The Children and Family Ministries at North Avenue partners with families as they raise their children to become Christ followers who love God and neighbor.
Our Children and Family ministries are organized under two age groups. The Lil Sphere covers Infants through Kindergarten. The Sphere covers children from 1st Grade through 5th Grade. Select the age group below to learn more about these two programs.
Infants Through Kindergarten
Sunday Schedule
9:45 a.m. Parents of infants through Kindergarten can choose to have their children with them in the sanctuary during worship or check them into the Lil Sphere for childcare. Check-in opens at 9:30 a.m.
10:15 a.m. During worship service, children dismiss to children’s choir. The dismissal takes place immediately following the children’s message. Young children (infants – k) are invited to Cherub Choir. Children dismiss from the sanctuary and head to Cherub Choir, which takes place in The Lil Sphere. See the next section to discover more about the Cherub Choir.
11:15 a.m. Sunday School Classes. During adult discipleship classes, the young disciples in The Lil Sphere are learning. They partake in fun, interactive, bible lessons that are tailored made to their age range.
Please collect your child from the Sphere welcome area directly after your morning experience.
Infants and Walkers: We want to help children learn about God and take their first steps in their relationship with Jesus right from the start! Our youngest children will listen to music about God and experience God’s love through their caregivers and church volunteers. Our Walkers engage every Sunday in God’s word by experiencing and participating in a lesson that incorporates Bible stories, singing, crafts, snacks, and prayer.
Two’s and Three’s and Pre-K: During the Discipleship hour, all preschool classes use Gospel Light curriculum focusing on God’s love for us all. Each session emphasizes both a Bible story and Bible verse. Children hear the Bible story from their Sunday School leader and then explore different ways of applying the story through play and projects. This is the time where we focus on developing relationships with our children. Our focus is to nurture our children’s relationship with Jesus, their relationship with their peers, and their relationship with adults in our church family who love and encourage them. We play to learn, listen to learn, and talk to learn.
1st Grade Through 5th Grade
Sunday Schedule
9:45 a.m. All children in 1st through 5th grades will join their families in the Sanctuary for the beginning of worship.
10:15 a.m. During the worship service, 1st through 5th grade children will be dismissed for Junior Choir in the Music Suite. Junior Choir is optional. At the end of Junior Choir, the children will be brought to The Sphere Chapel for fellowship time and Sunday School Classes.
Please take a look at the next section to find out more about the Junior Choir.
11:15 a.m. Sunday School Classes.
Please collect your child from the Sphere welcome area directly after your morning experience.
The Sphere is our Sunday morning program for first grade through fifth grade at the 11:15 a.m. Discipleship hour. During this time, our first through fifth-grade students will experience a large group time of creative Bible teaching that focuses on understanding and applying God’s word in our relationship with Him and others. This is followed by activities in small groups that build relationships between the children and Jesus, their peers and their leaders and applying God’s word to their lives. We intentionally focus on the faith skills of Hearing (listening to God’s word), Praying (having a dialogue with God), Talking (articulating our faith), and Living (worshipping God with our lives).
Sunday Schedule
9:45 a.m. Parents of infants through Kindergarten can choose to have their children with them in the sanctuary during worship or check them into the Lil Sphere for childcare. Check-in opens at 9:30 a.m.
10:15 a.m. During worship service, children dismiss to children’s choir. The dismissal takes place immediately following the children’s message. Young children (infants – k) are invited to Cherub Choir. Children dismiss from the sanctuary and head to Cherub Choir, which takes place in The Lil Sphere. See the next section to discover more about the Cherub Choir.
11:15 a.m. Sunday School Classes. During adult discipleship classes, the young disciples in The Lil Sphere are learning. They partake in fun, interactive, bible lessons that are tailored made to their age range.
Please collect your child from the Sphere welcome area directly after your morning experience.
Infants and Walkers: We want to help children learn about God and take their first steps in their relationship with Jesus right from the start! Our youngest children will listen to music about God and experience God’s love through their caregivers and church volunteers. Our Walkers engage every Sunday in God’s word by experiencing and participating in a lesson that incorporates Bible stories, singing, crafts, snacks, and prayer.
