Children & Family Ministries

Growing in Faith

Saint Luke’s is committed to helping each and every child grow in faith and come to know the love of God for themselves. We aim to create an environment of learning, wonder, and opportunity to help children build a spiritual foundation in the Episcopal tradition, and we see ourselves as partners with parents in helping our children grow into the people God is calling them to be as followers of Jesus.

Sundays at Saint Luke’s

Children of every age are always welcome in church at Saint Luke’s!  Feel free to get up, use the bathroom, wiggle, giggle, and squirm. Kids of all ages can help themselves to coloring sheets, crayons, and books in the Narthex.

Children are also welcome to participate in our child-specific programs offered on Sunday mornings, whether their participation be week-to-week or when it works best with your family’s schedule. These programs are open to all children; visitors and guests of parishioners are always welcome to join us!

  • 7:45-11:15am Nursery | (Ages birth – 3 years old) | A loving, nurturing environment 

  • 10am Godly Play (Age 3 to Kindergarten) | Prayers, singing, a hands-on lesson, and “I wonder” questions from 10am to the end of worship

  • 10am Children’s Chapel (1st to 5th Grade) | An age-appropriate early worship experience with children joining worship at “the Peace”

  • 5pm Come As You Are Eucharist | A casual, contemporary service for all ages with a special space for children

Also on Sundays:

Communion Awareness Class | (Ages 4+) | Five-week course | Sundays at 9am | Upcoming dates TBC

Wednesdays at Saint Luke’s offers children & youth a reliable mid-week recharge with activities, Bible stories & lessons, faith exploration, service, time with friends, and the opportunity to ask some big questions – all in the warm and supportive Saint Luke’s environment.  Elements of the beloved SLP programs like Bible Builders & Living the Word are now built into Wednesdays at Saint Luke’s – and there’s an easy option to participate in – or try out – singing in the Choir as well! And parents – this program timing offers easy, coordinated drop offs & pick ups!

What: Midweek “Sunday School” with choir option

Who: PreK- 8th Grade

When: 4:00– 5:15pm on Wednesdays

We hope this new schedule will encourage your family to mark the calendar and spend your Wednesdays at Saint Luke’s!

Some helpful notes:

  • Students will participate in grade-level programming with a snack and an option to add choir. This program replaces Living the Word, Bible Builders, Storymakers, etc.
  • Program runs Sept-May, with three trimesters for PreK-5th Students.
  • We know some students will be arriving late due to school dismissal times and after registration we will share a student list to help with carpools from all schools.
  •  Instruction time for our youngest students will begin at 4:15pm, with supervised free play and other activities beginning at 4pm. While all students are welcome to arrive beginning at 3:45pm, we hope this helps students for whom 75-90 minutes is too long.
  • If you are interested in teaching, reach out to Hannah. The fees are waived for children of teachers in the program!
  • Cost: $200/child for the year (30 weeks) with a 15% discount per family registering more than one child. Children in PreK-5th grade may register for a trimester for $75/trimester. Choir has an additional fee. Scholarships are available by contacting the clergy.
  • Register by July 15, 2026 to receive $25 off your registration!

Children’s Choir

Saint Luke’s chorister program, affiliated with the Royal School of Church Music in America, provides young singers with age-appropriate vocal training, superior music education, community building skills, excellent Christian education, and unique performance and travel opportunities. Our young choristers in the Saint Nicholas, Saint Cecilia, and Saint Gregory Choirs rehearse weekly and sing regularly in Church.

Other Opportunities to Connect

Beyond Sunday mornings, Saint Luke’s is a community where parents can find support and companionship, while our children grow up in the faith.

  • Playground Coffees – Once per month, Children’s Ministries hosts a “Playground Coffee” after the 10am Eucharist to give parents a chance to connect while their kids have a great time.
  • Parenting Groups – Finding a community you can journey the journey of parenting with can be absolutely essential for many people. Saint Luke’s offers several groups where parents can find a safe place to learn, reflect, and grow. Try our Parents of Young Children group every other Tuesday morning or Anchored Parenting series, monthly beginning September 28 at 11am
  • Special Services – In addition to Sunday worship, Saint Luke’s has a number of special family-friendly worship services throughout the year, including the Christmas Pageant, Epiphany, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week and Easter, and several “Family Worship” services where children offer the readings and prayer, the choristers sing, and a children’s homily is given.
  • Vacation Bible School – Each summer, over the last full week of June, Saint Luke’s hosts a week-long Vacation Bible School for children. Kids enjoy arts and crafts, music, games, snacks, and time with the clergy learning stories from the Bible.

Saint Luke’s Parish School

The Saint Luke’s Parish School is an Episcopal School that provides a weekday ministry to young children without regard to race, religion, nationality, or economic status. The school is committed to fostering a close relationship between home, school, and parish. Our school’s goal is to prepare our children educationally, socially, and spiritually for their futures by helping the whole child grow in a developmentally appropriate atmosphere.

Meet Ms. Erika

Saint Luke’s Director of Children’s Ministries, Erika Caputo, is a font of resources, information and inspiration about how to support your child in their own growth in faith. Want to connect with the Saint Luke’s community? Have a question or concern about faith and parenting? Connect with Ms. Erika!