At Trinity Lutheran Church we welcome children as integral members of the body of Christ, as Jesus did. We also welcome the sounds and activity that accompany them! Trinity’s PrayGround is a space specially designed for parents and their active little ones.
A PrayGround near the front helps kids participate in worship because they can see what is happening. While preschoolers may look like they’re just playing, those little ears are working overtime! When they can see what’s going on, they may imitate the pastor’s or a musician’s movements, or sing the songs at home.
Children too young to sit still will have space and appropriate toys to play with near the front of the church. A colorful rug helps define boundaries. Parents will sit near their children in the surrounding pews. There is a family bathroom just a few steps from the rear exit.
Not really, and certainly not any noisier than it would be if those same kids were sitting in the pews! We took great care in selecting play items that would keep the noise to a minimum: blocks made of foam, books free of squeakers, and other soft toys. The noisy cars are all in the Lullabies and Laughter room at the racing table.
Parents should also be aware that their child might appear in the livestream recording on Saturday night. Parents who choose not to use the PrayGround may also make use of these resources:
Not any more than they are when they’re in the pews! Parents will still take their kids out when they get really disruptive, but we trust the parents to make those decisions. We would never ask them to do so.
