Children are a sign of vibrancy in the church!
We welcome children and their families to worship services at United Churches of Langley! The sounds and movement of children during worship, prayers, singing, dancing reminds us that the Spirit has moved in all of us, and we might need to also move to let the Spirit fully express.
As families arrive, they are invited to come to the Family Zone with children's books and toys in the Sanctuary, reserved right up front, so our families of all ages can have a close-up view of the early part of the service. (no shushing allowed!) Parents & Babies are welcome to stay in worship or enjoy gathering with other young ones in our “family room” with a view of the sanctuary, speaker to hear the service and near the washrooms.
Tot Time is available as you arrive — drop off your wee ones into our loving care in the “family room” behind the sanctuary.
Children all get a turn to sing the large crystal singing bowl and light the Christ Candle. Children and families participate in the opening songs and prayers and then are invited to participate in a spiritual reflection or story. The children are then sung out with a blessing to leave for age-specific programming! If your child wants to stay with you in church, there are colouring sheets and soft toys for them. Their sounds and movement may be incorporated into the minister's sermon with playful delight!
Spirit Academy for ages 3 to 12 during our Sunday morning worship. Children join for opening music and prayers in the sanctuary, and then venture to their age-specific groups to explore the stories of our faith in fun, creative ways.
The nurturing act of breastfeeding is welcome anywhere in our buildings. If you prefer a more private space, there is a room just behind the sanctuary marked for families and their babies. Feel free to use this room. There are a changing table, baby supplies and some small toys and books in this room for you as well.
Wherever you are in our space - you are welcome!