Children’s Ministries
We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for our children to experience and grow in relationship with God in the life of the church. We have created a Child Protection Policy and will be reviewing and implementing it in the coming months. Our top three safety practices are:
Two Adult Practice
At least two unrelated adults present in each room or with each group of children or youth.
Open Door Practice
Volunteers avoid situations where they could be out of sight of others by keeping doors open or using rooms with windows in the doors.
Required Reporting Practice
Volunteers immediately report any sign of injury or possible abuse to staff supervisor.
**Background Disclosure & Authorization forms are required for all volunteers. Please submit your completed form to the church office.
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Children’s Church
Children learn about worship as they attend worship regularly with their families. Children’s Church is an age-appropriate worship education offering for children in kindergarten through first grade. Each Sunday at 11:15 a.m., children join their families in the Sanctuary for worship. Following the Prayer of Confession and Gloria Patri, children are invited to join Children’s Church, where they will be led by a pastor and parent volunteers. During Children’s Church, children will engage in worship education through songs, Bible stories, and crafts. Following worship, parents can pick up their children in the Children’s Church Room (near the Library).
It’s Elementary
For over 25 years, It’s Elementary has been critical in shaping the faith of our youngest members. Students have delved into the books of the Bible, traveled through the seasons of the church year, and discovered the stories of children in the Bible.
This fall, children will learn about the prophets. We’ll learn about the ways God spoke to God’s people throughout history to share important messages through the prophets. Children will grow in faith, deepening their Bible knowledge and theology, Bible skills, worship and arts experiences, and witness and service learning.
It’s Elementary kicks off on Wednesday, September 4. Each week, It’s Elementary meets from 2:30 – 4:30p. Children in first through fifth grades gather in grade level groups where congregation volunteers lead a Bible story, offer engaging crafts, and give time for guided recreation.
Registration for It’s Elementary is closed for the 2024-2025 school year. Contact Lauren Slingerland at (864) 232-2424 for more information about joining the waitlist or the program.
Children’s Choir
Grades 4K-5K
The Cherub Choir, developed for children in K4 and K5, exposes young voices to new sounds and experiences through music. Children sing in special Christmas and end-of-year programs. Cherubs meet in Room 207 from 3:30-4:00 beginning each October.
Grades 1st-5th
The Children’s Choir, which aims to teach our children the story of faith through music education, is split into two groups, Junior Choristers (1st and 2nd Grades) and Senior Choristers (3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades). Choirs develop basic music skills through singing, listening, and playing instruments. Both choirs have opportunities to lead the congregation in worship throughout the year. Choristers meet from 4:30-5:15pm on Wednesdays. Junior Choristers gather in Room 118, Seniors in the Fellowship Hall.
Parent volunteers are always needed. Please contact Katie Knauer for more information.
Vacation Bible School
June 10-14, 2024
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Rising Kindergartners –
Rising 5th Graders
Mark your calendars and join us for Vacation Bible School 2024 – The Great Adventure! Children will explore Psalm 121:1 – “I lift up my eyes to the mountains – where does my help come from?”
VBS needs volunteers! Join us for a fun and fulfilling week with many volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in helping with VBS, contact vbs@wpc-online.org or fill out the interest form.
Basketball
Westminster Presbyterian Church offers opportunities for Christian fellowship and recreation throughout the year.
Open to youth ages K5 – 12th grades. The league plays from the beginning of November until the first of February. Practices vary during the week. Games are held on Saturday mornings and Monday evenings. All youth are invited to participate. Adult church members are needed to coach.
Library for Kids
The Westminster Library offers resources for all stages of life and includes books for early readers and elementary schoolers. To browse our catalog visit here. The Library is open Monday-Friday from 8:30-5:00 and Sunday mornings.