Children, Youth, & Families | St. John's Lutheran Atlanta — St. John's Lutheran Church

CHILDREN, YOUTH, & FAMILIES AT ST. JOHN’S

At St. John’s children, youth, and families are an essential part of our congregation as we seek to grow faith and build community!

CHILDREN, YOUTH, & FAMILY MINISTRY THIS MONTH AT ST. ST. JOHN’S

Sunday, July 12 from 11:30 AM - 1 PM: Kid’s Club Picnic & Water Play

Families are invited for a fun picnic-style lunch and for fun water play games and activities! Bring your suite and join us!

Sunday, July 19 at 12 PM: Young(ish) Adults (under 50) Lunch at Murphy’s (Childcare Available)

Enjoy a young-ish adult lunch with other young-ish adults while the children and youth are cared for by our staff!

Saturday, July 25 from 11 AM - 2 PM: Back-to-School Pool Play Date

We’ll celebrate the summer and return to school with one last pool play date! For location, please email the church office!

A teacher and five young children wearing face masks sit on the floor around a blue basin in a classroom, engaged in a water activity with small toys, near a window.

FAITH FORMATION

Each Sunday at 9:30 AM faith formation class is offered for children ages 5+. This structured time of story and play, assist children in exploring the Bible story of the day and considering the ways they are empowered to share God’s love with the world. Additionally, we connect families with resources to continue faith learning and exploration at home.

People preparing food together in a kitchen or dining area. Four individuals are involved in making sandwiches or snacks, with various food items, snacks, and condiments on the table.

KIDS CLUB

The St. John’s Kid’s Club meets monthly on Sundays following worship to share lunch and dive deeper into various aspects of faith. Throughout the year we move through Faith Stepping Stones. Our time is filled with story exploration, crafts, music, and play. This is one way we support families in our baptismal promises and empower them to further their understanding of faith.

Group of people standing together at a celebration, with a birthday cake on the table in front, and a colorful forest mural in the background.

CONFIRMATION

Youth who are 6th grade + are invited to be part of a confirmation cohort, a small group that begins learning the basic tenant teachings of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. This three year program dives in to the Hebrew Scriptures, New Testament, Luther’s Small Catechism, the ELCA Social Statements, and more. Following three years of education, youth are given the option to confirm their faith.

Adults and children walk together on a wooded trail during a St. John’s family outing.

FIELD TRIPS & PLAY DATES

Throughout the year the children and family ministry takes field trips and hosts play dates around the Atlanta area to enjoy fun and fellowship together! Each outing includes all ages and families, welcoming an intentional time of connection and community!

The Morrison Family

“The children and youth ministries brings great excitement and enthusiasm to our family. It's a real joy to be a part of this inclusive and diverse faith community.”

Pastor Jennifer Roberts speaks with children at the front of the sanctuary during a Christmas service.

Children playing together outdoors near St. John's historic building.

Young girl with braided hair and beads during worship in the St. John's sanctuary.

Children and Pastor Jennifer Roberts gathered around a table with religious items during a St. John’s Kids Club service activity.