Nursery Info
Sunday School Curriculum
Youth Group Curriculum
Children's Chapel Info
Nursery Info
Families are welcome to utilize our Nursery Care for infants and toddlers. Nursery care is offered on Sundays from 9am-Noon, located in room 203 of the Education Wing on the 2nd floor.
What to Bring
Families should bring with them all diapering and feeding supplies needed for their children. It’s helpful to bring an extra change of clothes, or leave a set in the nursery for future use.
What to Expect
Children are welcome to stay in the nursery from 9am-Noon. Children will be signed in with the nursery staff upon arrival. Nursery staff will engage children in age-appropriate play and activities while adults participate in formation and worship. You are welcome to check your child out from the nursery at any time, and the nursery staff will always alert you in they event they need you to return to the nursery.
Nursery Staff
Our Nursery is staff are experienced in childcare settings and have completed background checks and the Safeguarding God’s Children Training required for all employees in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio.
Sunday School Curriculum
Sunday School, for ages 3 through grade 5, is offered on Sundays from 9-10am, located in room 207 of the Education Wing on the 2nd floor.
We are excited to explore The Church with our young friends! Most gatherings include music, prayer, hands-on activity, and a story – all crafted for our young ones’ hearts & minds by Jen Sammons, Director of Children & Youth Ministry at Christ Church.
Youth Group Curriculum
Youth Group, for middle and high school students, is offered on Sundays from 9-10am, located in room 208 of the Education Wing on the 2nd floor.
We are excited to explore our faith, spiritual practices and faith leaders with our young folks! This group will be rotating between three areas of focus: Contemplative Practices, Visual Faith, and Holy Troublemakers & Unconventional Saints.
The Youth Group is led by Josh & Jack, and thoughtfully planned by Jen Sammons, Director of Children & Youth Ministry at Christ Church.
Children's Chapel Info
Children’s Chapel takes place during the 10:30 worship service, from the Gospel to the Peace. Children ages 3+ are welcome to participate. Children process out of the Nave during the Gospel hymn, out to the Parish Hall nearby.
Our Children’s Chapel time uses the Godly Play method, a curriculum of spiritual practice exploring the mystery of God’s presence in our lives.
The Godly Play curriculum engages what is most exciting about religious education: God inviting us into—and pursuing us in the midst of—Scripture and spiritual experience. Godly Play practice teaches us to listen for God and to make authentic and creative responses to God’s call in our lives.
- Godly Play is a creative, imaginative approach to Christian formation and spiritual guidance.
- Godly Play has a Montessori foundation with 40+ years of research and practice.
- Godly Play values process, openness, discovery, community and relationships.
- Godly Play models the worship life, stories, symbols and rituals of Christian congregations.
- Godly Play nurtures participants to larger dimensions of belief and faith through wondering and play.
Have Questions?
At Christ Church, we are one big family – so feel free to get in touch with us if you have questions or concerns, ideas or inspiration! We’d love to hear from you.
Any inquiries about Spark can be directed to Jen Sammons, Director of Children and Youth Ministry. christdaytonsammons@nullgmail.com