Parents: Why Church?
Parents of young children and busy teenagers often wonder how on earth they could ever find the time to "fit in" coming to church on Sunday mornings! So, we asked parents in our congregation for their thoughts on coming to St Mary:
- "We realized the kids were so busy with sports that they had no time for quiet reflection. Time in church offers that - and we can do it together as a family. Sunday mornings have become a 're-set' for the week ahead."
- "I wanted my son to know the songs and Bible stories that I grew up with. Last week I heard him humming "Jesus Loves Me" to himself!"
- "My husband and I try to think of church as an 'activity' onto itself. Instead of Sunday morning art or swim classes, we are investing the time in giving our children some solid roots."
- "He gets some time on his own, and I get an hour to myself with other adults. Plus, there's always coffee afterwards."
- "We realized the kids were so busy with sports that they had no time for quiet reflection. Time in church offers that - and we can do it together as a family. Sunday mornings have become a 're-set' for the week ahead."
- "I wanted my son to know the songs and Bible stories that I grew up with. Last week I heard him humming "Jesus Loves Me" to himself!"
- "My husband and I try to think of church as an 'activity' onto itself. Instead of Sunday morning art or swim classes, we are investing the time in giving our children some solid roots."
- "He gets some time on his own, and I get an hour to myself with other adults. Plus, there's always coffee afterwards."
Still interested? Check out some resources for parents considering making church part of their family experience:
"Dear Parents with Young Children in Church" - a post about why bringing kids to church really matters (also, pretzel crumbs)
An Open Letter to Parents - making worship a family priority
An Interview about why "making intentional space is one of the best gifts we can give our kids"
"Dear Parents with Young Children in Church" - a post about why bringing kids to church really matters (also, pretzel crumbs)
An Open Letter to Parents - making worship a family priority
An Interview about why "making intentional space is one of the best gifts we can give our kids"