Children's Ministries at St. David of Wales Church
Godly Play
  • For kids 3-11 years old
  • Every Sunday during 10:00 am service
  • In the Godly Play Classroom
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)
Youth Group
  • For Middle- and High-School aged young people
  • 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
  • In the Fireside Room
Our Youth Group is open to young people in Middle School and High School.  It meets twice a month in their own dedicated space (the Fireside Room).  There is no specific curriculum, but the adult leaders facilitate and guide discussions about life and faith.  The Youth Group also does occasional events outside of the church, eg. hikes.
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.
Childcare Services (formerly Nursery)
  • Every Sunday 9:00 am to Noon
  • In the Grace Room
  • For kids ages 0-9 years old
Childcare services are back at St. David's!  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 kids@saintdavidpdx.org. 
Annual Events
  • Easter:
    • Flowering of the Cross during Easter morning service
    • Easter Egg Hunt following the service
  • Graduating High School Senior Celebration in May
  • Christmas Eve Pageant during 4:00 pm Christmas Eve service
For more information or if you have questions about Children’s Ministries at St. David’s, please contact Kieran Cannistra, senior warden, at seniorwarden@saintdavidpdx.org