We are an intergenerational community...

WE AFFIRM THAT...

Children are both givers and recipients of radical hospitality.


Children and adults expand and enliven each other's understanding of the gospel.


Spiritual formation is rooted in the shared life and practice of Christian community. 


Spiritual formation is a whole community, whole life responsibility. 


At Emmaus Way, children and adults work together to embody gospel-shaped community. We understand children as whole people rather than incomplete adults and invite children to be full participants in our efforts to understand and enact the Kingdom of God. We strive to welcome and integrate children in our larger adult worship spaces and invite adults into our kid-friendly worship and teaching spaces.



SUNDAYS WITH KIDS

During our weekly worship gathering, we have activities for all ages of children, guided by our safe sanctuary policy. They play, engage with scripture, do art projects, and are led by a dedicated staff and a wonderful team of volunteers. Kids are also more than welcome in our larger worship gathering. We love hearing their voices!

  • Babies & Toddlers | Our littlest ones at Emmaus Way have their own safe space to rest and play. They gather downstairs in the weekday school wing. The nursery is open for the entire 4-5:30pm gathering.
  • Younger Kids | Our preschoolers & kindergarteners begin in the larger gathering in the Chapel with older children and the adults. After Passing the Peace, they exit with their teachers, have their own circle time and activities, and play on the playground.
  • 1st-5th Graders | Our elementary school-aged children are engaged by teachers and volunteers in a time and space dedicated to exploring scripture, asking questions, creative expression and connecting with others. Usually, they begin in the larger gathering in the chapel, exit at the Passing of the Peace, and return for the Open Table.
  • Youth| Our youth spend time in the larger gathering with adults and also have their own designated gatherings where they build relationships, have fun, and create mutually safe space to explore biblical texts alongside real life issues and questions. In the school year, they usually break out at the Passing of the Peace for youth group time led by our youth director, Ian. 

registration FOrm for kids birth-5th grade