Children Are Important to Us
The Open Door is dedicated to helping our church’s families support their children in their faith journey through Biblically-based, multi-sensory education and investment and care in all their life experiences.
Children In Worship
Children are a blessing to our community, and we desire for them to be full participants in our worship of God. We welcome the sounds and movements of children throughout our worship space.
Covenant Partners, and church leaders seek to remember our youngest attendees throughout the flow of the service, and take every opportunity to actively engage our children in the act of worship. For the safety of all our children we ask that you encourage your children to keep their mask on throughout the service.
Many people at the Open Door are willing and able to help you with your child(ren) if you need to step away. Please ask those around you for help when you need it. This creates an atmosphere of servanthood and intergenerational relationships that extend beyond the nuclear family.
Time of Teaching
Children ages 2 to 8 are dismissed to their teaching time before the sermon. Children are divided into two classes based on age and participate in a time of learning and engagement with Scripture. The children return to their families during the closing hymn.
Celebrations
Baptism
The Open Door practices infant baptism and dedication. Caregivers may contact a pastor or Elder for more information about having their child(ren) baptized or dedicated. If an older child desires to be baptized we welcome them to engage with both their caregivers and church leadership in the process.
Communion
Caregivers are responsible for whether their child(ren) may partake in communion, however children are encouraged to come up to receive a blessing prayer during that time whether they take communion or not.
Mentoring and Confirmation
Middle and high school students are encouraged to participate in our mentoring program and confirmation class.