Children’s Sunday is a sacred and joy-filled day in the life of our church, one where our children don’t just participate in worship, they help create and lead it. From our youngest children (birth through preschool) to our fifth graders, FBG Kids are invited into meaningful leadership, offering their voices, gifts and presence in ways that remind us all that they are an essential part of the body of Christ right now, not just someday.
This is a service full of music, creativity and heartfelt leadership. Our children lead prayers, read scripture, help guide the congregation, and share in the storytelling of our faith. They do so with sincerity, joy and a deep sense of responsibility. They know this invitation is meaningful, and they rise to meet it with their whole hearts.
Throughout this year, our children have been exploring the theme of “Making Space.” Together, we have been learning what it means to make space for God in our lives, to make space for one another, and to recognize the ways God is always making space for us. Children’s Sunday is a beautiful culmination of that journey and a chance to share not only what they have learned, but how they have experienced God at work in their lives.
In the weeks leading up to this service, our children have been preparing thoughtfully and intentionally. They have created artwork that will fill and shape our worship space, helping to transform the Sanctuary into a reflection of their faith and imagination. They have written parts of the service, practiced music, and prepared to lead with care. This is not something they take lightly; it is something they embrace with joy, courage and a deep sense of belonging.
A particularly meaningful moment comes at the close of the service, when our fifth graders offer the benediction. As they prepare to transition out of Children’s Ministry, this serves as a beautiful and sacred sending, a moment when they speak blessing over the congregation that has nurtured them, even as we prepare to bless them in the next step of their journey.
Following worship, FBG Kids and their grownups will enjoy a special lunch in the Fellowship Hall. This is a time to gather, connect and celebrate the children who lead us so faithfully.
Children’s Sunday is more than a tradition; it is a glimpse of the church as it is meant to be: intergenerational, Spirit-filled, and shaped by the voices of all. We hope you will join us for this meaningful and memorable day.
—Bridget Kokolis, Minister of Children