Children, Youth, and Family Ministries

Families of all ages and stages are welcome at MVPC and encouraged to grow in their faith.

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    Children's Ministry

    Worship - Children are welcome in Worship with Activity Bags near the door and a Kid's Table near the Tech Booth. Plus, the Fireside room is wired for sound if you need more room to roam.

    Nursery - Birth to Preschool are welcome to come play with our nursery staff from 10 am to Noon on Sundays while their caregivers attend worship.

    Godly Play - Elementary aged kids are invited to join our Godly Play Children's Ministry Program starting in Worship and then in the Godly Play room for a montessori style bible story, wondering, and play. Stays in Worship on the first Sundays of the Month. Does not meet on holiday weekends or in the summer.

  • Group of children and a woman sitting in a circle in a room, playing a game of Jenga, with some participants laughing and others watching.

    Youth Ministry

    Youth Group - Youth from 6th to 12th grade are invited to participate in our Youth Group program meeting on Sundays from 9 to 10 am for food, faith, and fellowship before Worship. Does not meet on holiday weekends or during the summer.

    Youth Afternoons Out - Every month or so the youth of MVPC enjoy a lunch or afternoon activity after Worship. Activities have included lunch at DQ, ice cream at Big Scoop, a picnic and hiking on Little Mountain, an afternoon canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding at Deception Pass State Park, and participating in a high ropes course!

  • A group of women sitting in two rows facing each other in a community room, with a woman holding a baby on her lap. The room has large windows, a cross artwork on the wall, and a table with snacks.

    Skagit Mom Co and Kid Co

    Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church is the proud home of the Skagit Mom Co and Kid Co Ministries. Meeting on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 9:30 to 11:30 am in September through May, we provide a place for Moms and Kids to enjoy a morning of fellowship and faith. The Moms meet in Good Shepherd Hall for a program of speakers, games, crafts, treats, and coffee while the Kids meet in the Christian Education Hall for loving nursery care and their own Kid's Program. Plus, mom's nights out, family bbq's, and summer playdates at local parks.

    Please support our Annual Mom Co Yard Sale Fundraiser on the first Friday and Saturday of May!

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    Family Ministry

    Congregational Life - Families are an active and vital part of MVPC and encouraged to attend Worship, Events, and Programs as they are able. Everyone is welcome at MVPC!

    All Ages Events at MVPC - Everyone is invited and welcome to attend any of the all ages events at MVPC including the annual September Salmon Bake, October Pumpkin Party, November Giving Thanks Lunch, December Christmas Pageant, January Family Snow Day, February Valentine's Celebration, Palm Sunday Egg Decorating, June Appreciation Sunday, Graduation Sunday and more!

    Family Small Group - The Family Small Group is made up of families of all ages and stages and meets every month or so for a potluck dinner, fellowship, and prayer in a home. Talk to Pastor Rebecca to get on the email list to find out about the next gathering.