Children & Youth
Young people of all ages, gender identities, abilities, and neurodiversities welcomed, cherished, and celebrated here!
Children and Youth at Weird Church
Children and Youth are celebrated and welcomed (with all the wiggles and noise and love they bring along with them).
Sunday Service:
Kids can expect anything but your standard Sunday School when they attend Sunday Service. Sometimes younger folks stay for the whole service, but usually there is programming just for them which starts about 10 minutes into the service. We sometimes use the Holy Troublemakers and Unconventional Saints curriculum and lesson plans, sometimes Ingrid or others will prepare something specific to the theme of the day. Sometimes there’s crafts. Sometimes it’s painting. And sometimes we’re baking something good in the kitchen. Typically we meet for a circle time, then do some learning and wondering together, followed by a craft and a snack. All leaders sign an anti-discrimination policy and have a vulnerable sector records check.
No matter what is happening, there’s always something fun planned for all ages.
YOUTH
Launching in October 2024, “Spiritual Explorers” is a new way for junior and senior youth to explore religious and spiritual traditions from across the world. Participants will be meeting in a small group format for an hour and a half, with Junior (grades 6/7-9) and Seniors (grades 10+) on alternating Fridays. Led by Ingrid with specials guests, youth will be able to build community, play, and explore different traditions and practices with loads of space for questions.
Like all things at Weird Church, this group is a safe 2SLGBTQIA+ space, welcoming youth from diverse backgrounds, all family systems, religions, ethnicities, along the spectrum of neurodiversity and ability. All leaders sign an anti-discrimination policy and have a vulnerable sector records check.
We will typically follow the format of check-in, learning together (including guests when applicable), trying different practices, playing games, and integrating our learning. Shifts in each group will be responsive to the makeup and needs of the individuals gathered.
Got questions? Please email Ingrid ingrid@weirdchurchcumberland.com or call her at 250-218-7641.
The Fall Session will run as follows:
October 18: Junior
October 25: Senior
November 1: Junior
November 8: Senior
November 15: Junior
November 22: Senior
November 29: Junior
December 6: Senior
December 13: Celebration - Junior & Senior Groups together for games, snacks, and more.
Ready to Register? Please fill out the form below: