For families.
Every week we are creating new Kids’ content with a Commons approach to spiritual formation. On the Parent Blog you will find a weekly post that outlines the upcoming Sunday lesson, the big idea we hope your child will learn, and some follow-up questions for you to ask on the ride home. You are the most important spiritual guide in your child’s life, and we are here to help.
Click through to read about our approach to spiritual formation in children and subscribe on the blog to receive parent content automatically in your inbox every Friday. If you are a teacher in our Kids programs you can access this week’s curriculum as well.
COMMONS KIDS
Our deepest desire is that Commons would be a home for people from all walks of life and all ages; and we want the children to feel as loved, accepted, involved, known, as anyone else who walks through our doors. This is the way Jesus said it should be. That’s why children are invited to join us during worship and participate as parents feel is appropriate.
We take the experience of families and children very seriously at both of our parishes. Fully staffed kids classrooms for Nursery (0-24months), Toddlers (2-3yrs), Preschool, Grades K-3 and Grades 4-6 open after the music every Sunday morning.
Check Ins
In order to ensure the safety of our kids we use a Check In system to ensure that only you can pick up your child. If you're visiting, one of our volunteers can help you register your children. If you've checked in before, just type your phone number in on the self check-in iPads and they will print you a drop off tag. If you are planning a visit you can pre-register your child and we will have everything ready for you so you can use the self check in stations when you arrive.
Volunteering with Children
It takes a lot of volunteers to care for our children well. Our volunteers invest their time, energy and love into our children and we are deeply grateful. In order to ensure a safe environment, volunteering requires proper vetting and background checks.
COMMONS YOUTH
The youth at Commons (grades 7-12) are full participants in the community. Many of our youth serve in Commons Kids and other volunteer teams, as well as worship in our service during both the music and teaching time.
Students also gather as Commons Youth for events throughout the year. From meals together, opportunities to serve, and fun events to get to know each other there are lots of ways to connect.
Our Junior High students (grade 7-9) gather on Sunday during the 10:30am service, following the coffee break.
Our Senior High students (grade 10-12) meet on Wednesday evenings!
We have one monthly event where both Junior and Senior High students meet to build connections and form new friendships.
If you have youth in your family you would like to get connected, let us know!
PLAN TO PROTECT
Commons Church is committed to creating safe places for people to hear the message of Jesus. This includes safe spaces for children, students and vulnerable people. We recognize that we are a reflection of God’s love to those in our care and we take our responsibility to them seriously. We view ourselves as partners with parents, seeking to provide quality care and instruction in our ministry to the family. Commons Church works to ensure we are compliant with the Plan to Protect documents available here.
