Children and Youth
Children, Youth, and Families
Children of all ages are ALWAYS welcomed and encouraged to attend services! We want children and families to be able to worship at St. Paul's in ways that are safe and comfortable for them. The PRAYGROUND is set up in the back of the sanctuary and is available for use during the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday mornings. You'll find comfortable chairs and a bright cheery floor covering as well books, activities, and crafts to help with the wiggles. There is a changing station and child-sized bathroom located just down the hall from the sanctuary in St. Margaret's Room (Room 109). A quiet space for nursing/feeding/rocking is also available there. There are speakers in these rooms so that you may listen to the service.
Happening Now!
Join us this Lent: Bread of Life!
Join us this Lent as we explore Jesus as the Bread of Life. Our theme for Lent, Bread of Life, refers to how Jesus feeds us physically and spiritually and calls us to do the same. Life is messy and unpredictable, but we come together in community because we believe life can be good. Jesus invites us to believe in him and a love that nourishes and serves others, changing us for the better and renewing our connections. Each Wednesday during lent the children's choirs and dinner community will look at different topics from Illustrated Ministry's Bread of Life. Look for Bread of Life materials to use at home in bread baskets around the church!
Contact Amy Goerger with any questions.
Changemakers Lab
Vacation Bible Camp
August 18th - 22nd
For grades K-5
St. Paul's is partnering with Westminster Presbyterian Church to to offer this activity outdoors on the beautiful grounds of West Pres!
Click here to download the info flyer as a PDF.
For more info email westpreskids@gmail.com
SPARK 2025: Canada!
July 14-18
For ages 6-11
St. Paul’s Rhythm and Arts for Kids returns this summer! This beloved week long day camp allows children ages 6-11 to experience the music, art and culture of a different country right here in Salem. Each day from 9am to 2pm campers will be immersed in the literature, songs, arts, animals, geography and food of Canada!
Little Wonders
2nd and 4th Sundays of the month
Families with young children explore God's love for us and the world through story and song! Infants through preschoolers along with their grown-ups gather in on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month in Room 110 at 10:00am. Families join the service during the Peace for Communion.
Godly Play
2nd and 4th Sundays of the month
Godly Play is a way for children to experience faith stories in a Montessori style setting and wonder together about God's love. Children grades K-5 gather in Room 114 on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 10:00am. They will join their families in the service at the Peace.
Salem Youth Collective
St. Paul's is proud to be a part of the Salem Youth Collective.
SPY (St. Paul's Youth)
SPY is a safe space and a welcoming community of faith for middle and highschool youth.