BELOVED Families & Children is a ministry of BELOVED Way especially for children and youth.
Our philosophy is to engage young people in an “unhindered way” free from harmful theology. Everyone is free to engage in the way that feels most comfortable: listening, talking, questioning and wondering. Curiosity is welcome.
We host an online youth Bible study, and incorporate Worship & Wonder experiences for children of all ages at various BELOVED gatherings. Learn more below!
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Currently, our online youth Bible study is exploring Tell Me About the Bible, a four-part curriculum by Illustrated Ministries for youth in grades 6-12. It aims to increase biblical literacy by familiarizing youth with Bible stories and building knowledge of their background and context. Youth and leaders will explore the Bible and wonder together, ask questions, and make connections to life today.
Tell Me About the Bible: Extraordinary Leaders Vol. 1 explores four unique Bible stories of women you may not have heard about. Including passages from the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament, this curriculum highlights how women played critical roles in the stories of our faith. At the conclusion of this curriculum, youth should be able to identify a significant leadership trait in each woman, understand how these women worked with God to bring hope and deliverance, and examine how these stories raise new ideas about the role of women in the church and today’s society.
Youth are invited to join us this fall on Sunday evenings from 6:00-7:00 PM PT once each month on the following dates:
Downloadable coloring pages are also available here.
Worship and Wonder invites preschool- through elementary-aged children to experience Bible stories in mindful, hands-on ways.
Following the model of Sonja Stewart’s “Young Children in Worship,” the stories of the sacred texts come to life with natural materials of wood and felt. Trained storytellers offer the words of the stories and gently “wonder” aloud with the children, allowing questions and curiosity to grow. A variety of child-friendly materials provide opportunity to extend critical thinking and mindfulness practice.
Worship and Wonder is offered during various BELOVED gatherings. We typically meet in locations where parents choose to join their children and engage side-by-side or participate in an adult experience nearby.
Whenever we celebrate the Lord’s Supper, the table is set with simple elements of bread and juice, and all are welcome. Families choose how their children will experience this ancient Christian spiritual practice. Some choose full participation, while others observe and wonder.
