Children at LOFM

The goal of children’s religious education at LOFM is to encourage them to develop a deep and abiding awareness of the light within themselves and others. Programs seek to help them learn about the Quaker way both experientially and intellectually and integrate that learning both in the Meeting comunity and in the world outside Meeting.

There are programs for preschool, elementary, middle school, and high school groups, and there is a nursery for infants through age three. The educational programs begin at 10:50 am, allowing the children to experience twenty minutes of Meeting for Worship before going to the Little House for their classes.

On a roughly quarterly basis, Live Oak Friends Meeting engages in semi-programmed intergenerational worship for all ages, all together.

After worship begins, for a limited time, the meeting will engage in story, song, or sharing. Friends of all ages are welcome to sit on the floor for this experience.

There will be quiet, creative materials that encourage inward listening and are available for all ages. Intergenerational means “everything is available for everyone” — sharing vocal ministry, using materials provided, making a choice about where to sit (or lie down), resting in the silence.

An adult will be available to accompany children to another space if they become uncomfortable in the worship space. At the rise of worship there will be a time to discuss Friends’ experience of the time together in worship this morning, and announcements.

Teachers oversee both spiritual education and physical care for the children, provide educational resources and ensure their safety. To view a copy of our child safety policy, click here.

List of Exceptions for Childcare Schedule
The weeks of: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s and Easter.

Children at LOFM

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