Welcome to Youth & Children's Ministries at First Moravian Church! 

At First Moravian, young people are vitally important members of our faith community. We seek to learn, grow, and have fun together as part of a spiritual formation program that incorporates worship, study, fellowship, and service. For information about the opportunities you see here, or to become involved with our Youth and Children's Ministries programs at First Moravian, contact Meredith Cohoon, Director of Christian Education, at dce@greensboromoravian.org.

 

Nursery Care (Birth-3 Years)

Nursery care is available during worship on Sunday mornings from 10:45am-12:15pm. Staffing is provided by members from our congregational nursery team. Church members are asked to RSVP to the church office by noon Friday of each week that nursery care is desired. Visitors may speak to an usher for directions to the nursery.

 

Children's Ministries (Preschool-5th Grade)

Sunday School. On Sunday mornings, our children meet in the Children's Church Area from 9:45-10:45am for Sunday School, Godly Play storytelling, or music. Our music time rotates throughout the year to include instruction in chimes, singing, or experimenting with other instruments! Our Children's Chimes and Cherub Choirs are seasonal contributors to Sunday morning worship.

First Moravian Kids. Our Children's Fellowship group meets for fun, fellowship, spiritual formation, and outreach activities. During the school year, we typically meet one Sunday afternoon a month following worship. During the summer, we enjoy day trips in the area, summer camps at Laurel Ridge, and Vacation Bible School!

Camping Ministry. Laurel Ridge––our Moravian Camp, Conference and Retreat Center located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina––offers numerous programs for children and families throughout the year. The summer camping season includes weekend and week-long camps for children who have completed the 1st-5th grades. In the spring and fall, Family Camp provides an opportunity for families (all ages) to experience a weekend on the mountain together. Our congregation offers generous 50% camperships for members who attend. Visit the Laurel Ridge website for complete information, including camp schedules. Please contact Meredith Cohoon with any questions or to apply for scholarship funds.

 

Youth Ministries (6th-12th Grade)

Sunday School. Our middle/high students meet on Sunday mornings from 9:45–10:45am for a time of youth worship and small group discussion in the Upper Room. We enjoy juice or coffee, breakfast treats, incorporate our favorite contemporary Christian music, and discuss scripture, videos, and topics relevant to today's teens.

Youth Fellowship (MYF). Our middle/high youth group generally meets once a month during the school year on Sunday evenings for food and fellowship, followed by a lesson, social or outreach activity. We also meet at other times for fun, fellowship, community service, or to participate in the worship life and ministry of our congregation. During the summer, many of our young people can be found attending Laurel Ridge summer camp, or helping with Vacation Bible School!

Sunday Evening Meals. Our Youth Fellowship relies on the generosity of our church family to sustain us with simple, delicious meals! We are always looking for volunteers to feed us. Would you be willing to provide one of our Sunday evening meals? Contact Meredith Cohoon to add your name to the MYF Chefs list!

Camps, Conferences, and Retreats. There are numerous opportunities to participate in events with other Moravian youth throughout our Southern Province each year. Many are held at Laurel Ridge––our Moravian Camp, Conference and Retreat Center in the North Carolina mountains––which offers a variety of week-long traditional, arts, eco, and mission camps for middle and high-schoolers throughout the summer. Our congregation offers generous 50% scholarships for members who attend. Visit the Laurel Ridge website for complete information, including camp schedules. Please contact Meredith Cohoon with any questions or to apply for scholarship funds.