Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them;
for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.”
Matthew 19:14

Welcome to our Family Ministry!

Faith formation happens within families, so our approach to Christian Education includes the whole family, infants through seniors. We hope to walk alongside you, no matter where you are on the journey of faith and life. We invite everyone to be part of any or all of our programs described below.

 

CLICK HERE to Register for any or all of our Family Ministry Programs.

Sunday School

We have Sunday School for all ages from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. weekly from September 14, 2025 to June 14, 2026.  The Grace Class with Daune Arsnow  for preschool to first graders uses Growing in Grace and Gratitude curriculum and includes Cherub choir.  Younger children are most welcome to join the Grace Class weekly with a parent/caregiver.   The Hope Class  is designed for second through fifth graders and includes Chimes Choir.  The Hope Class includes Bible Blast this fall.

Vacation Bible School

Each summer we enjoy a week of Vacation Bible School.  Check back here in the Spring, for more information on VBS 2026!

 

Youth Group

Middle and High school age youth meet monthly for mission and service project including:

  • Produce packing for our church’s food pantry;
  • Maintaining a Christmas toy closet for families in need;
  • Fundraising for Christmas toys;
  • Help with community projects underwritten by the Helene Cody Foundation.

 

 

God and Me Playgroup

God and Me playgroup is a weekly program for infants and young children and their caregivers. This group shares fellowship via group texts as we support one another in the often-isolating season of parenting young children. We gather for playdates each week, and parent-child yoga classes twice a month, and show up for one another however and whenever we can.

 

Children and Youth Participation in Worship

We welcome children and youth to be active participants in our weekly worship service.  Children and Youth have the opportunity to serve as lay readers, ushers and acolytes, and members of choirs  There is a Children’s Message during the worship service.  There are worship bags for young children to use during worship.  Childcare is also available in the nursery during the worship service.  Our Worship Service is also available virtually on our Facebook page.

 

Adult Ed

Join us for Adult Bible study every Friday at 11 a.m. in the church library.

 

Child Youth and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy

The First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury Child Youth and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy was approved by Session to establish a proactive policy to maintain a safe environment for children, youth, and vulnerable adults at activities sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury.