Valley Community
Presbyterian Church
Portland, Oregon
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Take our survey on Children and Family Ministry at ValleyWe are conducting an online survey to collect feedback about our Children and Family Ministries at Valley. The survey will take approximately ten minutes to complete and will be available until July 23, 2010. Thank you! Click here to take the survey |
Sunday School for Children Pre-K through Grade 5Pre-K children (ages 3 and 4) begin worship with their parents in the Sanctuary in the 10:00 am service. They are escorted by their parents to Room 4 after “Time with the Young Church” under the care of our Guardian Angels. The Kindergarten class joins the Pre-K children for the Bible story presented by our Director of Children’s Ministry. Our Director of Children’s Music joins the Pre-K class for music time mid-class. Pre-K children then have an opportunity to act out the story with finger puppets and/or complete a simple art project based on the Bible story presented to them. Snacks of graham crackers and apple juice are provided before the end of class at 11:15 am. Children Kindergarten through Fifth grade are invited to participate in our Creative Classroom Circuit 10:00-11:15 am. Children begin worship in the sanctuary with their families. After the “Time with the Young Church”, they are greeted in the narthex by their classroom Shepherd who will be carrying a color-coded pennant (blue for Kindergarten, green for First, yellow for Second, orange for Third, red for Fourth and maroon for Fifth). All elementary age children proceed to Armitage Hall for music time with our Director of Children’s Music. Shepherds present the Bible story, take attendance and accept the children’s offering. Next the children are escorted to an activity station where they enjoy art, cooking, drama, games, science or video focusing on the Bible story they have just been presented. Each week a different activity. At the end of the service, parents and families may refer to their bulletins and to our bulletin boards in the East wing to identify where to pick up their child. Nursery CareNursery and toddler care is provided for infants through three years from 9:45-11:15 am. Do you love children?We are seeking adults who love children (empty nesters, grandparents, parents) as Nursery Care Volunteers to share one (1) Sunday every three (3) months caring for our infants through three-years-old in Room 7. What a wonderful way to serve Valley and help prepare for our future! It’s rewarding and fun! Please contact Donna Rueff for more information. |
Parents’ Night OutOur very first Parents’ Night Out event was a success on March 6. We are scheduling future events in June, October and December. This is an opportunity for parents to bring their children to the church for fellowship and care under the direction of Holly Lewis with the help of Valley’s teenagers between 6:00 and 9:30 pm and allow parents to TAKE THE NIGHT OFF! Look for schedules and details in future Messengers, our monthly newsletter. For more information, contact Kay Hope Gold in the church office. |
Valley Academy of Performing Arts (VAPA)VAPA is part of Valley Community Presbyterian Church and is designed to be a resource for the church and for the community. We offer instruction and expreiences in the arts for children and youth from age four through High School. VAPA provides: |
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Children/Youth Choirs and Bell Choirs participate in worship services at Valley about once every six weeks. Students registering for these classes should be willing and able to attend such performances. There is no fee for participation in choirs and bell choirs. Classes are ongoing and can be joined at any time as long as space allows. |
Cherub Choir - 4 year olds to 1st gradersCherub Choir is an excellent preparatory choir experience for young children. Children will enjoy singing games and activities as well as learning the basics of singing in choir. |
King’s Kids Choir - 2nd graders to 5th gradersKing’s Kids Choir will develop the student’s ability to follow a vocal score and sing in unison and 2-part while contributing to their understanding of worship |
Royal Ringers - 2nd graders to 5th gradersRoyal Ringers is for beginning to intermediate bell ringers. Students learn the basics of reading music and develop handbell ringing technique. |
Youth Praise Choir - 6th graders to 12th gradersYouth Praise Choir will learn a variety of music, from traditional to contemporary, while emphasizing ongoing development of score reading skills and vocal development. |
New Spirit Ringers - 6th graders to 12th gradersNew Spirit Ringers is for intermediate and advanced bell ringers and may be open to experienced 5th graders. |