Ages 3 - PreK
Preschool age children love story. It doesn’t matter the kind of story – they love to hear it and tell them over and over. At Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, we share God’s love through story, play, and social interactions. The children hear stories at their level that connect with them and give them the understanding of God’s love they can then express to others in their unique way. Families are important role models for these ages and we do many things together.
Rainbow Kids Sunday School @ 9:30 am
The Rainbow Kids Sunday School program is a combined class for 3, 4, and 5 year olds who are not yet in kindergarten. Each year, we choose stories from the Old Testament and the New Testament.
Each year we require a new registration form for your child(ren). This helps our staff and volunteers have the most current information for your child(ren) and your updated contact information.
Rainbow Kids Sunday School leaders are volunteers and have their children in the program. For the program to run smoothly, we need parent volunteers each week. Our volunteer sign-up is online through Sign-up Genius, via the button below. Please consider signing up for one spot every 8-10 weeks. You can also volunteer in a different age group if you prefer - visit the appropriate age section on our website. Note: Some companies will match some or all of your volunteer time with a financial donation, usually based upon your reported volunteer hours - contact your employer.
If you have any questions regarding Children’s Christian Education at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, please contact Becky at children@hslckirkland.org.
Little Spirits
Fellowship community for families with children birth through pre-kindergarten. We strive to support one another while developing meaningful, long-term connections for the whole family. Throughout the year, we have a variety of events.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Advent Celebration—Sunday, November 17 from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
All are welcome to join us in the Fellowship Hall after the 9:00 am and 11:00 am services to pick out some holly, evergreens, and ribbon to decorate an Advent log or Advent round. If you have your Advent log from a previous year, please bring it to decorate. If you don’t have a log, no problem, we have a few available to choose from for this year. Each family takes home the Advent log with candles they decorate. Also, you can create an "Advent in a Bag" from different stations so each family can choose activities to enhance their Advent season at home. Please RSVP via the button below so we have enough supplies for everyone.
Questions? Contact Becky at children@hslckirkland.org.
Parents Afternoon Out (ages 4 to 4th grade)—Saturday, December 7 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Pre-K families, save the date! Cost is $10 per child and includes games, crafts, snack, and lots of fun! Watch this space for more information.
Little Spirits Happy Birthday Jesus Party—Sunday, December 15 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Crafts, music, the Christmas story, and a sweet treat to take home! Watch this space for more information!
Each year we require a new registration form for your child(ren). This helps our staff and volunteers have the most current information for your child(ren) and your updated contact information.
Nursery Care
Our childcare attendants are on duty in the nursery for children ages 3 years and younger during Sunday mornings and certain specified events and classes. Some of the more popular times the nursery is used outside of worship include:
Congregational Meetings
New Member Classes
Adult Education (including Safe Haven Training)
Mom’s Midweek Ministry
Don't miss a great opportunity to challenge yourself, meet others, and grow in faith. If your event is not listed above, please contact the church office to request childcare. When childcare is available, donations are welcome.
Throughout the year, we have an infant nursery for those not yet walking and a toddler nursery for the children who are walking. We strive to create a safe, clean and loving environment for young children not yet able to sit through an entire church service. Parents are welcome to stay and play with their child to assist in acclimating him/her to the nursery. In the nursery, children are encouraged to share, take turns, respect each other, and to be helpful and gentle. We teach acceptance, understanding and interest in each other's differences, abilities and cultures. All staff must pass a criminal background check and have attended our Safe Haven Training program. They are trained in infant/child CPR and First Aid.
If you are new to using the HSLC Nursery, or would like to learn more about this ministry, join us at our annual Nursery Open House, Sunday, September 15 from 9:00 am to noon. Find out about our paging system, which allows nursery staff to page you during an event if your child needs immediate attention or if you have requested an update from the nursery. You can also tour the infant room and meet the nursery attendants. Our mission is to provide quality loving care for children, so that parents can participate in a variety of church programs.
To register for nursery care, simply complete the Nursery Registration form by clicking the button below. We need a new form completed each year so our staff have the most up-to-date information on your child(ren).
Health Policy: We operate a well-child nursery. If your child is sick, has recently been sick, or has been exposed to a significant illness, please do not bring him or her to the nursery. We apologize for any inconvenience that may be caused by the well-child policy, but we do find that this helps significantly slow the spread of colds and illnesses among children, families, and staff.
