Children

Children's Ministry

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.

VBS 2023 - For info see tab below, Registration link, Payment link

Nursery

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

Children's Sunday School

Sunday School is an important part of First Presbyterian’s ministry. During the school year, classes are separated by age and meet in designated classrooms from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. All Sunday School students ages 3 through 8th grade come to worship in the Sanctuary at 10am and leave for class after the Children's Message.

During this hour, dedicated volunteer teachers instruct children and their peers. They read, discuss, and apply Bible stories to their lives. Many interactive activities are incorporated into each curriculum, guaranteeing a fun and lively class each Sunday. By beginning class in the Sanctuary at the 10 am service, children experience worship and prayer together as a family of faith before separating into their individual classrooms.

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.

To register: 2022-2023 Sunday School Registration; to volunteer as a teacher or for additional information, contact Katie Beth McBurnie kmcburnie@haddonfieldpres.org

Vacation Bible School 2023

Welcome to this year's VBS: Operation Restoration!

Operation Restoration invites kids to be menders in God’s world. As they make connections between Bible stories and mending actions, they’ll discover simple ways to live out faith in daily life through the daily themes of Feed, Heal, Forgive, Pray, and Rest. We look forward to having you join us July 24th-28th, 2023. We are looking forward to another great VBS week filled with music, games, crafts, and bible lessons.

Please note your child(ren)'s spot in camp will not be confirmed until payment is received. Registration alone is not a confirmed spot in camp. If there is available space for your child(ren), you will be sent information regarding payment. Once payment is received, your spot will be confirmed. Cost of the camp is $25 per Mender payable via Check (First Presbyterian of Haddonfield memo line: VBS), Venmo (@FPCHaddonfield), or through Realm. We look forward to seeing you in July!

We are also looking for youth shepherds and adult volunteers! Sign up below. For information, contact Katie Beth McBurnie: kmcburnie@haddonfieldpres.org

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First Presbyterian Church
OF HADDONFIELD

20 King's Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 429-1960

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