5/31/20- Resources for talking with children about traumatic events
Something Happened in Our Town
https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/safe/bprev/MDE071470
https://www.tolerance.org/moment/racism-and-police-violence
https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/responding/trauma/caregivers/
https://childmind.org/our-impact/trauma-response/guides/
https://www.nctsn.org/resources
https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/15-tips-talking-children-about-school-violence
https://www.today.com/parents/how-talk-children-about-shootings-age-age-guide-t59626
https://www.mncompass.org/disparities/resource-directory https://educationnorthwest.org/sites/default/files/resources/educating-traumatized-chi
Something Happened in Our Town
https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/safe/bprev/MDE071470
https://www.tolerance.org/moment/racism-and-police-violence
https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/responding/trauma/caregivers/
https://childmind.org/our-impact/trauma-response/guides/
https://www.nctsn.org/resources
https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/15-tips-talking-children-about-school-violence
https://www.today.com/parents/how-talk-children-about-shootings-age-age-guide-t59626
https://www.mncompass.org/disparities/resource-directory https://educationnorthwest.org/sites/default/files/resources/educating-traumatized-chi
Pre-K to 5th Grade
Sunday Morning Opportunities
Prayground invites the littlest among us to experience worship upfront in a space designed especially for them. Soft toys, books, and more are available.
Nursery is staffed during the 10 AM worship if a child needs a little more wiggle room.
Parents are always invited to stay with their child and are welcome to use the nursery during services when it is not staffed.
Activity Bags filled with crayons, coloring pages, and books are available in the Narthex and outside the door by the pulpit. Children are invited to keep busy seated in the pew.
Children’s Time happens at 10 AM worship or when we have a 9:15 AM Worship. Children are invited to the front of the church to hear a message specifically geared for them – the rest of the congregation often participates.
Children’s Church is after the Children's Message, where toddlers to fifth graders leave the sanctuary during the Word part of the worship (Readings, Message, Creed, and Prayers) to worship in an active and engaging way. We meet around a child-sized altar, and our worship is led by the children, who serve as acolytes, crucifers, and readers, with assistance from a teacher. Our Bible story is brought to life with a creative activity or game. Children return during Sharing the Peace.
Wednesday Night Live (WNL)
Wednesday Night Live activities are for children in Kindergarten - grade 5, and are held on Wednesday nights from 6:00-7:00 PM. Children participate in choir and educational activities each week. Educational programming reinforces Sunday's Bible stories, and helps kids go deeper in learning about themselves and God. Children's choirs participate throughout the year, offering music in worship, and each spring, they share their talents and perform a musical.
WNL Dinner (optional) is at 5:30 PM and the cost is $3/meal.
Children's Choir
Children's Choir (grades PreK-5) rehearses on Wednesday nights in conjunction with Wednesday Night Live activities from 6:00-7:00 PM. This choir sings in worship throughout the year, participates in leading worship during Advent and in the spring.
To register, please contact Stephanie Luedtke (by email) or 952-881-5801, Ext. 104.
Vacation Bible School (VBS), Music Camp and Bible Camp
The best part of the summer!
VBS is filled with fun and Bible learning for children 3 years old (potty trained) through grade 5. Students from grade 6 through high school can volunteer as assistants. VBS runs Monday-Thursday, 9 AM - noon. 2019 dates will be posted in the spring.
Music Camp for K - 6th grade. Music Camp runs Monday - Friday: 12:30 to 3:30 PM (M-TH), and 9 am to 4:30 PM on Friday. 2019 dates will be posted in the spring.
Camp Wapo in Amery, Wisconsin, offers a week of Bible Camp that is filled with songs, campfires, swimming, crafts, games, and Bible study including a memory verse. St. Luke’s students meet campers from other churches. This fall there was a cabin reunion with kids from different churches meeting up. 2nd Grade through high school can attend.
For more information about Faith Formation activities contact Stephanie Luedtke.
Sunday Morning Opportunities
Prayground invites the littlest among us to experience worship upfront in a space designed especially for them. Soft toys, books, and more are available.
Nursery is staffed during the 10 AM worship if a child needs a little more wiggle room.
Parents are always invited to stay with their child and are welcome to use the nursery during services when it is not staffed.
Activity Bags filled with crayons, coloring pages, and books are available in the Narthex and outside the door by the pulpit. Children are invited to keep busy seated in the pew.
Children’s Time happens at 10 AM worship or when we have a 9:15 AM Worship. Children are invited to the front of the church to hear a message specifically geared for them – the rest of the congregation often participates.
Children’s Church is after the Children's Message, where toddlers to fifth graders leave the sanctuary during the Word part of the worship (Readings, Message, Creed, and Prayers) to worship in an active and engaging way. We meet around a child-sized altar, and our worship is led by the children, who serve as acolytes, crucifers, and readers, with assistance from a teacher. Our Bible story is brought to life with a creative activity or game. Children return during Sharing the Peace.
Wednesday Night Live (WNL)
Wednesday Night Live activities are for children in Kindergarten - grade 5, and are held on Wednesday nights from 6:00-7:00 PM. Children participate in choir and educational activities each week. Educational programming reinforces Sunday's Bible stories, and helps kids go deeper in learning about themselves and God. Children's choirs participate throughout the year, offering music in worship, and each spring, they share their talents and perform a musical.
WNL Dinner (optional) is at 5:30 PM and the cost is $3/meal.
Children's Choir
Children's Choir (grades PreK-5) rehearses on Wednesday nights in conjunction with Wednesday Night Live activities from 6:00-7:00 PM. This choir sings in worship throughout the year, participates in leading worship during Advent and in the spring.
To register, please contact Stephanie Luedtke (by email) or 952-881-5801, Ext. 104.
Vacation Bible School (VBS), Music Camp and Bible Camp
The best part of the summer!
VBS is filled with fun and Bible learning for children 3 years old (potty trained) through grade 5. Students from grade 6 through high school can volunteer as assistants. VBS runs Monday-Thursday, 9 AM - noon. 2019 dates will be posted in the spring.
Music Camp for K - 6th grade. Music Camp runs Monday - Friday: 12:30 to 3:30 PM (M-TH), and 9 am to 4:30 PM on Friday. 2019 dates will be posted in the spring.
Camp Wapo in Amery, Wisconsin, offers a week of Bible Camp that is filled with songs, campfires, swimming, crafts, games, and Bible study including a memory verse. St. Luke’s students meet campers from other churches. This fall there was a cabin reunion with kids from different churches meeting up. 2nd Grade through high school can attend.
For more information about Faith Formation activities contact Stephanie Luedtke.