First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica is committed to supporting the children of our church and their families through ongoing faith-based education and outreach. We welcome children of all ages to our worship services and offer a full program of activities.
With God’s guidance, parents, children, and leaders work together through the joys and challenges of parenthood to strengthen the family unit and the church body. Our goal is to create a Christian spiritual environment that:
- Fosters children’s growth in Christian faith and commitment
- Builds connections between families, faith and community
- Creates an open, inviting, honest, and non-judgmental group of people to support one another
- Nurtures the creativity, worth, contribution, and spirituality of each child
- Supports meaningful relationships with each other and our children
- Celebrates and encourages honest expression and dialogue
Our current programs include:
A Sunday School program during our 10:00 a.m. worship services.
A weekday toddler-parent program for children aged 18 months to three years, held Monday through Friday at 9:30 a.m to 11:00 a.m. Please contact Paula Lowe, Director of Toddlers’ Program at 310.451.1303 x27 or send email to paula [at] fpcsantamonica [dot] org, to enroll.
Church Mice Wednesdays, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., in the Preschool room.
Children in preschool spend time with friends learning Bible stories, playing games, and making art projects. In February, the children will be learning about Bible Superheros. To sign up contact Peter Earhart, Director of Children's and Youth Ministry at peter [at] fpcsantamonica [dot] org.
Faith Explorers Club Wednesdays, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Ren room and Explorers room.
Kids in kindergarten through 4th grade meet for dinner, fellowship, a Bible lesson, group-building games, and art projects. In February, the What's In The Bible curriculum will lead us through the book of Exodus. To sign up, contact Peter Earhart at peter [at] fpcsantamonica [dot] org.
Mid-High Youth Group Wednesdays, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
in the Ren room and Youth room.
Youth in 5th through 8th grade meet for dinner, fellowship, a Bible lesson, and group-building games. February topics include "Is God male?", "How can God be three-in-one?", and "Does God still create stuff?". To sign up, contact Peter Earhart at peter [at] fpcsantamonica [dot] org
Home Groups are gatherings held at a member’s home or local park that provide an opportunity for families to socialize outside of Church.
Special Events include the Advent Family Dinner, Christmas Pageant, Easter Celebration, Celebrating our Kids, Fall Kick-off, Fall Harvest Festival, and many more.
Vacation Bible School: Day Camp is a week-long program for children age 3-12, starting August 8-12, 2011. To find about this wonderful program that kids love, contact Peter Earhart, Director of Children's and Youth Ministry at 310.451.1303 x26 or send email to peter [at] fpcsantamonica [dot] org, to enroll. For enrollment form click here.
