Children

For children baptized in The Christian Community, and for those whose parents choose it, the Sunday Service for Children and religious instruction keep alive and renew children’s awareness of their origin in the spirit, their heavenly home. Attendance begins around age seven, leading to Confirmation at age 14.

The inner truth of the child is recognized and supported in religious instruction, which supplements the children’s worship service. It follows the stages of the religious development of humanity reflected in the child’s development:

· Veneration of the spirit in nature (myths and legends)

· Security in the divine guidance of destiny (Old Testament)

· Becoming aware of the Christ in individual human life (New Testament)

For children, the experience of finding a spiritual home on earth is strengthened through the Sunday Service, festival celebrations and Confirmation.

Read more about the Sunday Service for Children: http://www.thechristiancommunity.org/children-youth/

Sundays

Children's Program
Beginning at 9:15 am, children and parents are warmly welcome to gather in the community room of the church in Devon, to pray and sing together and hear a story followed by Sunday Service for Children at 10:00 am.

Service for Children at 10:00 am year-round

The Service for Children takes place on Sundays at 10:00 am. During festival times, a story hour may also be offered. Childcare is usually available so that parents can attend the service for adults at 10:30 am. Please check the Services and Events page for information on specific times and locations for special activities for children.

Announcements

The Paradise Play
- Sunday, December 14, at 1:15 pm in our chapel in Devon
- Sunday, December 21, at 5pm in Rose Hall at Camphill Village Kimberton Hills
- For age 9 and up.

The Shepherds' Play
- Thursday, December 18, at 7pm at Kimberton Waldorf School
- Christmas Eve, at 4pm in Rose Hall at Camphill Village Kimberton Hills
- Christmas Eve, at 4pm in Rainbow Hall at Camphill Special School Beaver Run

The Three Kings Play (A dramatic performance in costume with script)
- Sunday, January 4, 1pm, in our chapel in Devon
- Tuesday, January 6, at 7pm in Rose Hall at Camphill Village Kimberton Hills
- For age 14 and up

Notes for Parents

During the Advent Sundays, our children's program with prayer, singing, and story, will be held around the Advent Garden. Children are invited to bring something to add to the garden each week. For the first Advent Sunday, please bring something from the mineral kingdom; for the second, the plant kingdom; for the third, the animal kingdom; and for the fourth, the human world.
Please note that The Christmas Service for Children is a special service that is celebrated only during Christmas. This year, it will be celebrated on 12/25, 12/28, and 1/4. All are welcome.