Children's Ministry

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14

Children’s ministry at Peace Lutheran Church helps children understand God’s unconditional love for them in Jesus, shares God’s love and encourages children to grow spiritually, cultivates caring relationships with adults who pass on the faith, and gives children opportunities to serve their community. Our desire is that every young person feels welcome, safe, and loved.


Our Children’s programs are best suited for Elementary aged children. We have Sunday School Classes that break out into smaller groups by age. We offer nursery care for children ages 4 and under during 11 AM worship. Children are welcome at Peace! We are a small church that invites children to experience worship with the adults, while also offering age appropriate programming. Parents and guardians are welcome to join their children in the nursery or children’s worship time.

Peace has made a commitment to anti-racism and justice. You can read more about this on our anti-racism page. Children’s ministry is working through an equity lens when choosing curriculum for our children. We have been using MiniRevolutions from Illustrated Ministry. We aim to represent our diverse community through the imagery, language, and spaces we create in our classes. 


If your child is interested in joining any of these programs, please contact Jayna Detweiler, Coordinator of Children, Youth & Family Ministry at jayna@peacetacoma.org.

Regular Events

Sunday School (Godly Play) Sundays, 10-10:45 a.m.

Godly play is a class for children ages 4 through 3rd grade. Godly play opens children up to experience the wonder of God’s love expressed in Bible stories and to respond with creativity and reflection. Learn more about this Montessori story telling style here. 

Children’s Choir

3rd Sunday of the month during 11 AM Worship

Children that come to Children’s Worship time regularly learn and sing worship songs. Each month a song is practiced regularly to be sung when children return to the sanctuary before communion during 11 am worship. 

Children’s Worship Time
Sundays during 11 a.m. worship

After the scripture readings in the sanctuary, children are invited to follow the children’s worship leader into a different space where they experience a child-oriented worship time. Children return to the sanctuary in time to participate in Holy Communion. Snack is often provided, please let the leader know if your child has any allergies. 

Sunday Morning Nursery Care
Sundays during 11 a.m. worship
For children ages four and under, our Nursery Attendant provides a safe, warm, caring, and playful environment in the basement Nursery.

Special Events

Summer Bible Adventure (Vacation Bible School)

Kids of all ages and families, come for a Bible-times adventure! Start by sharing a meal. Enjoy fun activities. Learn about God’s love for us in Jesus! Visit the marketplace shops, featuring crafts, music, and food. Free! Many youth and adult volunteers make this happen! Contact Jayna Detweiler, Coordinator of Children’s, Youth, and Intergenerational Ministries 

Children’s Christmas Program Third Sunday in December during 11 a.m. worship
Children rehearse several times to prepare to share in word, drama, and song the amazing story of God choosing to come among us as a person in Jesus, a baby born in Bethlehem to know us, love us and save us!

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2106 South Cushman Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98405

Phone: (253) 383-1317

Fax: (253) 383-0702

Email: plcadmin@peacetacoma.org

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