Children & Family Ministries

Children & Family Ministries

At Grace Church, children are not only welcomed but valued as integral members of our community. We envision and actively work toward a community where children are incorporated at every level of our worship and life together. We believe in the innate spirituality of children and seek to learn from and alongside them.

Sunday programming 

Children and youth begin worship in the sanctuary with their families. Families with younger children are welcome to sit near the altar by the Children’s Rug, where little ones can engage in quiet activities. After the opening prayer, children are invited to the middle of the room for a brief, imaginative Children’s Moment. Then, accompanied by their teachers, they walk a short distance to their own learning spaces.

Learning Spaces

• Younger children: tactile storytelling and hands-on activities
• Older elementary: conversation, activities, and Bible exploration
• Middle school: games and deeper Bible study

Children return to the sanctuary to join the congregation for communion.

Families Serving Together

We believe that service is a great way to belong to a community, especially for families and young people, and we offer ways to get involved here at Grace and beyond.
Through our partnership with the Suquamish Community Kitchen, teens and families with children as young as five help host community dinners every other month, serving about 70–75 meals each evening.
Families also serve throughout the year alongside community partners such as Fishline Food Bank, Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center, and World Relief.

Community & Family Events

Grace offers many fun and meaningful ways for families to connect and grow. 

Grace Retreat

Each fall our church gathers for an intergenerational weekend at Seabeck Conference Center on the Puget Sound.

Family Gatherings

Game nights, beach outings, potlucks, and Family Home Group socials help families build friendships.

Parents Connecting

Parents can connect through monthly Parents’ Chat meetings and twice-monthly Mom’s Morning Retreat gatherings.  

Grace Kids Camp

A week full of fun, creativity, and connection for children in preschool through sixth grade.

Advent Pageant

Grace’s youth lead our beloved pageant, bringing the Advent story to life through music, costumes, and storytelling.

…and so much more.

To stay updated on special events, seasonal programming, and opportunities to volunteer with children and family programs, please subscribe to our e-news or contact Melissa Meyers, our Coordinator of Children, Youth, and Family Programs.

Safety Is Our Priority

Church should feel like home! We seek to create a safe, nurturing place for your children and do everything we can to help them feel welcomed and valued. All staff and regular volunteers who serve our children have completed Safeguarding training from the Diocese of Olympia.