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:
- Awesome Worship for Young Families
- Nursery & Sunday School
- Preparation for Communion
- The Bridge Children's Chapel
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 the church grounds. No exceptions.
Nursery: 8:30 am — 12:30 pm
- 2 months - age 2 | First floor nursery: Rm 104
Sunday School: 10:15 — 11:10 am
- 2-year-olds | First floor: Rm 110 & 112
- Age 3 - Kinder | Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 1 | Lower level: L07, L08
- 1st-3rd grade | Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 2 | Lower level: L17 OR Traditional Sunday school | Lower level: L16
- 4th - 5th grade | Traditional Sunday school | Lower level: L21 (girls), L20 (boys)
You may register your child before their first visit to the nursery or Sunday school, or register on Sunday morning.
G.L.O.W. God Lights Our Way
June 15-18, 2026
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Open to children age 4 (as of 1/1/26) - grade 5
GLOW with the flow and join us for the best week of the year as we explore what it means to say,
"Let your light shine so others can see it," - Matthew 5:16a
$50 per person.
Registration open through June 1.
Scholarships available. Contact Holli Kight, director of children's ministry for scholarship and event information.
What does the week of VBS look like?
All week, we’ll be shining a light on who Jesus is as we learn more about our Vacation Bible School verse. While many know about Jesus, some are still in the dark about who he really is. Is he just a person from history? Was he just a wise teacher? Why does knowing him matter? Let’s let the light of Jesus make our lives brighter by living into the scriptures that say Jesus is the perfect, proven, and powerful Son of God!
Here's what you can expect: daily points that reinforce our overall message, games, crafts, snacks, intentional small-group time, and Bible lessons, all designed to shine a light on Jesus and our relationship with him.
Email Holli Kight, director of children's ministry, to find out how you can be involved!
We can't do it without you!
We are looking for adult and youth volunteers and supply donations!
We need your help providing snacks for our VBS kids and our volunteer hospitality room. We will collect donations through June 10 via shipping from this Amazon Wish List (or similar items - no nuts please), drop them off at the receptionist's desk, or in Sumner's Hall!
Any items not used at VBS will be used for our Sunday School classes for ALL ages. We can't do VBS without you! Thank you!
Please consider supporting VBS scholarships by clicking the button below and noting VBS Scholarship in the memo line.
Looking for more?
Baby Music Classes
Postponed until January
Children's Sunday School
Sundays, 10:15am
Dad's Discipleship Group
Third Thursdays, 7am
Junior Daughters of the King
Second Sundays, 9am
Moms and Munchkins
Monthly as Scheduled – Rm L11
The Bridge - Children's Chapel
Sunday mornings during the 9am worship service
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!
Tany is a native Houstonian and attended The Kinkaid School and The University of Texas at Austin. She was a buyer for a boutique clothing store and went on to be Director of Recruiting and assisted with marketing at Chamberlain, Hrdlicka law firm.
She has four grown children and one grandson. Tany spent many years as a “professional volunteer” with the Junior League of Houston and at her children’s schools, as well as with numerous non-profits in Houston and serving in board positions.
She began at SJD in the rector’s office and after many years of serving God and others who are in need through our Go Outreach ministry she is happily supporting our formation and family ministries.
Get Involved
Maundy Thursday for Kids
Apr 02, 2026 • 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Children are invited to commemorate Maundy Thursday with an interactive Last Supper while their parents attend the Maundy Thursday service in the Church. A hearty snack will be provided, and children will join their families in Church after the passing of the Peace.
Good Friday Family Experience
Apr 03, 2026 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Families of all ages are invited to walk a self-guided, interactive, outdoor Stations of the Cross
Get the Scoop
Apr 12, 2026 • 9:00am - 12:00pm
Come "get the scoop" on all things related to youth and children's ministries on Sundays, April 12, 19, and 26 in Sumners Hall. Learn about mission trips, Vacation Bible School, Sunday school, volunteering, Tween move-up, and more! Everyone who stops by to engage on these Sundays will receive a Baskin-Robbins gift certificate for a free scoop of ice cream!
