Childhood at ERC

Kids in Community

We seek to help kids of all ages learn to walk with Christ and experience the joys of His Church

**A Firm Foundation of Faith,** Sunday School classes for all age groups meet after the service until 11:15 throughout the school year

**Intergenerational Relationships** “I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.” John 15:15

**Got a teen looking to get involved?** We have several opportunities for young people to engage in the life of the church, both as a helper and as a student

📚Sunday School

Our Sunday School classes are held immediately after Sunday worship and go until 11:15. Our experienced teachers seek to lay a firm foundation of faith for our children at every age. Classes are divided into preschool, elementary, and teen classes and attempt to present the Bible in a fun and age-appropriate manner. Classes run from September to June with a Summer recess in between.

🌱Kids Connection

Kids Connection takes place during Sunday worship as an opportunity for our youngest kids to engage in fun and formation while the grownups and older kids enjoy the sermon. Kids in third-grade and under are invited to head out partway through the service with our trusted volunteers to enjoy stories, games, music, and crafts.

👶Nursery Care

Infant childcare is provided by a qualified staff person so that you can worship knowing your little one is cared for in a loving environment. We are also equipped with a pager system so that you can be notified how your little one is doing throughout the service.

🚀God Squad

The First Thursday of every month (6:30pm) we host God Squad, a night of fun and fellowship for youth of all ages. Born of a desire to bring our kids together into a community that knows and loves each other well, we spend time as a group in song before branching off into groups based on age (preschool, elementary, and older grades) for fun, age-level activities (everything from crafts and games to Legos and baking).

🧁Mission Muffins

The Second Sunday of the month is Mission Muffins Sunday. Kids of all ages are invited to join us during the service and help us bake muffins to be sold during coffee hour and given to homebound members in need of encouragement. All proceeds go to support mission groups supported by our church.

🎃Special Events

Keep an eye out for our many youth events throughout the year. We have a revolving calendar of annual fun; our trunk-or-treat, Live Nativity, Easter egg hunt, and Memorial Day parade float are some community favorites. We are also always trying new things and holding special events for the whole community. Check out our latest events here.

Camp Scholarship Application

There are limited scholarships available for the kids of ERC to go to residential Christian summer camps. Send the completed form to Pastor Dirk at dirk@encounterERC.com