We work in partnership with families as they invest in the spiritual wholeness of their children. We value the presence and role of kids in our community and are committed to cultivating an environment where they feel known, loved, and respected. We seek to facilitate engaging encounters with the story of Jesus, by drawing kids into an engaging, enjoyable, and provocative experience with this good news using language familiar to them.

We encourage children to bring their whole selves to God - including their questions, fears, and doubts - as they discover who God is, what He said, what He did, and what this means for their lives. We encourage them to learn to ask good questions in the discovery of who they are and who God is.

Our hope is that their lives would be radically shaped and transformed by the love of God revealed in Jesus, building a foundation of love, wholeness, purpose, and hope that shapes their lives (and those around them) for years to come! Because worship is a celebration of grace built to engage hearts and minds of all ages, Children of all ages are encouraged to join us at any time. We are used to having them around!

Sunday school is offered for children ages PreK-5th grade. Children will be dismissed before the Readings and Sermon and rejoin the service prior to the Lord's Supper. Teachers will escort children to and from class. Parents are welcome to join anytime!

Nursery is offered during the entire service for children ages 1-3 years of age. Nursery is led by one staff member, one adult volunteer from the All Souls community, and often a youth volunteer as well.

A parent(s) is ultimately the most influential teacher in a child’s spiritual formation, which may feel like a huge responsibility. Connecting with other parents and caregivers in a learning environment is crucial in sustaining the energy to be diligent teachers of Jesus. All Souls invites families into partnership in this very important work by:

1. Sharing our favorite resources.

2. Including each upcoming week's lesson focus in the Friday email.

3. Offering prayer and/or a listening ear to parents at any time. Let's get coffee or go for a walk!

Partnering with families also looks like regular communication with families about the themes and lessons being taught each Sunday, including spiritual practices being learned, as a component of ASK programming. Each unit is chosen with the intent of clear and meaningful ways to engage, and foster spiritual formation at home.

Families are invited to reach out at any time, to pastors and/or All Souls Kids team members, for individual support in your child’s spiritual formation. This could include ways to incorporate practices and teachings into your particular family’s rhythm, support in helping your child engage with the worship service, or prayer.

Our entire church body is invited into partnering with our families. By participating together in worship, home groups, and other activities, children receive a message that they are valuable and seen members of All Souls.

The last thing people need to do, in encountering Jesus, is to learn a new vocabulary. We seek to echo Jesus teaching style, which uses language that is very accessible to children. This fall, students will be learning the overall big story of the gospel through engaging stories from the curriculum God's Big Story. God's Big Story is a robustly Christ-centered, biblically comprehensive, Anglican appreciating, catechetical Sunday School curriculum.

We are all invited into relationship with God, and one way to enter into this is through prayer. All Souls Kids will participate in prayer as part of our program.

Ensuring each child has access is a priority. Contact Suzanne if your child has special needs of any kind. We are happy to accommodate all types of learners.

Children are welcome at All Souls, during all parts of the service. Being invited into worship communicates that each person, regardless of age, is a valuable and seen member of the church body. During the sermon, children are invited to hear the lesson in their own language, via lessons created just for them. Sunday school teachers will escort students to class prior to the sermon.

Activity packets are available outside of the sanctuary, and all are welcome to partake.

Certain services during the year are family friendly and class will not be offered. During these services, children are offered unique ways to engage with the sermon.

The nursing room is open for parents and young children who may need a break. The service is broadcast in that room. Childcare during the entire service is offered for children up to age 4.

If your child is having difficulty engaging with the worship service, please contact ASK staff. We are eager to partner with you, to ensure a meaningful experience for your family.

At All Souls, we seek to journey alongside our youth as they grow into who God has made them to be, while engaging with the world around them. Students are welcome to come as they are, and can count on being seen and valued as they explore and develop their faith. Leaders model curiosity and wonder, with a posture of listening and affirming.

The cadence for youth gatherings looks like this:

1st and 3rd Wednesdays: Dinner and study ( Middle and high school students separate for the study)

2nd Wednesday: Middle school students meet at Village Green Retirement Home to host game night. High School students prepare breakfast burritos at Trinity for the Westside Neighbors Shelter.

4th Wednesday: Middle schoolers game night at Trinity. High Schoolers off site social gathering. Invite a friend!

Youth group resumes Wednesday, October 1st 6:30p-8p. Contact Suzanne Case for more details.