Children's Ministry
Children's ministry walks alongside families with children 5th grade and younger. To shepherd children into a lasting relationship with God, the ministry introduces Jesus to the youngest parishioners, plants seeds of God's word into their hearts, and models the love of Jesus through a caring team of volunteers.
Weekly options include:
Children's Ministry Newsletter Signup
Parents must remain on the SJD campus at all times while children are in the care of Children's Ministries. This includes during worship services, Christian education, special events, or social gatherings taking place on the church grounds. No exceptions.
Children's Summer Sunday School
May 31 – August 16
Locations*:
Room 115 | Elementary grades K - 5th
Room 122 | Ages 3 to PreK
Room 120 | Toddlers
Room 114 | Infants
Elementary (Kindergarten – 5th grade)
Students will learn about the Heroes of the Bible and discover how courage, bravery, and wisdom become strengths we can rely on as we live our lives with Jesus.
Preschool (Age 3 – Pre-K)
Preschoolers will learn about God's wonderful creation and people like Abraham, Hannah, David, Simeon, Anna, Peter, Jesus, and Paul.
*Childcare on Holidays & Special Event Sundays
Childcare in rooms listed only for babies through age 5 on June 14, July 5 and on other Sundays when we have events in lieu of Sunday School.
Preparation for Communion
The annual Preparation for Communion Class begins on September 13. The class meets weekly at 9am in Room L17. Registration is required.
Children's Ministry Staff
Holli Kight served as Director of Children’s Ministry at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church from 2008 to 2022. She brings a wealth of experience and deep knowledge to this vital ministry, along with a strong passion for children and the important role they play in the future of our church.
The Rev. Libby Garfield joined St. John the Divine in 2023. She holds and Master of Divinity degree from Nashotah House Theological Seminary and a bachelor’s degree from Sewanee: The University of the South. Prior to ordained ministry, she worked in youth ministry in Louisville, KY. She is a certified Level I Catechist with Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
St. John the Divine has been a second home to ReBecca and her family. She has been blessed to have her four children baptized and confirmed in this parish. More importantly, they are all active members of this amazing community.
Luci is from Sao Paulo, Brazil, and came to the United States as a nanny. She got her Associate in Teaching here in Houston and started working at SJD in 2006 as a Nursery Worker. She became the Nursery and Preschool Associate in 2018. She loves working with children because she believes they are angels sent by God to bring joy to our lives!
Get Involved
Family Ministry Open House
Aug 30, 2026 • 10:00am - 11:00am
Parents, children, and youth are invited to learn more about our family ministry offerings for the coming year. Come meet our staff and teachers, see classrooms, and learn what’s ahead this fall! Read the detailed schedule below.
Family Retreat
Oct 09, 2026 • 6:00pm
Save the Date for the third annual SJD Family Retreat from October 9-11, 2026. We will once again go to Camp Tejas. Registration opens August 1.
