St. John's Lutheran Church: Alexandria, VA

Sunday Worship Activities:

Our Sunday Morning Children's Ministry meets from September to June. Children from age 3 through 12th Grade are invited to join in from 9:15 -10:15 am. We focus on loving and connecting with children so that they may experience the love God has for them through Christ Jesus. We want Sunday morning to be a great hour in every child's week.
Tots' Ministry (ages 3-4 and Kindergarten): meet in a contained classroom on the lower level. Our preschoolers will discover Bible stories through music, play, and teaching. Preschool is a great time to begin to build a lifelong love of learning.
Kids' Ministry (1st – 5th grade): meets in classrooms on the upper level. Students will explore Biblical truths to our shared faith story and participate in a music enrichment experience.
Teens' Ministry (6th-12th grade): meet in the Student Ministry Lounge for fellowship and Bible study crafted to address timeless issues faced by today’s teens. There will also be opportunities for fellowship and service events outside the Sunday morning hour.
Summer Months: We use an intergenerational program. Come and see.
Worship on Sunday mornings. Children with their wiggling and giggling are gladly welcomed and appreciated by the rest of the congregation.
Children of certain ages serve as Acolytes and Crucifiers for Sunday and special worship services. Get trained and sign up in the CCB group.

Grow as Disciples:

Baptism Preparation: For newborns, youth, or adults who have never been baptized before. Contact the office and complete this form.
Bible & Me: An overview of how the Bible came to be, why it is important, and how we use it. Designed for 3rd-grade students and parents.
First Communion: Instruction for receiving the Holy Communion for students designed for 5th-grade students and parents.
Confirmation: A discipleship journey for students in 7th & 8th grades, leading up to their confirmation of baptismal faith in the Rite of Confirmation.
Retreats & Special Events: Overnight gatherings and service projects are designed for middle school and high school youth.
Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC): For children ages 2-4, enroll and find a safe, skilled, and nurturing Christian school environment.

Live our Faith, Invite Others, and have fun while doing it:

Teen Ministry (grades 6-12): meets weekly at 9:15 am for Bible Study and monthly for fellowship-building events.
Seasonal Activities: such as Trunk or Treat, Advent Wreath Making, Advent and Lenten devotions, and Easter Breakfast and Egg Hunt. Learn the story and what happens.
Service & Fellowship Activities: Most ministries are open to children and youth. We hold quarterly events serving others. Youth are also encouraged to participate as mentors and group guides for confirmation and Summer Camps