Family Ministry
Faith, Friends & Fun
Family Ministry at St. Philip
(Ages 0–Grade 5 + Parents/Guardians)
At St. Philip, families grow in faith together! Our Family Ministry is designed for parents, guardians, and kids (infants through 5th grade) to connect, recharge, and share life in community.
We know parenting today can feel lonely and overwhelming—that’s why this ministry focuses on supporting parents while giving kids a safe, fun place to learn and play. Together, we model faith, encourage healthy development, and remind families that they are not alone on the journey.
We gather twice a month on Sunday afternoons (3:30–5:30 PM) and typically enjoy:
Caring conversations as a large group
Kid-centered learning and activities
Crafts, games, and free play for the kids
Honest discussions for adults (podcast or video-based)
A shared meal prepared with love by volunteers
Come laugh, learn, and grow with us—you’ll leave fed in body, spirit, and heart.
Upcoming Children & Family Events
(Next 6+ Weeks)
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Join us during either of our worship services at 9:00am or 11:00am where we will bless our students, parents, teachers, and grandparents as a new school year begins.
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Join us for our 1 (one) joint worship service at 10:00am, followed by a fellowship lunch (potluck + grilled goodies), and some service projects that even the littlest hands can help with!
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Join us from 3:30-5:15pm.
What you can expect:Caring conversations for kids & adults together
Kid-centered learning and activities
Crafts, games, and free play for the kids
Honest discussions for adults (podcast or video-based)
A FREE shared meal prepared with love by volunteers
Come laugh, learn, and grow with us—you’ll leave fed in body, spirit, and heart.
Our Family Ministry is designed for parents, guardians, and kids (infants through 5th grade) to connect, recharge, and share life in community. -
For children in grades 3-5.
We will join with children from across the state of NC at First Lutheran Church in Greensboro for a fun-filled day with games, crafts, songs, Bible-study, lunch, snacks, and more! We’ll be exploring the theme “What is Church"?”
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Everyone, regardless of age, is invited out to our local Lutheran Camp & Conference Center in Fuquay-Varina - Camp Agapé!
A day of fun, fellowship, and food to celebrate our A+KB Community!Sunday, October 4, 2026
Experience the excitement of camp life at Agapé by joining us for an afternoon and evening of fun, fellowship, and celebration. Whether you attend for an hour or stay for the entire event, you'll have the opportunity to reconnect with camp friends, enjoy favorite camp activities, and celebrate the dedication of our new pool.
Schedule
2:00 PM – Pool Games & Camp Fun
Enjoy an afternoon of camp activities including pool games, canoeing, the zipline, crafts, hikes, singalongs, and more. Light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages will be available throughout the afternoon.
5:00 PM – Worship & Pool Dedication
Gather as a camp community for a special worship service and dedication of Agapé’s reconstructed pool, giving thanks for the people, partnerships, and work that made its renewal possible.
5:30 PM – Picnic Dinner
Share a delicious camp meal with fellow campers, families, staff, volunteers, and supporters as we celebrate God's work through Camp Agapé.
6:15 PM – Campfire & S'mores
End the evening around the campfire with music, stories, laughter, and of course, s'mores!
We look forward to welcoming you back to camp for this special day of celebration, community, and fun!
This event will take place rain or shine, though some outdoor activities may be modified or unavailable in the event of severe weather.
Click HERE to register and follow the registration prompts on the site.
Annual Events, Retreats, & Trips
Including but not limited to a service day called “God’s Work, Our Hands” Day. A Community Trunk-or-Treat. A week of “Agape’ Day Camp” each summer. A day-long trip to “YouthQuake” in the fall hosted by the NC Synod (grades 3-5). A “Building Youth Groups” (BYG) Retreat at Camp Agape’ in the spring (grades 3-5). And more!
Children in Worship
At St. Philip, we believe that children are a vital part of our worship experience and are welcome and encouraged to participate in all aspects of worship – wiggles, giggles, and all!
We know that there are many other places that you and your children can be on a Sunday morning. We also know that worship can sometimes become stressful for parents and caregivers. Our hope is that every adult with children feels welcomed in this space. You belong here and we want you and your children to be spiritually fed here. Raising children in faith can be difficult and we don’t want you to feel alone.
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PrayGrounds
Our PrayGrounds are located toward the front of our worship spaces. This area is designed for young children to quietly engage in age-appropriate activities while experiencing worship in our worship spaces along with their families. The PrayGrounds is intended especially for families with infants and toddlers, recognizing that small kids are often more engaged when they can see what’s going on. Small tables and chairs, baby bouncers and seats, and soft toys help to keep our littlest ones occupied.
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Children's Message
Each Sunday, kids (typically 5th grade and under) are invited up front for a special time to engage with the scripture story of the day, which is just for them! Through laughter, curiosity, and simple storytelling, they get to explore the day’s Bible story in ways that make sense for growing hearts and curious minds—reminding them that God’s story includes them and that worship is a place where they truly belong.
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Young Worshipper Toolkits
When kids arrive for worship, they can grab a bright green cinch bag filled with fun tools and activities designed just for them. Each item helps children connect with different parts of the service—or simply gives their busy hands something to enjoy—so they feel included, engaged, and at home in worship.
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Kid’s Corner
We know that sometimes kids need a change of space – spending an hour in the same pew/chair is a LONG time to be in one spot. When that happens, we have a special room that you can check out together. As you walk out of our worship spaces you can follow the turquoise footprints to our Kid’s Corner which is geared toward ages 0-4. In this room you will find a live stream of the worship service. Parents or Caregivers are asked to be present in our Kid’s Corner with your children.
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Serving in Worship
We encourage our children to be involved in every aspect of our worship services. They can serve in volunteer roles, help lead the service, or participate as best they can in the pews or at home virtually. They are welcome wiggles, giggles, and all!
Contact Us
Got questions? Want to learn more or get connected with Kai, our Outreach and Youth Ministries Coordinator? Fill out the form below!