Next Gen: Children & Youth
Sunday Mornings:
SUNDAY CHILDREN'S PROGRAM
From 9:30 - 11:15 am, children ages infant - 5th are invited to join teacher, Heberlyn, for a time of play, learning and prayer.
SUNDAY YOUTH PROGRAM
Grades 6th - 12th are invited to participate with the monthly Salem Youth Collective activities.
CHILDRENS MUSIC
Under the direction of Ariana Recher and Music Ministries, this group will explore and share their voices, alongside combining hand-chimes, xylophone instrumentation and solo opporunities.
This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to come learn to sing, play chimes and xylophones with the help of some of our volunteers who have supported various children ensembles in the past. If you as a parent, member or community member are interested in supporting this group, please reach out!
The next music performance will be May 31, 10:00 AM service.
Rehearsals are the following:
April 26: 11:30am-12:00 pm
May 10: 11:30am-12:00 pm
May 17: 11:30am-12:00 pm
May 24: 11:30am-12:00 pm
Contact: music@salemwestpres.org
Vacation Bible Camp: August 31-September 4, 2026
#KidsConnect is the 2026 Vacation Bible School where children use their brain power as they connect with Jesus, family, and friends of all ages! As children learn and create together, they will find a place of belonging, relate to trusted adults, make new friends, and follow Jesus’ example of making room for all and loving one another. Each day includes worship and drama, Bible study, art and science explorations, brain-building challenges, and active games. Let’s build a better world filled with the love and peace of God!
#KIDSCONNECT VBS SUMMARY
Day 1: Connect with Friends, Mark 10:13-16
#MakeRoom
#WordsToLiveBy: Let’s make room for everyone.
Day 2: Connect with Family, Ruth 1-4
#FamilyTies
#WordsToLiveBy: Let’s love our family.
Day 3: Connecting Generations,1 Samuel 3
#ListenWell
#WordsToLiveBy: Let’s listen to God and each other.
Day 4: Connect with Community, Acts 16:11-15, 40
#OpenHearts
#WordsToLiveBy: Let’s make new friends.
Day 5: Connect with Jesus, John 13:33-15:19
#JesusTheVine
#WordsToLiveBy: Let’s stay connected to Jesus.
Our VBC is offered in partnership with St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Salem First Presbyterian Church.
The cost is $10.00 per child, $20.00 maximum per family.
Email westpreskids@gmail.com with any questions.
Link for St. Paul's Episcopal: https://www.stpaulsoregon.org/
Link for Salem 1st Presbyterian: https://salemfpc.org/
Link for registration: https://forms.gle/Sa3Bh2dKFhzLhKbz6
Link for payment: https://onrealm.org/salemwestpres/give/VBC