Children, youth & Family Programming
Children, Youth and Family Ministry for 2025-2026
As part of a commitment to invest in forming faith in children, youth and families, Mount Olivet’s Council is eliminating fees for faith formation programming this year. We want to build a culture where children, youth and families know they can invite friends to church. Eliminating fees is a way to reduce barriers and to honor that faith is formed through life-giving intergenerational community rather than information transfer.
We ask families to still register your child(ren) in order to help us plan for programming, and we invite your partnership in supporting Mount Olivet’s mission and ministry, whether through your financial or volunteer support.
Interested in helping with children or youth this year? Let us know by emailing us below.
Programming Details and Fall Kick Off Dates
Wednesday kick off is September 17. Sunday Family Faith Explorers will begin September 14.
Wednesday Faith Explorers will be for 3 Year Olds to 5th Grade, with opportunities for 5th graders to experience the worship leadership milestone and participate in cross-over retreats with 6-9th graders.
6th-9th Grade will be focusing this year on faith stories, values, faith practices and community building.
10th-12th grade is centered in exploring our own faith journey through curiosity and community.
Share Your Feedback About the Possibility of a Wednesday Meal
Families are busy, and trying to find time to eat between school/work and before church can be stressful.
Mount Olivet wants to be a place where we can all slow down and be in community together, and so we are exploring the possibility of offering a kid friendly meal (with gluten free & dairy free options) on Wednesdays before worship.
Would your household find this helpful, and would you be willing to invest in helping support the meal – either financially ($5-$10 per person or $30 per family on weeks you’re dining) or by volunteering for prep/hosting or clean up?
Share your feedback HERE.
Catch up and Connect at the Parent Open House
Wednesday, August 20 at 6:30pm in Fireside Room
Come and catch up with other families and ask your questions about children, youth and family ministry this fall at the Parent Open House hosted by Rich Holleque, Tim Strommen, Beth McGrew-King, and Pastor Desirée.
