The Children & Youth Ministry of FCC Carbondale hears God’s call to encourage and teach inclusivity and love for all children and youth of our community in order for them to become followers of Jesus, through his transforming power, in friendship, service, engagement and love. 
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Our Core Values are:
Acceptance: We welcome and accept all children and youth and celebrate their uniqueness and diversity
Compassion: We practice kindness and empathy
Education: We question and explore God's mysteries while growing together in our faith
Joyfulness: We celebrate the wonder of God's creation with excitement and enthusiasm

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Sunday School: 
​Sunday School (K - 5th and 6th - 12th) takes place on Sundays after church, 11:45-12:30 between Labor Day and Memorial Day.

Contact Em Howell (director of children and youth ministries) with any questions, [email protected].

Upcoming Events:
All children (and their parents) are welcome to join our events, led by background checked staff and volunteers. Find out what events are up next by clicking the link below.
FCC Winter and Spring Events 2025

Worship:

All are welcome during worship! Worship begins at 10:30 on Sundays and typically lasts an hour, though we do sometimes go until 11:45. There are fidgets and coloring materials located at the back of the church that people of all ages are welcome to use. There is also nursery care available for children under 5 years of age. Our nursery is staffed by one background checked adult and one responsible teen worker. Towards the beginning of worship there is a children's moment. Children are invited to the front of the church or  may listen from their seats. During this time, children participate in a short lesson that relates to the scripture and sermon. Some younger children choose to stay in the sanctuary until children's moment and then go to the nursery after. Children and youth also can choose to participate in worship by reading the scripture, helping with technology and streaming, acolyte, greeting, and in other ways.