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Nursery through high school

Kids & Youth

Find Sunday School, youth groups, retreats, service, and the people who can help your family find its place.

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  1. Nursery through fifth gradeChildrenNursery and Sunday School
  2. Sixth through eighth gradeMiddle schoolSunday School and SNiFF
  3. Ninth through twelfth gradeHigh schoolSunday nights, retreats, and service

On Sunday

Children begin in worship with their families. After the Children’s Message, teachers lead each class to its own room.

Worship begins at 10 a.m.

Children

Nursery

9:45 a.m. until after church · Preschool Wing

Available to infants and children under 3 years old.

Preschool through 2nd Grade

During worship · Preschool Wing

Children begin in church and go to their classrooms after the Children’s Message. Visiting families, please walk your child to Sunday School so teachers know who to release children to after church.

3rd–5th Grade

During worship · Children’s Wing

Children begin in church and go to their classrooms after the Children’s Message. Visiting families, please walk your child to Sunday School so teachers know who to release children to after church.

Middle and high school

Middle School Sunday School

During worship · Youth Center

Begins after the Time for Young Disciples and meets until worship ends.

Sunday Night Fun & Fellowship

5:00 – 6:15 p.m. · Youth Center

For Middle School students. Games, quick Bible studies, conversation, and more playtime after that.

High School Youth Group

7:30 – 9:15 p.m. · Youth Center

Singing, sharing, sarcasm.

Visiting for the first time? See the campus map.

Children’s Ministries

Infants through fifth grade

Children and their teachers gathered around a table set with bread and a cup for one of our lessons.
Children’s Ministries

At PCLG, we’re proud to offer programs for children of all ages throughout the year. Our goal is to create a welcoming space where every child feels known, loved by God, and connected to our church community. We strive to provide a program that will enrich the lives of children and families by:

  • Sharing Bible stories and activities that help children grow in faith
  • Building connections among children and families
  • Equipping and supporting our volunteers
  • Creating opportunities for Christian fellowship

Sunday mornings begin together in the sanctuary. After the Children’s Message, kids head to the Wonderful Room to sing and connect before splitting into classrooms for Bible stories, crafts, and activities. We offer three classrooms, in addition to our nursery:

  • Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten
  • 1st & 2nd Grade
  • 3rd–5th Grade

For more information, please contact our Children’s Ministries Director, Erin Heath.

Kids Lead Worship

Once a quarter, children have the opportunity to take an active role in our church community through a special Kids Lead Worship service. They’re invited to read, sing, and serve alongside adults, helping them grow as leaders while deepening their sense of belonging. Worshiping together also gives children the chance to learn from the adults around them and see what it means to be part of a faith community.

Family Events

Throughout the year, we host events for children and families to build connections and strengthen our community. We look forward to meeting you and your family!

Family events and signups

Resources for Families

Spark Bible

The Bible we use in our preschool-1st Grade class: Spark Story Bible

The award-winning Spark Story Bible opens up God's Word to kids through colorful art and rich retellings of 150 of the most popular Bible stories. The Bible uses creative language familiar to kids and features full-color, vibrant artwork. 150 Bible stories-an excellent foundation for a biblical education

Activity suggestions and questions help kids connect with the stories

Designed for age 2 to grade 2

Adventure Bible

The Bible we use in our 2nd-5th grade class: Adventure Bible

Your kids will be captivated with the full-color features that make it fun and engaging to read the Bible and memorize their favorite verses. Along the way they will meet all types of people, see all sorts of places, and learn all kinds of things about the Bible. Most importantly, they will grow closer in their relationship with God.

Parenting with Love and Logic

This parenting book shows you how to raise self-confident, motivated children who are ready for the real world. Learn how to parent effectively while teaching your children responsibility and growing their character. Establish healthy control through easy-to-implement steps without anger, threats, nagging, or power struggles.

Good Inside

Good Inside: A groundbreaking approach to raising kids. Dr. Becky Kennedy is a clinical psychologist with excellent parenting tips. YouTube Instagram Website

The 3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family

In this unique and groundbreaking book, business consultant and New York Times best-selling author Patrick Lencioni sets his sights on the most important organization in our lives―the family.

Youth Ministry

Middle school, high school, retreats, and service

PCLG youth and adult leaders wearing helmets and life jackets before a whitewater trip.
Adventure is part of the curriculum.

Middle school and high school

A place to belong, ask honest questions, and grow

We engage students in Christian community, outreach and mission in order to form lifelong followers of Jesus Christ. Our weekly gatherings of play, worship and learning focus on building Christian community and individual faith, while major events focus on leadership development, outreach and mission.

Both middle school and high school ministries include students whose parents call PCLG their church home and students whose families do not attend worship at PCLG. We welcome all!

Interested in getting onto our mailing list or hearing about our upcoming events, contact Youth Director, Steve Fainer.

Middle- and high-school youth and their leaders gathered on the Social Hall stage.
Sunday night together
PCLG youth and adult leaders gathered outdoors during a Love of God retreat.
Love of God (LOG) retreat

Sunday Morning

Students are invited to worship alongside other students in the balcony.

Middle School students meet for Sunday School on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays of the month in our Youth Center building or in our outdoor Redwood Grove. Students exit for Sunday school about 20 minutes into the service following a brief children’s message. High School students remain in worship to participate in the life of the congregation.

Middle School Youth Group

(Known as “SNiFF” for Sunday Night Fun & Fellowship)

We meet most Sundays throughout the school year from 5 to 6:15 p.m. We do weekly road trips during the summer, anywhere from San Francisco to Monterey and all random points in between. Our middle school students and advisors enjoy getting together for a variety of adventures like backpacking on local trails, whitewater rafting in the Sierra foothills, visiting the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk or simply touring around downtown Los Gatos. Over time, our middle schoolers develop a spirit of camaraderie and trust that plays out over time as they learn to share their faith in words and in action.

High School Youth Group

Meeting Time: We meet most Sundays from 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. From discussions on current events, deep dives into the Bible.

Mexico Mission Trip

Mexico Mission Trip: During President’s Week in February, our students serve with Amor Ministries in Northern Mexico to build homes for families in need of better housing. What students learn on this trip can be translated to expertise and leadership during the larger All-Church Mexico trip in June.

Love of God (L.O.G.) Retreat

Love of God (L.O.G.) Retreat: High school students lead two “Love of God” (L.O.G.) retreats each year (fall & spring) where students share about God’s love in Jesus Christ with their peers. If you’ve got a high school student who’s never been before, get them to this retreat! It’s a lot of fun! Participation in a L.O.G. weekend is also a requirement for participation in our Mexico Mission trip – we believe in taking students away for two days locally before taking them across international borders.

Confirmation

Confirmation: Every other school year, students are invited to join the church as full members through a nine month confirmation journey. Mentors and students gather for conversation and other activities throughout the year to better understand their faith and its role in their lives.

Summer

Summer: Whether taking in a San Jose Giants game, climbing to a waterfall in the Sierras, enjoying a late night movie or sailing out on Captain Mango’s catamaran, we seek sabbath and new experiences through the Summer.

Worship

Worship: On Sunday mornings, youth who attend worship enjoy sitting together in the balcony. Join us!

Scout Troop 339

Boy Scout Troop 339 has met here for years and keeps its own current meeting information.

Visit Troop 339