Children & Family
Sunday School
We believe the Children and Youth of our church are a vital part of our faith community at First Presbyterian Church of Itasca. We provide Christian education, have some fun, and nurture and help them grow into young men and women. We firmly believe the children of our congregation are the “next generation”, so we work hard to make Sunday School and other youth activities fun and exciting so the kids want to come to church and grow in fath at FPC Itasca.
We offer church school for all ages 4 years old through high school. Our goal is to provide effective and quality Christian Education to all ages. During church school, the children are taught lessons using the bible about God, Jesus, and how to lead a good moral life. Students begin worship with their family at 11:00 AM, then after God’s Word with Children, the children go to their individual classrooms. They rejoin their families at Coffee Hour at 12:15 PM.
The safety of your child is important to us! All our Christian Education Teachers, Elders, Deacons, and Staff are required to pass a background check.
Other Opportunities for Children & Youth
Christmas Pageant
Christmas at the First Presbyterian Church always finds the youth of our church presenting a Christmas Program.
Children’s Outreach
From time to time, children will collect and package to local organizations in support of those in need. Click to learn more.
Time with Children
Children are invited to come forward for the children’s message during God’s Word with Children, and then proceed to their Sunday School class.
Other Opportunities for Children & Youth
Serving in Worship
Children who can read have the opportunity to be liturgist during worship service and participate in dramatic readings. On various Sundays during the year, the children and youth of our congregation all participate in service by reciting the 23rd Psalm, the Apostles’ Creed or singing songs.
Palm Sunday
The children and youth lead the Palm Sunday procession by distributing Palms at the start of the service, then waving palms as Jesus enters the sanctuary on a donkey.
Coffee Hour
The children learn how to foster fellowship by serving as Coffee Hour hosts on special occasions.
Men’s Breakfast Bible Study
Men’s Breakfast Bible Study is a small group of men who meet at Bentley’s restaurant in Wood Dale every Thursday at 7am.
We meet, greet, eat, relate, pray and discuss a Bible topic. The group’s goal is to incorporate topics discussed into each individual’s faith journey. We are not a “holy huddle”, we’re simply men discussing issues of life and supporting one another.
You need not be a member of our church to attend our group. Our discussions are open, but what is said in the group, stays in the group. Members respect the opinions, views and ideas of each other, and all try to “walk our talk” with Christ. We are accountable to each other and feel that God’s words feed our spirits.
Women’s Gathering
Women’s Gathering held on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 11:30 am at Bentley’s restaurant in Wood Dale. Join us for food, fun and fellowship. All are welcome to join us.