First Presbyterian values all of the children and youth who come through the doors. From weekly Sunday School and Youth Group to 3rd-grade Communion class and 9th-grade Confirmation class, from seasonal programming like Vacation Bible School to high school Mission Trips, the congregation is ready to nurture the faith journeys of children. Click the Sunday School tab below for additional information about those classes. See Youth page for details about Youth Group and Confirmation class. Watch the bulletin and weekly newsletters for programming. For more information on our programs, contact Katie Beth McBurnie: kmcburnie@haddonfieldpres.org. For ongoing children's music opportunities, go to the Music Ministry page.
Interested in having your child baptized? Please click here to complete our baptism request form and we will be in touch.
Free childcare is available during worship (9:30 - 11:15) for those with young children. The nursery is located in the Preschool (level 1R) in the Red Balloon Room near the Preschool office. During the summer, when worship is in Fellowship Hall, the nursery is in the Hospitality Center, across the hall from Fellowship Hall. Save time by filling out the information form below before you come. Childcare is also offered during many of our special events and services.
Nursery procedures child protection policy information form
We are thrilled to announce that Children's Church is ready to welcome our youngest congregants into a fun and enriching environment where they can grow in their faith and build lasting friendships. Beginning Sunday, September 17, children from Pre-K through 5th grade will be dismissed from the sanctuary to Children’s Church following the Children’s Message.Our Children's Church program is designed to provide a safe and nurturing space for kids to explore the teachings of Jesus, engage in interactive Bible stories, enjoy creative activities, and make wonderful memories with their peers.To ensure we can provide the best experience for your child, we kindly request that you register them for Children's Church. Please take a moment to complete the registration form by Friday, September 15. This will help us plan age-appropriate activities and ensure we have enough materials and volunteers to create a fantastic learning environment.Registration Link: https://onrealm.org/FirstPresbyteri11244/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=ODMzZTk5NmUtYjFkZC00NzkwLTgxYTUtYjA3MjAxODdlNTE5In order to ensure the safety of each child, children in the PreK & Kindergarten class must be signed out from the Sunday School room. Children in 1st through 5th grades will meet their families in the Bean Parlor where they can be signed out. The first Sunday of each month is Family Sunday when our volunteers and children in 1st through 5th grade will worship with their families in the sanctuary for the full worship service. The Pre-K & Kindergarten class will be available every Sunday through May. If you have any questions or require assistance with the registration process, please feel free to contact our Director of Children’s Ministry, Katie Beth McBurnie, at kmcburnie@haddonfieldpres.org, or our Chairperson for Christian Education, Rachel Davis, at racheldavis707@gmail.com.
Each Spring we set aside time to teach our Third Graders about the Sacraments of our faith and what it means to share in the Lord’s Supper. This special five-week course takes place during Sunday School in the Spring, and ends with Third Grade Communion Sunday.
In the summer, children leave after the Children's Message for "Children's Church," a time of stories and crafts.
2023-2024 Calendar - First Presbyterian Church of HaddonfieldWhat’s Bible Buddies? Bible Buddies is a group for families with young children (Infants-5th Grade) that periodically meets for events during the year. Playground After Church: From September-November and March-June, our group will meet on the playground after church from 11am-11:30am each week!Join us after church or if you just need to get out of the house on a Sunday.Bible Buddies EventsOctober 1st: Kona Ice Truck - 11am (after church)November 5th: Kona Ice Truck - 11am (after church)December 3rd: Advent Festival - 11am-1pm in Fellowship HallDecember 10th: Candlelight Service - 4pm (Kids’ Christmas Activities to Follow)January 15th (Monday): MLK Day of Service - 8:30amFebruary 25th: Trip to SkyZone Trampoline Park (Maple Shade)March 10th: Picnic at the Farrow’s Home - 11:30am (128 Westmont Ave)March 24th: Easter Egg Hunt - 11:30am (after church)April 14th: Cupcakes 2 GoGo Truck - 11am (after church)May 19th: Mr. Softee Truck - 11am (after church)June 2nd: Phillies Game - 1pm*events subject to change*Questions? Contact:Paul Sommers (856-522-9340) or Lindsay Sommers (856-412-0950)SIGN UP FOR BIBLE BUDDIES AT THE FOLLOWING LINK:BIBLE BUDDIES REGISTRATION LINK
First Presbyterian ChurchOF HADDONFIELD
20 King's Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ 08033(856) 429-1960