Two’s and Three’s and Pre-K: During the Discipleship hour, all preschool classes use Gospel Light curriculum focusing on God’s love for us all. Each session emphasizes both a Bible story and Bible verse. Children hear the Bible story from their Sunday School leader and then explore different ways of applying the story through play and projects. This is the time where we focus on developing relationships with our children. Our focus is to nurture our children’s relationship with Jesus, their relationship with their peers, and their relationship with adults in our church family who love and encourage them. We play to learn, listen to learn, and talk to learn.
Sunday Schedule
9:45 a.m. All children in 1st through 5th grades will join their families in the Sanctuary for the beginning of worship.
10:15 a.m. During the worship service, 1st through 5th grade children will be dismissed for Junior Choir in the Music Suite. Junior Choir is optional. At the end of Junior Choir, the children will be brought to The Sphere Chapel for fellowship time and Sunday School Classes.
Please take a look at the next section to find out more about the Junior Choir.
11:15 a.m. Sunday School Classes.
Please collect your child from the Sphere welcome area directly after your morning experience.
The Sphere is our Sunday morning program for first grade through fifth grade at the 11:15 a.m. Discipleship hour. During this time, our first through fifth-grade students will experience a large group time of creative Bible teaching that focuses on understanding and applying God’s word in our relationship with Him and others. This is followed by activities in small groups that build relationships between the children and Jesus, their peers and their leaders and applying God’s word to their lives. We intentionally focus on the faith skills of Hearing (listening to God’s word), Praying (having a dialogue with God), Talking (articulating our faith), and Living (worshipping God with our lives).
Children's Choirs
Our Children’s Choirs rehearse on Sunday mornings from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Children are dismissed from the worship service in the sanctuary and are escorted to choir. Parents are welcome to walk to choir with their children. They are organized under two age groups. The CHERUB CHOIR (ages: two years old to six) and the JUNIOR CHOIR (First-Fifth grade)
CHERUB CHOIR (ages two to six)
CHERUB CHOIR (ages: two years old to six) Sunday Mornings.
The Cherub Choir at North Avenue welcomes young singers, ages 2 through 6, to experience the joy of worship through music. Meeting every Sunday during the school year in the Lil Sphere immediately after the Young Disciples message, this group provides a fun and engaging environment to explore faith and creativity.
Our young singers delight in singing, playing tambourines, dancing, and learning to worship Jesus through music. Throughout the year, they have the opportunity to share their joyful worship during church services, bringing smiles and inspiration to our congregation.
For more information about the Cherub Choir, please contact Ms. Vernay Dabney at [email protected].
JUNIOR CHOIR (First-Fifth grade)
JUNIOR CHOIR (First-Fifth grade) Sunday Mornings.
The Junior Choir at North Avenue welcomes children in grades 1 through 5 to grow their faith and musical skills through worship. Meeting on Sunday mornings after the Young Disciples message, this group builds on earlier experiences in the Cherub Choir by introducing musical notation, simple two-part harmony, vocal technique, and listening skills.
Guided by the scripture, “… sing with the spirit, but also with the understanding” (I Corinthians 14:15), the Juniors not only learn songs but also deepen their understanding of Christ and His teachings. They explore movement-based worship through expressive choreography, combining music with creative expression to enhance their praise.
The Junior Choir joyfully participates in worship services throughout the year, including Palm Sunday and the Christmas season. In addition, they take part in Lessons and Carols and showcase their talents with a staged musical in mid-summer as part of the Fine Arts Camp.
For more information about the Junior Choir, please contact Dr. Laura Jeon at [email protected].
CHERUB CHOIR (ages: two years old to six) Sunday Mornings.
The Cherub Choir at North Avenue welcomes young singers, ages 2 through 6, to experience the joy of worship through music. Meeting every Sunday during the school year in the Lil Sphere immediately after the Young Disciples message, this group provides a fun and engaging environment to explore faith and creativity.
Our young singers delight in singing, playing tambourines, dancing, and learning to worship Jesus through music. Throughout the year, they have the opportunity to share their joyful worship during church services, bringing smiles and inspiration to our congregation.
For more information about the Cherub Choir, please contact Ms. Vernay Dabney at [email protected].
JUNIOR CHOIR (First-Fifth grade) Sunday Mornings.
The Junior Choir at North Avenue welcomes children in grades 1 through 5 to grow their faith and musical skills through worship. Meeting on Sunday mornings after the Young Disciples message, this group builds on earlier experiences in the Cherub Choir by introducing musical notation, simple two-part harmony, vocal technique, and listening skills.
