Children are a major focus at St. Martin’s. We offer worship services, Sunday school and special events designed to educate and incorporate our children into our faith community.

Nursery

Children are welcome in the nursery through their fourth birthday. We have an infant, younger toddler and older toddler rooms. A nursery is provided beginning at 8:30 on Sunday mornings (9:30 during the summer) and lasting through the 11:00 service. Our Nursery Director is Charlotte Smith, and she can be reached at home 404-459-9464 or cell 404-273-8799.

Your help is needed and wanted!

There are lots of different ways to assist with our many children’s programs at St. Martin’s. You may want to be closely involved with your child’s class or simply provide occasional support to one of our programs. We strive to assist everyone in discovering how best to use their own special gifts within the confines of busy schedules. Please call Melinda Mischik at 404-228-0754 and discuss your desire to make a difference in the lives of our children.

Children’s Worship:
St. Mark’s Chapel

Children 3 - 7

Children ages three through seven are invited to attend their own worship service with or without their parents during the 9:00 service on Sunday mornings (10 in the summer). They are to exit down the left side of the church during the processional where a “shepherd” will lead them to St. Mark’s Chapel and will rejoin their families during the Peace (except during Baptismal services when they return during the Baptismal hymn.) To volunteer to assist with children’s chapel, please contact Melinda Mischik at 404-228-0754 or at mmischik@stmartins.org.

          Sacred Spaces

Rising 2^nd grade – 5^th grade

Sacred Spaces in an opportunity for older children to experience the Gospel and attempt to make sense of it within a framework of their contemporary world. They are to exit the back of the church during the processional and proceed to the Parlor where they will be led in a special service by an adult volunteer. Leaders of Sacred Spaces include Larry Domenico, Tim Kelly, Marybeth Haas and Melinda Mischik.  The children will rejoin their families during the Peace (except during Baptismal services when they return during the Baptismal hymn.)

Ages 3 and 4

This curriculum is specifically for 3s having their first Sunday school experience; thus parents are invited to attend, hear the great Bible stories and share in fun activities. Across from Nursery in Nicholson Hall. Children are also welcome to spend time in the nursery until their fourth birthday. 

Age 4s  (Pre-K)  Tell Me My Story

The 4s get to explore further the great stories of the Bible, create crafts, and of course, enjoy a snack. Feel free to attend with your child, or if they are willing and ready, leave them in the care of our teachers. Room 103 across from Children’s Chapel in Lower Pierce Hall. Teachers this year are Elizabeth Hale and Courtney Granata. 

Kindergartners & Pre-First  Godly Play

Godly Play teaches using religious language-parable, sacred story, silence and liturgical action – to become more fully aware of the mystery of God’s presence. Across from Children’s Chapel in Lower Pierce Hall. Teachers are Becky Silbert, Jere Street and Cathryn McArthur

Grades 1-5 The Tribal Bible Trip

Using the rotation model we strive to honor different learning and teaching styles.  The Shepherds tend the children faithfully every Sunday shepherding them to teachers and classes such as cooking, video, art, drama and music as they focus on one theme each month.

Claiborne Hall -Early Childhood Building (After entering turn to the left.)

 Ages       Location             Shepherds

Grade 1       Room 220      Susanne Howard  & Patti Hudgins 

Grade 2       Room 223      Amy Henning & Heidi Rudder

Grade 3       Room 221      Toni Cobb & Ian Street & Anne Orndahl

Grade 4       Room 217      Pam Game & Mitchell Haas

Grade 5       Room 216      Jody & Tim Kelly & Mary Evelyn Beeland