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Children are always welcome in the church services at Transfiguration. Worship is one of the basic ways to learn what it means to be a Christian. As an adult we help create an atmosphere in which children can learn to worship in ways that are consistent with their respective levels of development. Please take a moment to read/print CHILDREN IN WORSHIP for helpful guidelines for both children, parents, and friends. Bringing children to worship may not always be easy, but it is an essential part of their growth in Christ.
Childcare
Professionally staffed childcare is provided for ages 6 weeks through 3 years at the Sunday 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services. Children under the age of three may remain in childcare during the education hour, if parents remain on campus. A staff of paid employees offers children and their parents the consistency and love they deserve. They quickly learn about each child and can care for them in the way they respond to best while their parents are in worship, class or meetings. Most importantly, children learn at an early age that church is a wonderful place where they can see their friends (old and young) and learn that God loves them. On request, a pager can be provided so the nursery staff can contact you if your child becomes ill or cannot be comforted.
Children’s Chapel
A separate service offered during the 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. Sunday services. Chapel is designed for those too old for nursery care, but too young to fully appreciate the full service in the Nave. Children accompany their parents to the Nave for the beginning of the worship service, then follow the cross and priest to Children’s Chapel during the Song of Praise. Our Children’s Chapel service, led by a priest, reflects the service in the Nave. Children gather to hear the Gospel, sing, say the Creed and share Prayers of the People. An opportunity for an art response follows. They are escorted back to their parents during the Offertory hymn.
Christmas Art Contest
Children are invited to submit their nativity scene drawings in October. Selected entries will be used as the artwork for our annual Christmas card, along with the bulletin cover art for all the Christmas services.
Christmas Service
This annual 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve liturgy features the children carrying in the pieces of the Crèche to build the nativity scene as the Christmas story is told. Children also bring donated receiving blankets, which are later delivered to Parkland Hospital for needy babies and their families.
Ash Wednesday Service
This service is geared to help the younger church members understand the imposition of ashes. A priest assists with this service.
Maundy Thursday Service
This service is designed to help children understand the Triduum or three great holy days leading up to Easter.
Good Friday Service
Children walk the Stations of the Cross followed by a craft activity. They conclude their time together by eating Hot Cross Buns. A separate activity is held for pre-school aged children where they are led through a simplified foot washing, stations of the cross and art activity. They too, enjoy hot cross buns.
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