The roots that we establish in our youth sustain us throughout our lives, anchoring us, supporting our growth, shaping our values, feeding the people we become. In September, 2022, St. Andrew’s Children’s & Youth Minister (now Director of Next Generational Ministry) Kyler Vogt launched The Roots, the centerpiece of our Sunday morning ministry for elementary school kids.
The Roots: Our version of “Children’s Church”
This year, The Roots is offered during worship! After the children’s sermon, elementary school kids will be invited to depart the sanctuary with their teacher by the main doors. The teacher(s) will lead them downstairs to our Children’s Library for a lesson and activities. The lesson lasts approximately half an hour, and the children are returned to their parents in the sanctuary just prior to Communion, so they can participate in the Meal with the rest of the church.
During The Roots, we use children’s curriculum from the United Church of Canada called The GO Project–supplemented with lots of love and creativity by our excellent team of teachers. As a program, the goal of The Roots is twofold: We want our children to look forward to coming to church, knowing it is a fun and safe place for them; and, we want to introduce the basics of Christianity and our Core Values so that they can be built upon as they grow.
If you have questions about The Roots or Children’s Ministry at St. Andrew, email Kyler Vogt at kvogt@standrewlutheran.com