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Children's Ministries

Developing children to be life-long disciples who know, love, follow, and serve Jesus.

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At WCPC, we are committed to nurturing the faith of children, helping them become life-long disciples of Jesus. A child’s faith grows over time, influenced by family, church, and a variety of life experiences. While parents and family play the most significant role, we believe the church, as an extended faith family, is also crucial. Through Christ Centered Worship, Joy Filled Community, and Love Compelled Service, we help children develop a vibrant relationship with Jesus.

Spiritual formation happens both in the kids’ church classroom and while worshipping as a family. We believe that as children find belonging in their faith community, they learn to follow and love Jesus more deeply. At The Lighthouse, we partner with parents to support, encourage, and light the way, as children grow and flourish in their relationship with Jesus.

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Birth - 4 Years

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Each week, your child will be welcomed into a safe, nurturing, fun, and engaging environment by a team of trained caregivers and volunteers. From the moment you arrive, you’ll receive a warm welcome and guidance on checking your child into our age-specific programs. During class, children will experience age-appropriate teaching, worship, and activities that reflect our core values of Christ-Centered Worship, encouraging them to encounter Jesus personally, while being part of a Joy-Filled Community where they feel loved and accepted.

Family Sunday Services the First Sunday of Each Month

As a multi-generational congregation, we place a high value on creating opportunities for families to worship together. On the first Sunday of each month, we invite children ages 6 and up to join their families in the main worship service. Jesus welcomed children into His presence, saying, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children” (Matthew 19:14).

Family Sundays allow children to see their parents modeling faith—worshiping, praying, confessing, learning from God’s Word, and taking communion. These moments of Christ Centered Worship and communal prayer form us spiritually, and we believe it’s important that children feel part of the larger church family. Through this shared experience, they see faith lived out in a tangible way.

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9AM Kid’s Church

11AM Kid’s Church

Children will explore developmentally appropriate teaching and activities, story time, worship and free play.

Nursery & Preschool

We focus on building a strong, gospel-centered foundation for our youngest children. In a nurturing environment, we introduce the truth of Scripture through circle time lessons, singing, dancing, and fun activities. Our goal is to plant seeds of faith that will grow as children experience the joy of God’s love and community from the earliest age.

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Sundays

9AM Kid’s Church

11AM Children attend services with their Family

Children will explore developmentally appropriate bible stories and activities, prayer and discussion groups.

Elementary

For our elementary-aged children, we continue to build a strong, gospel-centered foundation through our curriculum, Wonder Ink, which highlights four core truths: God made me with a purpose for a purpose, Jesus loves me, the Holy Spirit leads me, and I am a child of God. We explore these truths through interactive games, lesson time, worship, discussion groups, and prayer. Our aim is to engage children in Christ Centered Worship, teach them the joy of belonging to a Joy Filled Community, and inspire them to live out their faith through Love Compelled Service to others.

Middle School Mount Hermon Summer Camp 2025

July 13 - 19, 2025

Open Playground Tuesdays

July 15 - August 26, 2025

Women's Morning Light - Summer

July 17 - August 7, 2025

Cottage Sunday Volunteer Opportunity

July 20, 2025 - March 15, 2026

Church Planter Q&A with Caitlin Rhodes-Karahadian

July 20, 2025

WCPC Family Meeting

July 27, 2025

Middle School Mystery Night

July 30, 2025

Hope Solutions Backpack Distribution Day

July 31, 2025

High School Mystery Trip

July 31, 2025

Faith Work Tech Q&A Panel

August 3, 2025

Compassion International Sponsors Luncheon

August 3, 2025

Project Peace Day of Service

August 9, 2025

Church Planter Q&A with Sam Perli

August 10, 2025

The Harbor's Parent Meeting

August 20, 2025

Open House

August 24, 2025

MomCo 1st Semester (Aug.-Dec.)

August 25 - December 8, 2025

American Red Cross CPR & First Aid Course

August 28, 2025

Men's Breakfast

September 6, 2025

Women's Book Club

September 9, 2025

Faith Work & Tech Cohort 2025-2026

September 15, 2025 - May 16, 2026

Care Cottage Volunteers Thank You Luncheon

September 21, 2025

Middle School - The Sugar Rush!

September 24, 2025

High School Small Group Night Out

September 25, 2025

Middle School Harborween

October 29, 2025

High School Harborween

October 30, 2025

Care Cottage Food and Toy Drive

November 2 - December 31, 2025

Care Cottage Christmas Room Training Event

November 16, 2025

Middle School Friendsgiving

November 19, 2025

High School Friendsgiving

November 20, 2025

Christmas Room Set Up Day

November 21, 2025

Care Cottage Christmas Room Volunteers

December 2 - 19, 2025

Middle School - The Harbor's Holiday Hooplah

December 10, 2025

High School's COZY Christmas Party

December 11, 2025

Christmas Room Clean Up Day

December 19, 2025

NAOMI Mission Trip Informational Meetings

January 25 - February 22, 2026

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How do I check in my child?

Parents/guardians check children in and out of programs and events (up to 15 minutes beforehand).

What is your wellness policy?

Children should be symptom-free of any communicable illness for at least 24 hours.

What if my child has allergies?

Our classrooms are nut-free, including any food provided by WCPC or brought in by a parent.

What if my child has special needs?

We want to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for every child. Please let us know if your child has unique abilities or challenges so we can work together to best support your child.

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Faith Taylor

Director of Children's Ministries

[email protected] | (925) 935-1574, x0118

Marcie Stoddard

Children's Ministry Coordinator

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