The Children’s Ministry of Fort Hill Presbyterian Church is for children to have fun learning about Jesus, exploring their faith in God, creating lasting friendships, and making the world better.
Fort Hill Church Children’s Ministry values:
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Fort Hill Children’s Ministry
- Having Faith: We worship and follow Jesus because he loves us.
- Being a Safe Place: We create a space where we are protected.
- Being Caring: We listen to each other to help.
- Being a Loving Church Family: We are baptized into God’s family and loved by everyone at church “all the time!”
- Showing Respect: We will make choices so everybody feels loved.
- Being Honest: We try to be ourselves in all we do!
- Being Welcoming: We greet everyone as a friend.
- Being Joyful: We are happy because God loves us “all the time!”
Something For All Ages
Sundays at The Fort
We’ve got plenty of opportunities for children to get involved with our ministry. From nursery care offered during worship to Faith Formation classes, all ages are welcome at our church.
Fort Hill Church Children’s Ministry values worship for all ages, including parents and their young children. All children newborn through three years old are welcome to stay in Room E117 during our Sunday morning Worship time. This room holds a little something for each of these ages. Parents should provide diaper bags with supplies and snacks as needed. The nursery is staffed by two nursery workers, who are all trained in Child Protection Policy procedures. Due to space limitations, we ask that only children 3 years old and younger come to the nursery.
For more information about the nursery or additional childcare options, contact our Faith Formation Coordinator.
Fort Hill Church Children’s Ministry also values meaningful worship for our wee ones. Children 4K— through first grade remain in the Sanctuary during Sunday morning Worship through The Story for All Children. Following this, children ages 4K through first grade are led to E212 in the Education wing for Wee Kirk (“Little Church”). In Wee Kirk, children participate in their own worship time, complete with stories and songs to help cultivate a joy of singing and familiarity with Bible stories and principles.
Rotating church volunteers supervise Wee Kirk.
Fort Hill Children’s Ministry knows that young disciples need to learn about and understand worship for it to be truly meaningful. We offer a Worship and Bible education class for 2nd and 3rd graders in Room E208 immediately following The Story for All Children in Bible W.O.W., where children learn about the parts of worship, how to read your Bible, and much more.
Weekly worship Bulletins are available to help children follow in worship for the 8:45 & 10:45 services. Each child has their own worship (lunch) bag filled with children’s bulletins to help them follow along with the service and find joy in Feasting on the Word. 4th and 5th-graders are encouraged to stay in Worship. Worship bags are located on the Children’s Ministry table in the Narthex. If you are visiting, you will find a bag that says, “Welcome Friend!” After worship, return them to the children’s check-in table.
Sensory and Service is a Faith Formation class from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. in E209.
Throughout the year, Sensory and Service will be a joyful journey through the senses as we explore foundational milestones of Christian life together. Every month, we’ll center around one sacred theme—baptism, communion, stewardship, the church calendar, care, justice, grace, and Sabbath—inviting participants of all ages to experience faith through touch, taste, sight, sound, smell, movement, balance, and feelings.
Each session is crafted to nurture not only spiritual growth but also community connection and compassionate service.
Wednesdays @ The Fort
Wednesday at the Fort is an extra weekly faith formation opportunity for Children to rotate between Dinner, Choir, and Bible themed activities from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Drop-off and check-in are at the blue Children’s Ministry table in the Narthex (lobby of the Sanctuary).
This year’s theme is “What About My Gifts?” We’ll be thinking about what gifts really are—not just presents or toys, but the special things that make each of us unique! Things like being kind, making music, being curious, or using your imagination are all gifts from God.
We’ll have fun discovering how we can use these gifts of the Spirit to help others, share love, and make the world a better place. And we’ll learn that the best gifts aren’t always things you can wrap—they’re the ways we care, share, and grow together!
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendar for these upcoming events. All are open to the public and our church community.
Room E-208
Sun, April 26, 2026 10:45 AM
Children’s Worship Education class for 2nd & 3rd graders. Following the Children’s Story in the 10:45 Worship Service.
Sun, April 26, 2026 10:45 AM
Three Nursery care rooms during 10:45 Sunday Worship: Nursery for Birth through Crawlers located in the Nursery Room Toddler Time…
FAQs
YES! While we offer nursery space, we also want children to be a part of worship! Children are always welcome in our church, and we believe their presence in worship makes it better!
Check-in is needed for any event when children are under the supervision of our SafePlace-trained volunteers. During check-in, children will receive a name tag with their emergency contact information and any allergies. Check-in is located in the Narthex (lobby of the Sanctuary). Look for the people sitting down at the Table with the Children’s Ministry banner. They will help you check in! We are so glad you are here!
Contact the Faith Formation Coordinator for any Volunteer opportunities.
You are called by your baptismal vows to help nurture the children of the church in faith and love. The best practice for helping is to observe and reflect on the positive things that they do in Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Generosity, Gentleness, and Self-Control. ANY time you see a child live into one of their Fruits of the Spirit, you can help “water” them by telling them, emailing our Faith Formation Coordinator, or leaving a note on a Blue sticky note found on the Check-in table in the Narthex.
Contact the Faith Formation Coordinator to receive the Children’s weekly updates.
