At Lynn Valley United Church, we believe in supporting families from a holistic perspective, understanding that the physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual aspects of our lives are interconnected and essential to our individual and community wellness.
We believe that intergenerational relationships are essential in supporting the quality of life of young people and families in our community. Children have an inherent ability to connect with their own spirit within and with the one Spirit that unites all things. It is our joy and our responsibility as adults and program leaders to share the riches of the tradition we received from the centuries, and to encourage, support, and respect the inherent spiritual gifts of the children who find their way among us.
Each Sunday morning, children and youth join the whole congregation in worship at 10:30am. One child usually volunteers to help light the Christ Candle to begin worship, and together we sing, pray, welcome one another, and share peace. Then, the Minister will lead the children in "Blanket time", a brief all-ages story reading, before the children depart the service to own space down the hall for a kid-friendly experience of songs, art, storytelling, and games to explore the theme of that week's service. Parents are welcome to join in (particularly for younger or shy kids) and are asked to participate to the best of their ability.
We hope you and your family will join us for Sunday Worship together soon!
