Children are welcome at Church of the Vine, and we believe the church is fully the church—the people of God—when children are present. Children are welcome to stay with their parents during the service or we have opportunities for them to participate in Children's Worship.

The Vision of Children’s Worship, the children’s ministry of Church of the Vine, is to offer a nourishing space for children to grow their roots in Christ and his Church. Our Children’s Worship Center is a place for the children and volunteers to spend time in worship on Sunday mornings.

Watch and hear the story of Children’s Worship at Church of the Vine ~ our values, our community of leaders, and how the Holy Spirit is at work.

Children’s Worship is offered twice per month.

During Spring 2024 (March - May) Children’s Worship will be offered on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. Summer dates will be posted in late May.

Nursery Care is available for 6-23 month olds. 2 year olds - PreK aged children are welcome in our Play & Worship space. Elementary school-aged children (Kindergarten - 5th grade) are invited to Children’s Worship in our classroom settings. Check out the specifics for each age group below. Families with a child who is 5 years old but not yet in kindergarten may inquire about possible participation in our Elementary Children’s Worship space.

If your child needs accommodations or individual support in order to participate in group experiences, please reach out to Bethany Ramse, Children’s Ministry Director, to find out what types of support we might be able to provide.

NURSERY CARE (Ages 6-23 months)

A welcoming and comfortable space for infants and toddlers to be cared for by adult caregivers and play alongside each other. Participating children must be able to sit independently.

Location: Details provided at Check-In
Children can be dropped off anytime before or during the service. Pickup is during the mid-service break.
No assistance with diapers or restroom provided. Parents/responsible adults will be contacted by text for diaper or restroom assistance.

Play & Worship (Ages 2 years - Pre-K)

A playful and engaging space for children to play with each other. During a brief time of worship for little ones, children are invited to hear a story of God, wonder about the story together, and sing a song.

Location: Details provided at Check-In
Children can be dropped off anytime before or during the service. Pickup is during the mid-service break.
No assistance with diapers or restroom provided. Parents/responsible adults will be contacted by text for diaper or restroom assistance.

lower elementary children’s worship (kindergarten - 1st grade)

Before their worship time begins, children play group games together. Children participate in their own special liturgy. They hear a story of God then ask questions together during a time of wondering. Children are invited to express their response to the story by creating their own piece of art with their choice of materials.

Location: Details provided at Check-In
Children can be dropped off before or after the service has started. Pickup is during the mid-service break.
Participating children must be able to use the restroom independently.

upper elementary Children's Worship (2nd - 5th grade)

Location: Details provided at Check-In
Children can be dropped off before or after the service has started. Pickup is during the mid-service break.
Participating children must be able to use the restroom independently.

What to expect

Checking in at the Children’s Worship table on a Sunday afternoon, you will meet some of the Children’s Worship staff. You and your child(ren) will receive a secure name tag for check-in and pickup. Children can be dropped-off in their spaces as soon as they are checked-in. All children are picked up during the time in the service called The Peace. If you will be visiting for the first time, we’d love to know so that we can welcome you and answer any questions you have. Feel to reach out ahead of time, or just arrive on Sunday!

Questions about Children’s Worship?

Please reach out to Bethany Ramse, Director of Children’s Ministry: bethany@churchofthevine.org or 971-724-0395

Ready to Participate?

Use the link below to register in advance (all children must be registered to participate).

Check-In at the Children’s Worship table upon arrival on Sunday.

Maker May collaborative art in Children’s Worship (4-11 year olds)

SAFETY & CHILD PROTECTION

In partnership with our diocese, Churches for the Sake of Others (C4SO) a top priority in Children’s Worship at Church of the Vine is protecting children by creating a positive and healthy environment for children and students. A five-step approach is managed by our Congregation Coordinator appointed by the Rector.

The five steps include leadership:

Screening
Training
Interacting
Monitoring
Responding and Reporting

All Children’s Worship leaders have passed a background check and reference check and completed various training including MinistrySafe training. Please let Bethany Ramse know of any questions or concerns.