Old First Presbyterian Church, San Francisco

Sunday morning church school - Children attend the first part of worship and hear scripture read in worship. Then they go downstairs to gather with all ages of children in the cozy new children’s corner of the social hall.  There they take offering, share communion, learn and sing songs, and hear the Bible story told in an exciting way by a master story-teller. Finally, children of different ages and ability choose some of three or four activity options.  These include drama, discussion, crafts, play time, art and drawing, dance, and other activities, all related to the themes of the story and led by our volunteer teachers.  

Children and the Lord's Supper - Presbyterians welcome children at the Lord's Table, and Old First encourages their participation.  Once a month, they take communion with the gathered worship community, and once each month they learn about the Eucharist as they share in communion together in their church school program.

Special programs - This year these included a delightful, informal
Christmas pageant and a Holy Week drama.  We learn songs, practice readings, do drama and dance, and prepare for these events in the 9:30 hour each Sunday morning, and then share our talents and experiences with the whole congregation.

Youth programs - Junior and senior high youth are involved in service projects and occasional fellowship events.

Nancy Holve is the director of Christian Education and Congregational Nurture.

Rev. Erwin Barron is helps include the children in worship services during Festival Sundays.