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Children & Youth

Childcare
From 9:30 a.m. to noon, children from newborn to toddlers are cared for by staff and volunteers in Room 209.

During the church year, children and families are encouraged to attend the 9:50 a.m. First Service in the Chapel, which is designed especially for young families. Care for children of all ages is offered during both the 9:50 a.m. First Service and the 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Service.

Parents who wish to remain with their children are also welcome to bring them to the Parsons Room where they can listen to the 10:30 worship service while caring for their young children.

Church School
At 10:30, classes are offered for children, three years of age through 6th grade. Once each month, children participate in Sanctuary Sunday, beginning the morning in worship before going to Church School classes.

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Plymouth’s Church School and Choir School programs are accessible to all children. Parents of children who have an IEP or 504 Plan should contact Jo Holcomb for information about the program.

Junior High
For 7th and 8th grade students, class discussions focus on world events, trends, exploring spirituality and religion, teen issues and identity. The program also includes service activities, retreats, lock-ins, fundraising and canoeing. Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in Room 207. Contact Paula Northwood.

Senior High (formerly Pilgrim Fellowship)
For 10th through 12th grade students, class features fellowship and student-initiated discussions on a variety of topics. The program also includes service activities, retreats, fundraising, outings and a service project. Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the Youth Room. Contact Shannon Kearns, who writes a blog for parents of senior high students.

Confirmation
For 9th grade and older students preparing to be confirmed in their faith. Class features exploration of the main themes of the Christian faith. Activities include service projects, retreats and special events. Sundays, 10:30 a.m. in the Room 205, Sept.-May. Paula Northwood.
Confirmation registration form [PDF].

Also see Choir School & Youth Choir.

The Plymouth Detective Squad, for children kindergarten through sixth grade, convenes at Peace Camp, June 24-28, 2013.

Children, Youth and Family has a new website.

Senior High: Find us on Facebook

Join us at Pilgrim Point Camp on Lake Ida in Alexandria, Minnesota, Aug. 9-11 for families, Aug. 11-14 for Plymouth Youth Camp for Grades 7-12. There will swimming, campfires, vespers, games and art activities; click here for PDF brochure.

At a glance..

• Childcare
• Church School
• Junior High
• Senior High
• Confirmation
  
  

2012 Confirmands
Sixteen youth were confirmed this year. Pictured, from left, front row, are: Minister for Education Paula Northwood, Lucas LeDoux, Sophie Deutsch, Ming Montgomery and Lila Franklin; second row, Tim Jordan, Gustav Honl-Stuenkel, Camille Horstmann and Eve Horstmann; third row, Cole Williams, Lily Johnson, Madeline Skjervold, Lia Newton; top row, Olivia Skjervold, John Libby, Evie Mackenzie, Jackson Haas, Ben Vaaler and Youth Director Shannon Kearns. (Mark Christman photo)

Online Church School Registration (infant through grade 8)

Youth Permission & Health Form
for Retreats, Trips & Outings [PDF]