Pilgrim welcomes families with small children to all of our
worship services. We are all a part of the church family, and we believe it
is important that everyone supports this priority in our church life.
We understand that small children will occasionally get
restless or fussy during a worship service, and that parents will want to
avoid disruptions to the worship experience for others in attendance. Please
consider several options that will help you feel at ease and make the
worship experience meaningful for everyone. Here are a few suggestions for
your consideration.
There is no special designated area in the sanctuary for
families with small children. You may sit anywhere space is available.
However, for your convenience, we normally reserve the back row of pews,
with ropes, for late comers or families with small children. You may prefer
to be near the back where you may be more comfortable if you find the need
to step-out into the narthex. You may also ask an usher if they can help you
secure a location near the back.
The doors between the Narthex and Sanctuary are normally
closed during the worship service. The Narthex can be used as a "cry room"
when children do become restless and you find it necessary to leave the
Sanctuary. The sound system can be heard in this area, and there are
comfortable chairs and sofas for your convenience.
On Sunday mornings we offer adult supervised childcare in
our nursery at the bottom of the front stairway. It is set-up for your
child’s needs, including a restroom. You may use this service at any worship
service that an attendant is scheduled. There is an attendant scheduled from
7:45 - 11:45 each Sunday.