Youth

From The First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles

Children are the lifeblood and a primary focus of First Presbyterian Church.

There is a running joke in the congregation that people count the seconds from when an infant first cries or fusses, until Dr. Lindsey takes the child into his arms. Yet, what a wonderful image of this Church...

We each come seeking to be cared for and comforted, to be held up before God in prayer, to be cradled in the bosom of Abraham, and here at First Presbyterian, we are! As you walk in, adjacent to the Sanctuary/Gathering Space, the Church has a bright, clean Nursery, with spaces for infants and for toddlers in adjacent age appropriate rooms, carefully watched over by a willing group of loving volunteers. Children attend worship each week, learning the order of Reformed worship, taking in the singing of the Doxology and Gloria Patri, giving their offerings to God and sharing in the Lord's Prayer. Then the children have their time with their pastor, who offers an inspiring and fun Children's Sermon, often interrupted by someone's announcement that she has new sneakers, or a question about God. There are classes for every grade during the sermon, though some prefer to stay.

Young Children in Worship - A delightful and innovative program for Children, encourages the young believers to gather in a circle, where we tell the Biblical stories and act out the story with boxes of wooden figures, recognizing that if a child can tell the Story (whether they can read or not) they know the story.

PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH TRIENNIUM - July 20-24, 2010. - More than 4,400 Presbyterian Youth will gather on the campus of Purdue University. For more information [1]

VANDERKAMP - A Presbyterian and Lutheran sponsored camp, located on 800 wooded acres with a small lake in Cleveland, NY. Summer Camp Registration Open. OPEN HOUSE APRIL 25 and MAY 23. Enjoy a site walking tour, meet staff, gather information about their summer program. Brochures are in the mail, if you did not receive one contact www.vkcenter@localnet.com or [2]

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - "High Seas Expedition" will beheld in our church, July 19-23, 9am - noon. All children age 4 (must be potty trained) - those entering sixth grade are invited to attend. We will explore the mighty love of God. Register on line by July 11 to reserve your space. [3] Full Christian Education schedule here.