunday School room). All girls age 1st through 5th grade are invited to join! Contact Troop Leader: Jeana Yates (contact the church office if you need Jeana's contact info).

The Boy Scout Troop meets on Monday’s at 6:30 p.m. in the Boy Scout Room (Stillman Blvd. side of the Sanctuary). For more information, call Jeff Cull or Trace Neighbors (contact the church office if you need their contact info).
THE LORD'S SUPPER

Hosted in the spring, first and second graders have the opportunity to participate in a class to learn more about the Lord’s Supper. Click here to learn more about this fun and educational class!
NURSERY

FPC offers a nursery during both worship services (8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.) as well as Sunday School. The nursery is open from 8:30 a.m. until the 11 a.m. worship service ends during the school year and from 9 a.m. until worship ends during the summer. Learn more about the location and requirements of our nursery.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Vacation Bible School offers an exciting four-day experience for those children entering Pre-4K to completed 5th grade. Learn more about Vacation Bible School or register to attend.
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