We practice kindness here.
Children learn by observing and imitating adults, and that is just how they learn about faith and God.
Here, kids meet people from all different backgrounds trying to follow Jesus together. They discover how much God loves each and every one of us, kids and adults. We explore how Jesus teaches us about compassion, peace, safe boundaries, and loving our neighbor.
When our children see us worshiping, treating others with dignity, learning, engaging in community, serving our neighbors, and discovering who God is… they learn, too!
No matter what your family is like – or what your littles are like – you are loved here.
As a relatively small congregation, we are able to build deep relationships with our children and tailor our programs to their specific needs. We are accustomed to and love working with children across the spectrum of neurodiversity.
We are intentional about creating curriculum that is developmentally appropriate while using art, music, dance, acting, etc to capture the child’s imagination and creativity.
We also think intergenerationally and strive to connect our children with the larger church community when appropriate.
Above all else, your child will know without a doubt that God loves them and values them just as they are.
No two families are the same, and no two kids are the same. God loves the diversity of creation. Our job isn’t to put your kids in a box or define what they believe. It is to help them develop their own faith and identity as a child of God.
We believe family ministry is not only about children, but about the well-being and faith development of the entire family. Your family is important to us and we want to journey alongside you through the highs and lows in your family’s life.
Youth (ages 12+) at CPH learn about nonviolence, emotional intelligence, and healthy relationships.
We don’t silo youth away on Sunday mornings. Instead, tweens and teens participate and serve, connecting across generations and learning new things.
In particular, our youth participate in all-ages Sunday Bible Study (10a, parlor), serve as volunteers in the kids room during Sunday school, and/or stay in worship with adults. Youth are generally welcome at any church event, including guys ministry, service opportunities, and the 40s-&-under book group.
We have a relatively small group of teens, but we also do occasional youth-focused outings specific to their age range as needed. As a smaller church, we are able to adjust our programs to fit the needs of the families in our congregation.
You are welcome to email Pastor Colin (colin.holtz@dhbc.org) or Pastor Colleen (colleen@dhbc.org) with any questions.
