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Children's Ministries at St. David of Wales Church
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Childcare
  • For kids up to 9 years of age
  • ​Every Sunday 9:30 am to noon
  • In the Grace Room
Families can drop off their kids ages 9 years and younger in the Grace Room during adult formation activities before the service as well as during the 10:00 am service. There are 2 childcare workers with the kids at all times. Toys and art supplies are provided. If you have any questions, please contact Cleo Mozena at [email protected].
Godly Play
  • For kids 3-11 years old
  • Every Sunday during 10:00 am service
  • ​In the Godly Play Classroom (Room 7)
What is Godly Play?  It is not your traditional Sunday School curriculum, where adults are the teachers explaining Bible lessons to the children, then assigning predetermined worksheets or crafts.  Instead, “It involves children and adults, as guides, moving together toward fluency in the art of knowing how to use Christian language to nourish their moral and spiritual development.”  (Berryman, J.W., The Complete Guide to Godly Play, Volume 8, pg. 7.) It is a discovery method of learning, where children are invited to explore and wonder about Scripture, then express what they think and feel through art or play.  This serious play is called their work, and it allows children to create meaning about Scripture for themselves.  For more information, you can visit the Godly Play Foundation website here: Godly Play (godlyplayfoundation.org)
Kerlin with Kids ©2017-2045
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Star Whales
  • For kids in 3rd through 7th grades
  • 1st & 3rd Sundays at 11:30 am
  • In the Bell Tower Room
Kids in this age group meet twice a month in the Bell Tower room to play games, eat snacks, and ask questions about God, faith, and life. 
New this spring: Giving & Games on 3rd Sundays! 
Kids will start the meeting in the Parish Hall helping make kits for houseless neighbors for Hope & Bread church, then gather in the Chapel for video games and snacks.

Youth Group
  • For Middle- and High-School aged young people
  • 2nd & 4th Sundays at 11:30 am
  • In the Bell Tower Room
Our Youth Group is open to young people in 6th through 12th grades.  It meets twice a month in the Bell Tower Room.  There is no specific curriculum, but the adult leaders facilitate and guide discussions about life and faith.  Snacks are provided!
Other activities for youth include:
  • Cooking food together in the church kitchen
  • Playing games (cards, board games, video games)
  • Staying overnight during a lock-in at the church
  • Going out for coffee/ice cream/treats
Easter Egg Hunt 2019 ©2017-2045
Youth at Family Promise
Acts of Service
Our kids and youth at St. David’s are motivated to serve others, particularly our houseless neighbors. Here’s how they serve:
  • Donating needed items to Hope & Bread Church
  • Making kits for houseless neighbors on 3rd Sundays
Preparing & serving dinner to the families of Family Promise
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Kids Service November 30,2025
Children’s Church Service
  • Open to kids of all ages
  • Occurs during months with 5 Sundays
Kids of all ages are invited to participate in our Children’s Church Service that happens about 3 times a year.  Kids can be acolytes, ushers, and readers.  Kid-friendly songs are sung, and a Godly Play lesson is told for the sermon.  Kids are also invited to the altar during the Holy Eucharist.
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Kids Service March 30, 2025
Annual Events
  • Easter:
    • Flowering of the Cross during Easter morning service
    • Easter Egg Hunt following the service
  • Graduating High School Senior Celebration in May
  • Blessing of the Backpacks in September
  • Halloween Hallway in October
  • Christmas Eve Pageant during 4:00 pm Christmas Eve service
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Easter Egg Hunt Helpers
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Graduating Senior
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Flowered Cross for Easter
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Halloween Hallway
For more information or if you have questions about Children and Youth Ministries at St. David’s, please contact Cleo Mozena, Children and Youth Ministry Coordinator at [email protected].
Saint David of Wales Episcopal Church
​2800 SE Harrison St. Portland, Oregon 97214
​[email protected]
503-232-8461

Office hours: M-Thu, 10am-2pm
Clergy hours: M-Thu, 10am-4pm, other days as needed

Friday is our staff sabbath
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  • Home
  • Our Church
    • Who We Are >
      • Staff & Vestry
      • History
    • Sunday Service >
      • Sermons
      • Our communion bread
    • eNotes archive
    • Vestry documents
    • St. David's Land Acknowledgement
  • Ministry Teams
    • About Ministry at St. David's
    • Children’s Ministries >
      • SAFE Church and Behavioral Covenant
    • Justice & Mercy (Outreach)
    • Pastoral Care
    • Adult Formation
  • Our Building
    • Book A Space
    • Calendar
    • Building Users
  • Donate
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