CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
The Commons Children’s Ministry is an important pillar of our church. We believe that God cares deeply about every child and wants them to know how loved and wanted they are. With that as a foundation, we hope to give families at The Commons a positive experience at each Sunday service, as well as outside of our service time. Our mission is that every child in our community (newborn to 5th grade) would consistently hear the good news of the Gospel and God’s love for them in a safe, fun and positive environment. Also, that families would connect and feel supported in their faith and parenting journeys.
TREE HOUSE (NEWBORN - AGE 2)
Safety is a priority with our little ones! Infants & toddlers have separate sections of the room for certain activities. Each Sunday there will be a mini lesson done with the older kids so they can still engage with some simple content as they prepare to move up to the next class.
BASE CAMP (AGE 3 - 1ST Grade)
Each week our Base Camp kids engage in play time, crafts, a snack, and a lesson! They also have been learning some songs and motions together. We hope they make friends and learn about how much God loves them.
SUMMIT (2Nd - 5TH GRADe)
Base Camp is here to create a healthy ministry experience where kids can learn about the love of Jesus in a creative, fun and safe environment. We engage in journaling, discussion, crafts, songs, snack and focus on the gospel of Jesus.
All volunteers have been trained and have gone through background checks. If you ever have any questions or feedback regarding our Children’s Ministry, feel free to email Sara Henderson.
Flagstaff YOUTH CO-OP
Flagstaff Youth Co-Op is a place where middle school and high school students from 4 different church communities unite!
We will enjoy snacks, music, games, and hear about the life and love of Jesus. We are a group of leaders and students forming friendships and living life together. It's a place where any middle school and high school student is welcome to come and hear how known, wanted, and loved they are. We will consistently share the good news God’s love, discuss how to navigate life and relationships, and together chase the fullness of life. For more info email us here.
SPRING 2024 SCHEDULE:
Thursday, January 25th: 6-8pm Social Event at Levitate Trampoline Park & Pizza
Sunday, January 28th: 6pm Youth Group at Federated
Thursday, February 8th: 6pm Youth Group at Trinity
Sunday, February 11th: 11:30am Youth Group at Federated
Sunday, February 25th: 6pm Youth Group at Federated
Thursday, March 7th: 6pm Movie Night at Trinity
Friday, March 22nd: 6-8pm Ice Skating at Jay Lively
Sunday, March 24th: 6pm Youth Group at Federated
Thursday, April 4th: 6pm Youth Group at Trinity
Sunday, April 14th: 6pm Youth Group at Federated
Sunday, April 28th: 6pm Youth Group at Federated
Thursday, May 16th: 6pm Graduation Party at Trinity
MEAL VOLUNTEERS - If you are interested in volunteering to provide a meal at one of our youth group times please sign up here.
COLLEGE & YOUNG ADULTS
Join our college students & young adults community group that meets every Monday evening on the NAU campus! Also, get on our contact list so you can be in the know for monthly events and social hang outs! Email Jess. Check out more info HERE.
JUBILEE
for teens and young adults with disabilities
Jubilee is a place for teens and young adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities to form friendships, have fun, and know they are loved.
We meet throughout the month for games, movies, crafts, service projects, and more! If you are interested in attending, text or call Victoria Brandon at 602-399-5989 or email her here!
FOSTER & ADOPT
The Commons Flagstaff believes in family preservation as a core belief in orphan care. When possible we support keeping families together at all costs through organizations like Sage Home Flagstaff and Safe Families.
However when that isn’t possible or safe to do so, foster care and adoption become necessary. As a church we believe we are called to care for the orphan. Children need families and families need communities to support them!
If you are interested in becoming involved in Foster Care as a foster parent or a respite provider, let us know! We also suggest reaching out to HRT.
If you are interested in domestic infant adoption you can contact Tessa at tessa@purladoptions.com or https://www.purladoptions.com
If you want to support foster or adoptive families through babysitting, meals, fundraising or anything else please fill out this GOOGLE FORM LINK.
If you are a foster or adoptive family please reach out to us so we can support you!
Resources
Books:
The Open-hearted Way to Open Adoption by Lori Holden
The Girls Who Went Away by Ann Fessler
The Primal Wound by Nancy Newton Verrier
Podcasts:
People to follow:
@familyandcoffee - Foster Parent
@fosterthefamilyblog - Foster Parent
@hunter_breanna- Bio Mom who recently reunified w/ her 3 kids in foster care
@familiestogether.co - Resource for foster families
@tinaa_bauerr - Adoptee/FFY
@purladoptions
@brandi_ebersole - Adoptee & Adoptive Parent
@kirabug - adoptee & adoptive parent
@fromanothamotha- birth mom
@bigtoughgirl - birth mom
@thearchibaldproject
Stats:
In the state of AZ there is only 1 CASA per 5 children in care. https://www.azcourts.gov/CASA
There are more than 14,000 Arizona children in foster care, but there are only around 4,500 licensed foster families
Helpful Q&A: https://dcs.az.gov/national-foster-care-month-faqs
View the gallery of photos of children who are in need of adoption in Arizona: https://www.childrensheartgallery.org/
EVENTS
ADOPTION/FOSTER CARE Q&A TIME - Tuesday, November 16th: Join us at our downtown office (16 E. Route 66, Suite 203) from 5:30-6:30pm for a time of discussion and dreaming. This time is for anyone wanting to learn more about adoption, respite care, foster care, CASA, or anything in regards to caring for vulnerable children in need of support.
LOCAL & GLOBAL MINISTRY
