Our Vision
CRC’s Children’s Ministry exists to see God honored as children and families are formed and renewed by the gospel through multigenerational life-on-life discipleship that transforms the Upper Valley community and, through the Upper Valley, the next generation of the world.
Our Mission
To nurture families and children in the “discipline and instruction of the Lord” (Eph 6:4) by teaching them the gospel from the Word of God through Children’s Church, Sunday School, and other programs and opportunities in and through the church.
Children's Church
CRC is committed to providing a Children’s Church program for age-appropriate ministering of the gospel. We offer Nursery, Preschool Church, and Junior Church during our Sunday worship service.
Classes are available for infants through 2nd Graders.
Please check your children in with the Childcare Supervisor when you arrive for the service.
Nursery (infants & toddlers) is available for the whole service.
Preschool Church (3-5 year old) and Junior Church (Kindergarteners & 2nd Graders) begins during the brief break prior to the sermon. In these classes, children are hearing the stories of God’s Word from The Gospel Story Bible and doing activities that help reinforce the lesson.
Your children are also welcome to remain in the worship service if you wish.
Please check your children in with the Childcare Supervisor when you arrive for the service.
Nursery (infants & toddlers) is available for the whole service.
Preschool Church (3-5 year old) and Junior Church (Kindergarteners & 2nd Graders) begins during the brief break prior to the sermon. In these classes, children are hearing the stories of God’s Word from The Gospel Story Bible and doing activities that help reinforce the lesson.
Your children are also welcome to remain in the worship service if you wish.
Sunday School
Sunday School classes are available for much of the school year for children, youth and adults. For more information about Sunday School classes, visit the Sunday School page.
Questions
For any children's ministry related questions, please contact Josh DePasacreta.
Childcare Policies
Children’s Ministry Volunteers:
At least two volunteers are present with children at all times.
All workers and teachers are members or regular attendees of CRC. Each class has a Manager on Duty (MOD) who is responsible for teaching the lesson, ensuring that the class runs smoothly, and verifying that all policies are followed.
A Childcare Supervisor will be on duty beginning at 8:40 am to check children in to classes, assist visitors, assist teachers, and maintain childcare policies.
MODs and Childcare Supervisors are background checked.
Security Policy: All children (infants-2nd grade) must be checked in to their classes with a security sticker. The receipt portion must be turned in for a child to be released. Other family members or siblings over the age of 12 can use the receipt to pick up a child.
At least two volunteers are present with children at all times.
All workers and teachers are members or regular attendees of CRC. Each class has a Manager on Duty (MOD) who is responsible for teaching the lesson, ensuring that the class runs smoothly, and verifying that all policies are followed.
A Childcare Supervisor will be on duty beginning at 8:40 am to check children in to classes, assist visitors, assist teachers, and maintain childcare policies.
MODs and Childcare Supervisors are background checked.
Security Policy: All children (infants-2nd grade) must be checked in to their classes with a security sticker. The receipt portion must be turned in for a child to be released. Other family members or siblings over the age of 12 can use the receipt to pick up a child.
Discipline Policy: Should there be a discipline issue, the child will be given a warning. The second time he/she will be asked to sit quietly in a chair in the room. If the problem persists, the parents of the child will be notified. If the problem persists further, the parents of the child will be brought to the classroom.
Sickness Policy: We seek to promote an environment that is considerate of all children and families. Therefore, children who have had a fever, diarrhea, vomiting or (untreated) head lice within the past 24 hours or who have a contagious runny nose or cough should not attend Children’s Church.
Masks are welcome but not required. We have disposable children's masks at the door for anyone who would like their child to wear one.
Questions? Contact Josh DePasacreta.
Sickness Policy: We seek to promote an environment that is considerate of all children and families. Therefore, children who have had a fever, diarrhea, vomiting or (untreated) head lice within the past 24 hours or who have a contagious runny nose or cough should not attend Children’s Church.
Masks are welcome but not required. We have disposable children's masks at the door for anyone who would like their child to wear one.
Questions? Contact Josh DePasacreta.
Other Opportunities for Children
Children's Christmas Program
At CRC, one of our favorite Christmas traditions is the Children's Christmas Program which children preform the Sunday before Christmas. You can see photos from our recent Christmas Programs (including the virtual video version one we created in 2020) below!
Christmas Program 2021
December 23rd, 2021
We were very excited to resume our in-person Children's Christmas Program this year! After the older children read about the Christmas story, Mary, Joseph, angels, shepherds, three wise man, animals and, of course, the star, joined the service while the congregation sang Christmas carols.Special thanks to Dori Willeman for organizing the morning and to all the parents who helped make this traditio...
Children's Christmas Program 2020
December 22nd, 2020
At CRC, one of our favorite Christmas traditions is the Children's Christmas Program which children preform the Sunday before Christmas. Although we were unable to have our usual crowds of shepherds and angels together on stage, we carried on the tradition with a special 2020 Children's Christmas Program video!Special thanks to all the families who contributed photos and videos and to Dori Willema...
Summer Celebration Camp
Each July, CRC holds Summer Celebration Camp for 4-year-olds through 5th graders! You can see blog posts from our last few SCC weeks below!
Summer Celebration Camp 2019
September 3rd, 2019
Summer Celebration Camp was held Tuesday, July 16th through Friday, July 19th. This year’s theme was Summer Seaquest. Throughout the week, children learned about the story of Jonah and considered the following questions:Am I Jehovah’s or Am I Jeering? (Jonah 1:1-16)Am I Headed to My Tarshish or My Nineveh? (Jonah 1:17-2:10)Have I Been Turned Around by God? (Jonah 3)Do I Have a “Jehovah” or a “Jona...
Summer Celebration Camp 2018
August 13th, 2018
Summer Celebration Camp was held Tuesday, July 17th through Friday July 20th at the Wellspring Worship Center, just south of Hanover. The theme this year was “Clap Your Hands! Stomp Your Feet!” Throughout the week, children learned to:Laugh! God chooses surprising people! (1 Samuel 16)Clap! God wins the battle! (1 Samuel 17).Sing! God is our faithful friend! (1 Samuel 20).Shout! God is with us! (2...
Summer Celebration Camp 2017
August 1st, 2017
Summer Celebration Camp was held Tuesday, July 18 through Friday July 21 at the Wellspring Worship Center, just south of Hanover. The theme this year was “PROOF Pirates: Finding the Treasure of God’s Amazing Grace!” One hundred and thirty children from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade participated in the week’s events. Over forty adults, Dartmouth students, and teen helpers, taught classes, served sn...
Other Resources
Book Recommendations for Families
For a list of suggested books and devotionals for children and families, visit our Recommended Reading page.
Children's Lesson Videos
While we were unable to have children's classes during the initial phase of covid, volunteers created weekly children's lesson videos. You can see the collection of videos below! Special thanks to our volunteers for their creativity and work to make this resource available.
The Birth of Jesus Foretold
Dec 13, 2020
Jericho Falls
Dec 6, 2020
The Story of Rehab
Nov 22, 2020
The Bronze Serpant
Nov 15, 2020
Israel Spies Out the Land
Nov 8, 2020
The People of Israel Complain
Nov 1, 2020
The Tabernacle
Oct 18, 2020
The 10 Commandments
Oct 11, 2020
God Parts the Red Sea
Oct 4, 2020
The 10 Plagues
Sep 27, 2020
Moses & the Burning Bush
Sep 20, 2020
Baby Moses
Sep 13, 2020
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