Back to School: In–Person and Online Participation
Children and Youth Ministry
Our Goal
Provide a safe, loving environment for the children and youth at Trinity and for the volunteers serving these ministries.
Dear Families,
Through much prayer, conversation, in consultation with Trinity Preschool leadership, following the best public health guidelines (listed at the end of this document), and through your responses to our Ministry Survey, the Growing Team ministry has put together a plan for the re-opening of Sunday morning ministries for children and youth at Trinity. We are excited to continue to serve your families as we journey together to grow in our faith and love for our great God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Class Options
Trinity will offer in–person and online class options for your family to choose from.
Children’s Ministry
- In-person option from 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. that will be recorded.
- Online option – The recording link will then be released via direct email to our families for participating online at 11:00 a.m.
Youth Ministry
High School
- Sunday morning, in-person, 9:45-10:30 a.m.
- Youth Group, in-person, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Virtual meetings, Wednesday evening
Middle School
- Sunday morning, in-person, 9:45-10:30 a.m.
- Confirmation Instruction
- Shawnee in-person, Sunday evening, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Mission in-person, Wednesday evening, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Virtual option
Adult Bible studies will be offered both in-person and online.
On-site, In-Person Policy and Procedures – Children and Youth Action Plan
Please take a moment to read through and become familiar with the Trinity Lutheran Church Children and Youth Ministry COVID Action Plan through this link: https://tlcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Covid-Action-Plan-for-Children-Youth-Ministry-20200826.pdf
Start Date
Sunday, September 13, 2020, will be our Fall ministry start date. Please be aware that this is subject to change based on any local changes or restrictions for in-person learning.
Registration
- Children’s Ministry – https://tlcms.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/125/responses/new
- Confirmation – https://tlcms.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/122/responses/new
- High School – https://tlcms.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/126/responses/new
Nursery Action Plan and Opening
As of August 24, 2020, no nursery care will be provided until further notice. Due to the different nature and recommendations for nursery care, a nursery–specific action plan will be released at a later date that will contain details and a timeline for reopening of Trinity’s nursery ministry.
Stay Informed
Please stay connected to the following resources to receive the most up-to-date information from Children and Youth Ministry:
- Trinity website: www.tlcms.org
- Trinity eNews: The eNews is sent directly to your inbox each Monday and Friday.
- Trinity’s Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/Trinity.ShawneeMission
- Children’s Ministry Private Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/tlcmschildrensministry
- Youth Ministry – https://groupme.com/join_group/46474729/PDNqrO
Questions?
Please do not hesitate to reach out to our Growing Core Ministry Leaders.
- Pastor Phil Cook – Lead Pastor, Shawnee Campus – phil@tlcms.org
- Rhonda Synovec – Children Family Minister – rhonda@tlcms.org
- Beth Stephens – Youth Family Minister – beth@tlcms.org
- JoAnn Emerson – Preschool Director – joann@tlcms.org
To Do List Summary
- Read COVID Action Plan for Children and Youth Ministry.
- Register your student(s).
- Make sure you are connected to the appropriate Ministry communication tools.
