At New Hope Presbyterian Church children are an important part of our beloved community! Whether it be worship, education, or outreach we seek to engage all generations - from youngest to oldest.

Our children’s ministry seeks to:

  • Ensure that all children know they are loved unconditionally by a good and gracious God
  • Engage children actively and imaginatively in learning Bible stories
  • Help children come to know God as they experience life together in the church community
  • Inspire children to live the Christian faith day to day as they reach out to others in love and service
  • Encourage children to worship, love and serve God with joy and thanksgiving in whatever way they are capable
As you visit New Hope, please know that your children are invited to actively participate!

Here are answers to a few frequently asked questions:

May I bring my baby or toddler to the worship service? Your baby or toddler is welcome in the sanctuary during the worship service. Babies often love the sights and sounds of the sanctuary, particularly the music. Worship is first a blessing to God, who values the presence and praise of children. If, however, your child is feeling restless and you are unable to remain in your chairs for the entire service, you are welcome to retreat to the narthex at the back of the sanctuary or outside, if nice weather. At this point in time we do not have regularly scheduled nursery and child care during our worship time.

Do you have a Church School? Church school classes are offered on Sunday mornings for K through 6th grade students. Classes are currently held before church, from 9:45 - 10:30 a.m., and are designed to engage children in active learning about the Bible

Do you have a Youth Group? In addition to Church School, we have a Fellowship Group for our 5th through 8th grade students. This group meets twice a month, on the first and third Fridays, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The location rotates from the church, parents homes, and locations where activities occur. The Middle School Youth group strives to balance fun, relationship building, spiritual growth, and service learning. Please contact Pastor Andrew if you are interested in participating.

Do you have a children’s music program? Throughout the year there are various opportunities for children to participate in music. A children’s choir and bell choir perform seasonally. There are also opportunities for children to help lead worship by playing prelude music or to assist in leading the congregation in song.

How can I meet other families with children? In addition to the above programs (all of which welcome parent volunteers), there are many activities throughout the year organized by our Church Life Committee including service projects, family fellowship opportunities and our annual Christmas pageant. We are a small and vibrant church family and there are numerous opportunities to engage with others. We hope you will join us!