Youth & Family Blog

Children's Church - Sundays at 9:30 am, in person (masks required)

Children's Church (a.k.a. Sunday School) is offered during our 9:30 am worship service. Children begin the service in the sanctuary with their families, and they are led to their classrooms after the opening announcements.  Children worshipping at home may join via Zoom. Young visitors are very welcome to attend Children's Church (parents invited as well)!

First Communion

First communion classes are offered to youth during the season of Lent. These students receive First Communion on Maundy Thursday.  

Confirmation

Confirmation classes for 7th and 8th graders are led by Student Pastor Derek. This two-year program culminates in being confirmed in worship on Pentecost Sunday.  

Summer Vacation Bible School

St. John’s joins forces with several other Wilmette congregations to offer a fun active learning experience for children preschool through 4th grade.  Older children and youth are invited to assist. Newcomers and visitors welcome!