Children

When disciples blocked the children, Jesus said let them come. When adults shushed the children, Jesus said we all must become like children to get close to the Kingdom of God. The children teach us how to be joyful, curious, excited, forgiving, just as we teach them faith lessons for life.

“The greatest legacy one can pass on to one’s children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one’s life, but rather a legacy of character and faith.”
— Billy Graham
Four children sitting around a round table with a checkered tablecloth, eating food, with an older man in the background, in a restaurant or dining area at night.
Cozy indoor playroom with white shelves, colorful toys, a round wooden table with yellow and red chairs, a rainbow rug, and a brick wall in the background.
Indoor play area with a large inflatable bounce house in the center, decorated in purple, yellow, red, and orange, with a sign that says "Shoes Off Please." Around the bounce house, there are tables with people playing card games, and a table in the foreground has a yellow soccer ball, a bouquet of pink flowers, and various small items. The room has white walls, wooden doors, and some colorful banners hanging from the ceiling.

Children in Sunday Worship? YES!

At this church, all children (and all of every child) are always welcome for all of worship.

Children enter worship with their families and are welcomed with a play bag of their own. They participate in the songs, readings, creeds, and prayers.

In the middle of worship, children are invited forward to a special lesson with one of our pastors.

Afterward, children may return to their family or go with an adult volunteer to Kids Korner.

Children lying on carpeted floor, smiling and looking at the camera, with overlaid text advertising Kids Korner at Presbyterian Church of Chestertown, happening Sundays from September to May, mid-worship from 9:45 to 10:15 am, for Pre-K to 5th grade with snacks, stories, crafts, and take-home activities. Contact email: info@presbyterianchestertown.org.

Kids Korner is a dedicated space just outside the sanctuary, far enough away from parents so they can relax and focus on worship, but not so far away as to worry parents.

In Kids Korner, the children take about 20 minutes to share a snack, lesson, and craft or game. After Kids Korner, children return to “big worship”.

Summer Camp Experiences

We love to gather the children, grandchildren, friends, and guests of this church to camp together! We know camp experiences can often be the biggest moment of faith in a young persons life.

However you are connected to this church, register your young one(s) at Pecometh.org for either of the camps, and we will help you cover some of the cost!

Children sitting on a wooden deck playing cards, with overlay text promoting Children's Summer Camps at Pecometh, featuring activities like horse riding, art and craft, sports activities, and cooking class, with camp sessions for different age groups and dates.
Register K-2nd Graders for "Mini-Camp” July 22-25
Register 3rd-5th Graders for "Leaps of Faith" July 7-12

VBS (Very Best Summer) 2025

K-5th Graders
Mon Aug 11 - Thu Aug 14, 5:00-7:30pm
Sun Aug 17, 9:30am

Each summer, we invite the younger ones of the community and church to come play, learn, and worship together. Our evening VBS program is four nights, later in the summer. We provide dinner, crafts, games, music, and lots of love. Our only goal is to let every child know they are already loved by God now and always will be.

Register K-5th Graders for VBS 2025, Aug 11-14

Upcoming Events

Featured
Kids Korner
Sep 7
Kids Korner

All children are always welcome for all of worship. In the middle of “big” worship, we invite younger ones forward for wondering time with one of the pastors. Afterward, children (and parents) have options: return to the pews with a busy bag, or sit quietly as a dedicated children’s space in the back of the sanctuary, or go with a vetted adult volunteer for Kids Korner. Children will dive deeper into today’s scripture and lesson. They will often have a snack and do a craft or game together too. Children return to worship or meet parents in the Fellowship Hall.

Traveling Jesus
Nov 23
Traveling Jesus
Christmas Eve - Children and Families
Dec 24
Christmas Eve - Children and Families

This special service is designed to fully include children in the story of Christmas. Think of it as a Christmas play with no rehearsals. There are costumes, props, scripts, and songs. We help children (and any others who are willing) find a way to participate as you enter the door. Afterward, we’ll share some snacks and s’mores around the fire pit, and give out goodie bags to every young one. Merry Christmas!