Growing up with Trinity Church

Trinity provides a great community that welcomes children and youth of all ages to grow in God and serve others. Children's programming includes scripture, prayers, and music and engages body, mind, and spirit.  

Sunday Program Begins
September 19, 2021

1st & 3rd Sundays, Beginning Sept. 19 - Picture Books, Prayers, and Praise 
During worship on the days that we will hold Choral Eucharist, children who need a break from the service or are too young for the sermon are invited to the Parish Hall* after the Gospel and until the Prayers of the People, returning in time to partake in the Eucharist. This time will include a picture book relating to scripture themes of the day or to the liturgical season, songs, and the sharing of "thanks, help, and wow" prayers. There will be no after-worship elementary formation these weeks. Best for Pre-K through 2nd or 3rd Grade children, but children through 5th Grade are welcome. 

2nd & 4th Sundays, Beginning Sept. 26 - One-Room Elementary Formation 
At 11:15am, following worship, Pre-K through 5th Grade children are invited to the Parish Hall* for an interactive session on the Bible and our Faith today. Incorporating movement, music, art, and scripture, all ages will engage with their faith. We will follow the same readings as used in worship.  Adults are welcome to join their children. 

In addition to Sunday morning formation, we will continue to offer periodic, intergenerational, all-community formation and fellowship gatherings.

*In keeping with policy, masks are required for everyone at indoor activities. They are also strongly recommended for the unvaccinated outdoors. Activities will be held outdoors when possible.
1st Sundays for Middle School - Confirmation 
Please see Pastor Sabrina for information about a multi-year confirmation program beginning for Middle School students this fall. The sessions will take place at 11:15 am, following worship, on 1st Sundays. ​

Stay in touch with the children & youth ministry!

Looking to learn more? Want to stay in touch? Join our email list and be sure to check the Children & Youth list.
Trinity youth, in grades 6 through 12, gather on Sunday morning to learn and to explore questions of faith in an accepting and friendly environment. On the first Sunday of the month youth gather in our church kitchen to prepare a meal for people experiencing homelessness. Our youth are involved in regular service projects, retreats, and mission trips. Around age 13 they participate in Rite 13, a special coming-of-age ceremony. Eleventh and twelfth grade youth have the opportunity to go on a pilgrimage. Past trips have been to Iona in Scotland or Corrymeela in Northern Ireland.

Coming Events

Get Outside with God!
Sunday, October 17 at 3:00-4:30pm
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum 
8601 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19153
Meet at the Visitor Center entrance 
An opportunity for all ages to get outside in the fresh air and find God in nature! Gathering at the beginning, we'll pray together, head off to walk, and then share what we discovered when we gather back at the close.
To RSVP, please email kidsclub@trinity-swarthmore.org

TRINITY CHURCH, SWARTHMORE
​301 N. Chester Road
​Swarthmore, PA 19081
610-544-2297

Trinity Church is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania

Our mission is...
to be a vital Christian community, affirming the gifts of all God’s people: women and men; young and old; of every race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, and disability. We are called by God to support each other at every stage of our faith journey as we pray, worship, proclaim the Gospel, and promote justice, peace, and love. By these means, we seek to restore all to unity with God and each other in Christ."

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