Kids at Indianola

At Indianola Presbyterian Church, kids are not just the future of the church—they are an essential part of its present. We believe every gathering of God's people needs the wonder of the child just as much as the wisdom of the elder. Children bring joy, curiosity, (ample humor), and holy imagination to our life together, and we strive to make space for them in every aspect of church life—from worship to service to celebration.

Kids are welcome—just as they are—at every worship service and church event. We believe children learn best by doing, by being included, and by seeing faith lived out around them. That’s why they are invited to participate fully in worship, including communion and worship leadership [ click here to sign up! ]. You’ll often see them lighting candles, speaking, singing, helping with service projects, or simply soaking in the spirit of community.

Kid’s Programs

  • Sunday School

    During our program year (September–May)
    Our Kid’s Sunday School meets at 9:00am each Sunday — Upstairs in the education building. We use the Whirl curriculum by Sparkhouse, which brings Bible stories to life through videos, storytelling, and interactive activities that meet kids right where they are—curious, wiggly, and full of questions.

  • Kid's Choir

    Following Sunday School, at 9:45am, our Kid’s Choir gathers to learn songs of our faith and prepare occasional offerings of music in worship. It’s a joyful, energetic time to explore faith through melody, rhythm, and praise. Afterwards our choir director brings kids to the sanctuary to meet parents for worship.

  • Summer: Re:Create

    During the summer months, our rhythms shift a bit. There is not 9am education hours, instead after worship, we gather for Re:Create—a series of intergenerational activities that center on play, creativity, service, and joymaking.

    Whether it’s making art, planting gardens, building something together, or engaging in acts of kindness, these gatherings remind us that faith is best formed in community and through shared experience.

  • In Worship

    During worship, kids are always welcome to sit with their families. We believe they learn best by watching you—by hearing the prayers, watching the rituals, and experiencing the rhythm of church life. Up front, you’ll find Children’s Tables stocked with art supplies and quiet activities to help elementary age kids engage in worship. In the back, our Kid’s Carpet offers rocking chairs and toys for babies and toddlers who need a little more wiggle room.

  • Godly Play in the Kid's Chapel

    Every other week during the program year, kids are invited to join Godly Play during worship in our Kid’s Chapel (located in the Narthex, just behind the sanctuary). Godly Play is a Montessori-inspired approach to spiritual formation that invites children into the stories of the Bible through wonder, imagination, and play.