Permission/Registration form for 2022-2023 school year activities at First Pres
Here is the downloadable form for parents or guardians to register their children to be permitted to participate in FPCE children & youth activities.
Click here to download the PDF form.
This form can be filled out using the Acrobat Reader. Then is should be saved and emailed to Pastor Amanda Golbek (details are on the form). You can also print it out, fill it out by hand and deliver it to the FPCE front desk, but emailed attachments are preferred.
Please consider donating plastic Easter eggs, individually wrapped candy, and small prizes for our Easter egg hunt. Drop off items at the Front Desk, labeled for Pastor Amanda.
The Our Family Our Children council is in need of loving adults to make VBS possible this summer July 31-August 4, 9 a.m.-noon. Positions include: leading a mixed age group through…
Please fill out our annual Children’s Ministry participation form:
Fill out our online annual children and youth permission form!
First Presbyterian Church of Evanston Children’s Ministry Mission Statement:
The Children’s Ministry at FPCE is a Christ-centered ministry that partners with families, offering Biblically based and developmentally appropriate opportunities for children that help them grow in their relationship with God. (Revised 04/2019)
The FPCE Children’s Ministry seeks to:
Nurture the faith of children and families.
By creating avenues of involvement in the life of the church.
By cultivating knowledge and understanding of the Bible.
By crafting fun activities and fellowship opportunities.
Equip children and families on the journey of faith.
By engaging them in worship.
By enabling them to serve God and community.
By empowering them to share their faith.
Provide a safe, welcoming space and experience.
By fostering intergenerational relationships.
By facilitating authentic and meaningful interactions with God.
By following safety procedures, policies and protocols.
Children’s Winter Events
Sunday school classes:
| Date | Preschool Class | Kindergarten – 4th Grade
Class |
5th Grade -7th Grade Class |
| Jan. 8 | An amazing star! | Communion Workshop | John the Baptist |
| Jan. 15 | Simeon and Anna | Matthew 13:1-23
Parable of the Sower |
Centurion |
| Jan. 22 | Jesus in the Temple | Parable of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast
Matthew 13:31-35 |
12 Disciples |
| Jan. 29 | Jesus and the disciples | Luke 14:15-24
The Parable of the Great Banquet |
Simon Peter |
| Feb. 5 | No Class – Sabbath Sunday | No Class – Sabbath Sunday | No Class – Sabbath Sunday |
| Feb. 12 | The story of Jesus and the man who couldn’t walk. | Luke 15:1-10
The Lost sheep and coin |
Syrophoenician Woman |
| Feb. 19 | Nursery is Open
Annual Meeting |
TBD | TBD |
| Feb. 26 | Jesus and the stormy sea. | Luke 15:11-32
The Prodigal Son |
Sadducees and Pharisees |
| Mar. 5 | No Class – Sabbath Sunday | No Class – Sabbath Sunday | No Class – Sabbath Sunday |
| Mar. 12 | The story of the good shepherd. | Matthew 6:9-13
The Lord’s Prayer |
Mary and Martha |
| Mar. 19 | Palm Sunday story | Matthew 21:1-11
Palm Sunday |
Palm Procession into Jerusalem |
| Mar. 26 | Easter story | Matthew 26:17-30
(Last Supper) |
Good Friday/Easter |
| Apr. 2 | No Class – Sabbath Sunday
(Palm Sunday) |
No Class – Sabbath Sunday
(Palm Sunday) |
No Class – Sabbath Sunday
(Palm Sunday) |
| Apr. 9 | No Class – Easter | No Class – Easter | No Class – Easter |
Winter Special Faith Formation Activities for Children and Families
| Date | Activity |
| January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21 | Family Small Group
4:00-6:00 p.m. Childcare and dinner provided. |
| Wednesday, February 22 | Ash Wednesday Pancake Supper
6:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday service 7:00 p.m. |
| Good Friday Workshop | Time TBD |
| Sunday, April 9 | Easter Worship 9:30 a.m.
Easter Egg Hunt 11:00 a.m. |