Nursery through high school
Find Sunday School, youth groups, retreats, service, and the people who can help your family find its place.
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.
During worship · Pre-School Wing
Available for children and infants up to two and a half years old.
During worship · Preschool Ministry Wing
Children go back after the children’s message. Visiting families walk their child back so the teachers can meet the parents.
During worship · Children’s Ministry Wing
Children go back after the children’s message.
During worship · Youth Center
Begins after the Time for Young Disciples and meets until worship ends.
5:00 – 6:15 p.m. · Youth Center
For Middle School students. Games, quick Bible studies, conversation, and more playtime after that.
7:30 – 9:15 p.m. · Youth Center
Singing, sharing, sarcasm.
Visiting for the first time? Walk back with your child so the teachers can meet you. See the campus map.
Infants through fifth grade
It is our sincere mission to provide quality Christian education and encouragement to the children and families of the Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos. Our commitment is to all our children so that they might know God loves them and they belong to our church family. Our goals are created to provide the programs and an environment necessary to enrich our children and families. They are as follows:
If you feel called to this ministry, we will support you in any way we can. Please let us know how we can enhance the program as well as your volunteer experience.
We are proud to have vibrant programs for children of every age. Our team is committed to reaching both the spiritual and emotional needs of our children in a safe and nurturing Christian environment. We look forward to meeting you and your family. For more information, contact the Director of Children’s Ministries, Erin Heath.
Our Sunday School Program is referred to as God’s PLACE (People Learning About Christ Everywhere!). We offer year-round programming with our core curriculum beginning in September and commencing at the end of May. In the summer we still offer programs in God’s Place, but the curriculum and class structure may vary.
Children begin in the Sanctuary, then walk to age-appropriate classes with their teachers after the Children’s Message. Sunday School runs year-round during the 10 a.m. service.
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
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.
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.
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.
Middle school, high school, retreats, and service
Middle school and high school
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.
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.
(Known as “SNiFF” for Sunday Night Fun & Fellowship) We meet most Sundays throughout the school year from 5 to 6:30 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.
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: On Sunday mornings, youth who attend worship enjoy sitting together in the balcony. Join us!
Boy Scout Troop 339 has met here for years and keeps its own current meeting information.
