Our Ministries
For Children
Welcome to the Children’s Ministry program at Lancaster Church of the Brethren! We hope that your visit to this part of the Website is inspiring, insightful and enticing.
Our Vision: Lancaster Church of the Brethren’s Children’s Ministry is dedicated to keeping Christ’s love as the focal point in all plans and actions. This ministry seeks to provide a foundation for spiritual growth that teaches and inspires children to follow Christ in their own unique way, encouraging healthy spiritual relationships with each other and the community.
Children’s Sunday Morning
Guided Child Care
Time: 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Childcare for children from birth through three years of age is available during during worship. Trained and cleared adults provide loving care in our nursery program.
Sunday School
Time: 9 a.m.–10 a.m.
Classes: Classes for children from age 4 through high school teach children and youth lessons from the Bible that encourage kids to love and follow Jesus.
Worship Services
All our young friends are invited and welcome to attend our Traditional, Contemporary, or Spanish worship services. The Contemporary service includes a Children’s Time each week.
Children’s Music
Children enjoy singing at the beginning of Sunday school each week and with Carolyn Fitzkee on Wednesday evenings during Wednesday Night Live. Kids sing in worship a few times a year.
Children’s Seasonal
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School is five days of summer fun packed with Bible lessons, snacks, games, music and crafts all on a rotating schedule in the evening. We choose high energy curriculum. This program gives us great joy as we see the children learn about Jesus while having lots of fun! Check out the Events page to find more information.
Family Holiday Celebrations
We offer several family activities during the Christmas and Easter seasons. At our Christmas Family Breakfast, we enjoy a great pancake meal, decorate cookies, create a craft, and sing carols. On Christmas Eve, we have a special family service featuring the children! And, in the Spring, we learn about the Easter story while having fun at our Easter Quest Scavenger Hunt.
Lancaster Brethren Preschool
Lancaster Brethren Preschool (LBP) is housed at the Lancaster Church of the Brethren. It serves ages 2 to 5 with a dedicated staff. For more information regarding LBP, click here.
