Welcome to Shallowford Children’s ministry! We are delighted to have you join our safe, nurturing environment for children from newborn through 5th grade. We seek to help the children in our care grow in their faith, guided by God’s love. At Shallowford, our children are active participants in the whole church, nurtured by the love and care of many faithful adult volunteers and staff. There is always something happening for both parents and children.
Wednesday FAITH Program
First through fifth graders are invited to sign up for a Session B in-person class with Shallowford’s staff and music makers! The second four-week session, beginning on October 14, 2020, will have a variety of classes, each with a maximum of eight students and two adults. Classes are offered Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. Each child may sign up for a single class. Registration will close on October 5.
- Mission Friends with Pastor Landon (Grades 1st-5th)Join us as we serve the Shallowford community and support our mission partners. Each week we will learn about a way to serve and will have a “hands on” safe mission activity so that children can gain a better understanding of how they can help our community. 1st-5th graders are welcome to join us!
- Percussion/Orff (Grades 1st/2nd)
- Bucket Drumming Grades (3rd-5th)
- Creative Movement/Dance (Grades 3rd-5th)
- Handbells (Grades 4th/5th)
CLICK HERE to see available class times and register for in-person classes. Registration will close on October 5. All classes have a maximum of 8 children.
By registering for in-person activities, you are agreeing to the Shallowford Covenant and all of our safety protocols. If this is your first in-person class of the school year, please download our Child Protection Policy form and either scan and email it to [email protected] or bring it with you to your child’s first class on October 14. For more information, please contact Landon Dillard at [email protected], Mary Ann Rutkowski at [email protected],
Sunday School
Sunday school classes are typically divided by age: Toddlers & Two-Year-Olds, Three-Year-Olds & PreKindergarten, and Kindergarten through 5th Grade. Sunday school is offered from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and is led by a team of faithful adult volunteers.
Childcare
God’s love for our children is reflected in the care and nurture the children receive in our infant and toddler nurseries. A team of professional caregivers and trained volunteers care for children in the nursery suite located adjacent to the sanctuary. Childcare is available on Sunday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for children ages three and younger.
Shallowford Presbyterian School
Serving preschool through grade school, Shallowford Presbyterian School (SPS) provides a loving, safe environment in which each child feels special and important. For over 50 years, SPS has nurtured thousands of children, many of whom have returned to enroll their own children.
Shallowford Presbyterian School is accredited by AdvancED.
Vacation Bible School
Each summer, Shallowford hosts Cokesbury’s week-long Vacation Bible School for children age three (and potty trained) through rising 5th graders. The children learn about God, our world, and one another. We also look for volunteers to help us. For those of you 12 and older, you can be involved, too! Whatever your gifts and availability, we would love to have your help. Vacation Bible School is scheduled for June 15, 2020 to June 19, 2020. Registration will be open in February 2020.
Child Protection & Safety
As we nurture, support, educate, and guide our children and youth, we are dedicated to protecting them from physical, emotional, and sexual abuse at all times.