Children and youth are at the center

of the kingdom of God

Each of us is on a journey of faith:

children, full of wonder and wisdom, are at the beginning of theirs;

youth, in the midst of a holy transition, are discovering theirs.

At St. Clare’s, we meet children and youth where they are. Through play, prayer, books, music, art, and service, we notice where God is in the world, explore what Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection can teach us, and develop tools to express God’s great big love.

Children and youth of all ages and abilities are welcome in worship. If you are interested in programs on Sunday mornings and/or Wednesday evenings, you can learn more about them below.

For questions or more information, or to sign up for our weekly Children & Youth newsletter, please email Eliza: [email protected].

2026-27 Programs

Starting Sunday, September 13  &  Wednesday, September 16

Sundays 

 Children’s Chapel
10:15 to 11:05 am

Ages 2-4 (preschool): Room 11
Ages 5-7 (Young 5s, kindergarten, 1st grade): Room 13

Using Godly Play curriculum, we sing, play, and tell stories that help us learn about God! Caregivers are welcome to leave or stay with their children. We join the congregation in the sanctuary at the Peace.

Church School
10:15 to 11:05 am, Room 9/10
Grades 2-5

Using a variety of curricula, we start with a snack, story, and reflection. Then we move into building with LEGO and imagining together. We join the congregation in the sanctuary at the Peace. 

Classes are led by a team of dedicated, trained, and background-checked volunteer teachers from the congregation and paid staff. We follow Safe Church guidelines, which you can learn more about here.

Youth Group
5 to 7 pm, Adult Lounge and offsite
Grades 6-12

Service projects, field trips, games, and more! This is an opportunity for middle- and high-schoolers to gather, connect, and learn about God’s creation and their place therein. Our fall ’26 schedule is below.

Youth Group is led by Linda Smith, Cathy Stone, Myles Clarke, Kate Meyrick, Rev. Anne, Rev. Toby, and Eliza Nuxoll, as well as volunteers from the congregation.

Wednesday Evenings

Intergenerational music program

5:30 to 6 pm

Children through 2nd grade: handbells in the Family Room

Older children (3rd grade+) and adults: tone chimes in Room 7/8

Followed by a meal together at 6pm in the Social Hall, open to all!