Trinity Presbyterian Church | Children's Ministries

Nursery
mainly music
Great Beginnings Preschool
Vacation Bible School
Snow Policy

Sunday School
Sunday school is held at 9:00. Download the registration form here (mail the completed form to the church, Box 5102, Charlottesville, VA 22905, or place in Allison Ochs' mailbox). For more information or to volunteer to help with Sunday school classes, contact Allison Ochs at 977-3700 ext 146 or

About Trinity Children’s Ministry

“Then little children were brought to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them. Jesus said “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’ When he had placed his hands on them, he went on from there.” Matthew 19: 13-15

Our mission for ministry to children, birth through 5th grade, at Trinity Presbyterian Church is to point them to the person and work of Jesus Christ so that they would build personal relationships with Him. We want children to experience the profound love of God in Christ, to understand that they have been created for a specific and special purpose and to know that even at a young age they can be free from the power of sin and death. Our goal is to partner with families as they teach and model these truths.

Nursery: Trinity nurseries are designed to model Christ’s love to our infants, toddlers and their families so that they will feel safe and loved in a church environment where their spiritual, physical, developmental and emotional needs are nurtured. Visit the Nursery web page.

Sunday School: Trinity Sunday School classes offer a large group meeting centered around teaching, singing and prayer. Small groups provide a follow-up to the lesson with a teacher who loves Jesus and children. An emphasis on Scripture memory is included to inspire a love for and dependence on God’s Word.

Special Events
All Saints' Fair: An event held at the end of October; a family-friendly evening of games, food and fellowship; a great opportunity to welcome friends and neighbors from our community.
Advent Wreath-Making: An opportunity for families to learn about Advent and make a wreath together; held annually on the Sunday after Thanksgiving.
Missions Conference: A special children’s program during Trinity’s annual missions conference that provides kids with a biblical perspective on missions and engages them with creative, hands-on activities according to each year’s theme.
Vacation Bible School: A weeklong event in the summer that biblically and creatively teaches children about Jesus through stories, games, songs and crafts. This year VBS runs June 16-20 from 9 am to noon. Children ages 4 and up will enjoy our action-packed Olympic-themed week. Registration deadline is May 21. Download the registration form here.

Snow Policy
The snow policy for Sunday school is as follows: if the first service is cancelled due to inclement weather, Sunday school will be cancelled that day. For additional winter weather information, see the home page or call 977-3700 and choose option 3 when the voice message begins.

Baptism
Baptisms of infants and children are regularly scheduled for the second Sunday of odd months. Membership at Trinity is required for parents wishing to have their child baptized. If you have questions about infant baptism, Trinity recommends the booklet "What Christian Parents Should Know about Infant Baptism" by John Sartelle. Copies are available upon request. If you are interested in having your child baptized or being baptized yourself, please contact Andrea Magri at 977-3700 ext 116 or

For More Information
Mark Hutton, Pastor for Families, or 977-3700 ext 143.

Allison Ochs, Director of Children's Ministries, or 977-3700 ext 146.