Guided by the scripture, “… sing with the spirit, but also with the understanding” (I Corinthians 14:15), the Juniors not only learn songs but also deepen their understanding of Christ and His teachings. They explore movement-based worship through expressive choreography, combining music with creative expression to enhance their praise.
The Junior Choir joyfully participates in worship services throughout the year, including Palm Sunday and the Christmas season. In addition, they take part in Lessons and Carols and showcase their talents with a staged musical in mid-summer as part of the Fine Arts Camp.
For more information about the Junior Choir, please contact Dr. Laura Jeon at [email protected].
Mission Statement
The Children and Family Ministries at North Avenue is all about RELATIONSHIPS:
- Our Relationship with God the Father, Jesus the Son, and The Holy Spirit
- Our Relationships with other children in our community
- Our Relationships with other adults in our community
Our ministry values The Three C’s.
Curriculum
Communication
Community
We believe that cultivating these three areas of our ministry keeps us rooted in Christ.
Cherub & Junior Choirs
North Avenue Presbyterian Church 607 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA, United StatesCHERUB CHOIR (ages: two years old to Kindergarten) Sunday Mornings. The Cherub Choir at North Avenue welcomes young singers, ages 2 through 6, to experience the joy of worship through music. […]
The Sphere & Lil Sphere Sunday School
North Avenue Presbyterian Church 607 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA, United StatesDuring adult discipleship classes, the infant to kindergarten young disciples in The Lil Sphere are learning. They partake in fun, interactive bible lessons tailored to their age range. The […]
Cherub & Junior Choirs
North Avenue Presbyterian Church 607 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA, United StatesCHERUB CHOIR (ages: two years old to Kindergarten) Sunday Mornings. The Cherub Choir at North Avenue welcomes young singers, ages 2 through 6, to experience the joy of worship through music. […]
The Sphere & Lil Sphere Sunday School
North Avenue Presbyterian Church 607 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA, United StatesDuring adult discipleship classes, the infant to kindergarten young disciples in The Lil Sphere are learning. They partake in fun, interactive bible lessons tailored to their age range. The […]
Cherub & Junior Choirs
North Avenue Presbyterian Church 607 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA, United StatesCHERUB CHOIR (ages: two years old to Kindergarten) Sunday Mornings. The Cherub Choir at North Avenue welcomes young singers, ages 2 through 6, to experience the joy of worship through music. […]
The Sphere & Lil Sphere Sunday School
North Avenue Presbyterian Church 607 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA, United StatesDuring adult discipleship classes, the infant to kindergarten young disciples in The Lil Sphere are learning. They partake in fun, interactive bible lessons tailored to their age range. The […]
Cherub & Junior Choirs
North Avenue Presbyterian Church 607 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA, United StatesCHERUB CHOIR (ages: two years old to Kindergarten) Sunday Mornings. The Cherub Choir at North Avenue welcomes young singers, ages 2 through 6, to experience the joy of worship through music. […]
The Sphere & Lil Sphere Sunday School
North Avenue Presbyterian Church 607 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA, United StatesDuring adult discipleship classes, the infant to kindergarten young disciples in The Lil Sphere are learning. They partake in fun, interactive bible lessons tailored to their age range. The […]
Cherub & Junior Choirs
North Avenue Presbyterian Church 607 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA, United StatesCHERUB CHOIR (ages: two years old to Kindergarten) Sunday Mornings. The Cherub Choir at North Avenue welcomes young singers, ages 2 through 6, to experience the joy of worship through music. […]
The Sphere & Lil Sphere Sunday School
North Avenue Presbyterian Church 607 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA, United StatesDuring adult discipleship classes, the infant to kindergarten young disciples in The Lil Sphere are learning. They partake in fun, interactive bible lessons tailored to their age range. The […]
Cherub & Junior Choirs
North Avenue Presbyterian Church 607 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA, United StatesCHERUB CHOIR (ages: two years old to Kindergarten) Sunday Mornings. The Cherub Choir at North Avenue welcomes young singers, ages 2 through 6, to experience the joy of worship through music. […]
The Sphere & Lil Sphere Sunday School
North Avenue Presbyterian Church 607 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA, United StatesDuring adult discipleship classes, the infant to kindergarten young disciples in The Lil Sphere are learning. They partake in fun, interactive bible lessons tailored to their age range. The […]
