We're so glad you've come to check out our Sunday School programming!
If you have any questions or are interested in learning more, reach out to us at education@armourheights.org
We are really excited to be offering a different form of Sunday School this year for children ages 3-12! It is a Montessori-based curriculum that invites children to develop an understanding of Christian stories, language, and rituals through a child-centred form of worship that uses music, storytelling, wondering questions, and responding in creative, child-led ways.
We look forward to having you join us in our new program Sundays at 10:30am!
We understand that not all children are comfortable leaving their families. There are pew packs available at the back of the sanctuary that can be taken to their seats so they can engage in quiet activities during the service.
Youth in grades 7+ are invited to stay in the sanctuary for all of worship or assist with the younger children as a Sunday School helper.
Sitting through all of worship can be difficult when it's something totally new; you may feel lost with everything that is being said. To help develop a deeper understanding of what's happening in worship and to help listen and reflect more intentionally, we have what we call "Worship Notes". This is a double sided page with prompts to fill in. Each prompt is meant to help you focus on different elements of the worship service through thinking, singing, drawing, reflecting and praying. You can pick one up from our ushers or click below to download it in advance.
For those youth who enjoy working with younger children, we invite you to volunteer during our Church School time with Kim and Rev. Rebecca. If you know you are coming ahead of time, send us an email to let us know. Even if you come to church last minute, we are happy to have you come volunteer with us. Your role will include participating in our child-centred worship by helping the children sing simple songs, and giving a helping hand to children as they respond to the day's story through various forms of creative arts.
Written by Erin Alladin
Illustrated by Andrea Blinick
This book is recommended for ages 4-7.
Outside, You Notice is a perfect summer book, encouraging kids to get outside and explore! By pairing child-like observations with facts about animals, insects, birds and plants, young explorers are invited to look closer and think deeper about the world around them. Though everyone’s “outside” may be different, all are celebrated — from backyards to city parks to cracks in the sidewalk.
Written & Illustrated by Scott Stuart
Recommended for ages 4-8 but great for all ages!
This uplifting and colourful story is a perfect read for PRIDE month, celebrating the vibrant spectrum of gender and the beauty of individuality. Through playful illustrations and a joyful message, it encourages children to love every part of who they are and embrace the things they enjoy.
Written by Margaret O'Hair
Illustrated by Sofia Cardoso
Inspired by Sofia Sanchez
Recommended for ages 4-8
"You Are Enough" is an inclusive and empowering book from Sofia Sanchez - an 11 year old model and actress with Down Syndrome. With simple words and colourful pictures, readers are reminded how important it is to embrace their differences. Though Sofia is unique, her message is universal: We all belong.
Retold by Angela Elwell Hunt
Recommended for ages 4+
Three trees on a mountain dream of what they want to become when they grow up. One wants to be a treasure chest, another an ocean-faring boat, and the third a signpost for God. Their wishes come true in a way they never expected.
Featuring beautiful illustrations, this best-selling children’s book tells the Easter story from a new and unusual point of view.
Written by Trudy Ludwig
Recommended for ages 6-9
Brian is the invisible boy. Nobody ever seems to notice him or think to include him in their group, game, or birthday party . . . until, that is, a new kid comes to class.
When Justin, the new boy, arrives, Brian is the first to make him feel welcome. And when Brian and Justin team up to work on a class project together, Brian finds a way to shine.
A gentle story that teaches how small acts of kindness can help children feel included and allow them to flourish.
Written by Mij Kelly & Gerry Turley
Recommended for ages 4-8
When a polar bear leaves the safety and warmth of her cave to travel all over a frozen wonderland, she must be looking for something very important. Could it be delicious silver salmon? A view of the swirling winter sky? A bit of gold? Of course, she is in search of the most precious thing of all: her lost little cub. In this touching story, readers will instantly be enamored with the sweeping illustrations of winter landscapes, endearing polar bear characters, and the resonant message that a parent’s love matters most.
Written by Maya Seoetoro-Ng
Recommended for ages 4-8
Little Suhaila wishes she could have known her grandma, who would wrap her arms around the whole world if she could, Mama says. And one night, Suhaila gets her wish when a golden ladder appears at her window, and Grandma Annie invites the girl to come along with her on a magical journey. In a rich and deeply personal narrative, Maya Soetoro-Ng draws inspiration from her mother’s love for family, her empathy for others, and her ethic of service to imagine this remarkable meeting. Evoking fantasy and folklore, the story touches on events that have affected people across the world in our time and reaffirms our common humanity.