The mission of St. John's Children & Youth programs is to be an inclusive spiritual community,
we uplift families and equip them to be change agents.
we uplift families and equip them to be change agents.
Children at St. John’s
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The mission of St. John's Children & Youth Ministry is to be an inclusive spiritual community
in which we uplift families and equip them to be change agents.
You can find the current children’s ministry calendar HERE.
Childcare (Infants to Pre-K)
Sundays, 9-11:30am
The nursery, located directly across from the sanctuary, is available for infants through preschoolers.
Staff are background checked and certified in infant/child CPR and First Aid. No sick children, please.
Children’s Worship (Pre-K to grade 4)
Sundays except Intergenerational Sundays, 10-10:40am
While children are always welcome in worship, they also have the option to participate in their
own children’s worship service in the Youth Center (upstairs). The group joins the primary
worship service for the celebration of Holy Communion. Children under 4 must be accompanied by a parent.
Youth Choirs (Pre-K to Grade 12)
Tuesdays
Junior Choir (Grades PreK-3): 4:30-5pm
Senior Choir 1 (Grades 4-6): 5:15-5:45pm
All St. John’s children and youth and their friends are invited to participate in our youth choral program.
Regular participation during worship offers opportunities to perform and understand music as part of worship.
Participation during monthly Intergenerational Sunday services is required.
Junior Choir participants learn the fundamentals of music through the joy of singing. Rehearsals are fun and
focus on voice production, rhythm and basic score reading.
Senior Choir 1 choristers learn theory, sight singing, music history and choral singing.
The older members of the choir also take on leadership roles guiding the younger children.
During monthly Intergenerational Sunday services, they will sing alongside the Adult Chancel Choir.
Pizza Club (Grades 4-6)
1st Tuesdays, 5:45-6:15pm
Pizza Club is a great way for kids to socialize and get to know one another.
Join us to laugh, play games, and eat pizza. Friends are always welcome.
Youth Mindfulness Meditation (Grades 4-12)
Tuesdays (except 1st Tuesdays)
7-12 grades: 5:15-5:45pm
4-6 grades: 5:45-6:15pm.
Learn basic mindfulness tools and practice meditation with your peers in a safe and welcoming space.
Friends are always welcome.
Children's Program Values
We embrace our Christian faith in the spirit of these values:
Creative: We hold space for youth and children’s ministry with innovative, expressive, and visionary ideas and action.
Justice-Seeking: We build awareness, act on issues of equity, and serve the planet and those in need.
Open-Minded: We are welcoming, inclusive, curious, and accepting.
Compassionate: We challenge the status quo and show radical love to all.
Joyous: We support Christian spiritual growth through fun and humor.
We embrace our Christian faith in the spirit of these values:
Creative: We hold space for youth and children’s ministry with innovative, expressive, and visionary ideas and action.
Justice-Seeking: We build awareness, act on issues of equity, and serve the planet and those in need.
Open-Minded: We are welcoming, inclusive, curious, and accepting.
Compassionate: We challenge the status quo and show radical love to all.
Joyous: We support Christian spiritual growth through fun and humor.
Contact: Youth Programs Director, at lori@stjohnsoakland.org
Contact: Music Director, Ben Riggs at ben@stjohnsoakland.org
Contact: Music Director, Ben Riggs at ben@stjohnsoakland.org
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