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
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. For more information, contact our Director of Family Ministries, Daune Arsnow, at 609-595-4069 or Daune@CranburyPres.org.
To Register for Family Ministry Programs (except VBS) CLICK HERE.
To Register for VBS, CLICK HERE.
Worship Helpers
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, acolytes, and choir members. 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 Sunday school and the worship service. Our Worship Service is available virtually on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FPCCranbury/ .
Sunday School
We have Sunday School for preschool through 7th graders from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. each Sunday from September through June . The Grace Class led by our Director of Family Ministries, Daune Arsnow, is for preschoolers through first graders using the Growing in Grace and Gratitude curriculum. This class includes songs and rainbow bells led by our Children and Youth Music Director, Emma Clark. The Hope Class led by our Youth Assistant, Luke Pease, is for second through seventh graders using the Growing in Grace and Gratitude curriculum. This class enjoys playing the chimes under the direction of Emma Clark. All children are welcome to join us for Sunday school!
God & Me Playgroup
God & Me playgroup is a free weekly program for infants and young children and their caregivers. This group shares fellowship via weekly group texts as we support one another in the often-isolating season of parenting young children. We gather for playdates, parent-child music classes, parent-child yoga classes and show up for one another however and whenever we can. Please join us!
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
We can't wait to welcome you to Vacation Bible School this summer! This year's VBS theme is Arctic Adventure: Cool Encounters with Jesus, where children learn that Jesus gives us help, peace, faith and love. Each day of VBS includes Bible stories, art, crafts, science, games, music and snacks. VBS will be a 4-day program this Summer, running from Monday July 20 through Thursday July 23 from 9am to noon daily. VBS is designed for preschoolers through middle schoolers. Register for VBS today using this link.
Service Saturdays
Middle and High school age youth meet monthly for Service Saturdays. Mission and service projects include:
- Packing produce for our church’s Skeet's food pantry;
- Maintaining a Christmas toy closet for families in need;
- Maintaining a Clothing closet for infants and toddlers; and
- Helping with community projects underwritten by the Helene Cody Foundation.
We enjoy a light breakfast after our hard work. All youth are welcome to join us.
Youth Collaborative
Youth Collaborative is a monthly gathering of over 50 youth from local churches for dinner, games and Bible study. We look forward to our next youth collaborative gathering in the fall of 2026. We hope you can join us then!
Adult Bible Study
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.