{"id":573,"date":"2016-06-06T01:51:40","date_gmt":"2016-06-06T01:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/?page_id=573"},"modified":"2026-04-22T20:18:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T20:18:43","slug":"children-ministries","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/kids-hamline\/children-ministries\/","title":{"rendered":"Children Ministries"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-573\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-573-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-573-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-573-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10761 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/07-hcum-kids.png\" alt=\"Hamline Church Kids\" width=\"579\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/07-hcum-kids.png 800w, https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/07-hcum-kids-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/07-hcum-kids-768x385.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSciX-z_91Hsy6GgngzB5jp-qT5EfxmOGKTBG6a8SsMO-PNxzQ\/viewform\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11646\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Register.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"302\" height=\"67\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Register.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Register-300x67.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Register-768x170.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Register-1024x227.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/hamlinechurch.us4.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=9c942327f599cfbd5a83ae112&amp;id=bfe3c8781c \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11654 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sign-up-to-receive-our-monthly-children\u2019s-ministry-email-7-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"131\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14016 \" src=\"http:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pastemails.png\" alt=\"See past emails\" width=\"280\" height=\"79\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pastemails.png 1327w, https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pastemails-300x85.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pastemails-1024x289.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pastemails-768x216.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Questions? Contact <span class=\"TextRun SCXW138828880 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138828880 BCX0\">the church office <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW138828880 BCX0\" href=\"mailto:humc@hamlinechurch.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW138828880 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138828880 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">humc@hamlinechurch.org<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"EOP SCXW138828880 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-573-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-573-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong><em>Infant - 5th Grade<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#SacredStudio\">Sacred Studio<\/a> | <a href=\"#milestone\">Milestones<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"#summer\">Summer<\/a> | <a href=\"#sproutgarden\">SPROUT Garden |<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/vacation-bible-school\/\">VBS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Children at Hamline Church build supportive relationships with other Christian kids and adults, learn the stories and themes of the Bible, learn the practices of faith, and explore questions and issues of love, justice, service, community--and much, much more. There is a children's moment during worship, after which children exit for Sunday School. During the school year, we use the Godly Play curriculum. During the summer months, children have the opportunity to learn about serving our neighbors by tending to our organic SPROUT garden. The children have a short Bible lesson followed by gardening, sorting and delivering produce to neighbors through the Hamline Midway Elders.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW55249753 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55249753 BCX0\">Student Ministries Mission Statement: We nurture and equip children, youth, and families to grow as disciples of Christ through love, service, and inclusion, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW55249753 BCX0\">in order to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55249753 BCX0\"> deepen connection to God, self, and others, and positively <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55249753 BCX0\">impact<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55249753 BCX0\"> the world.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-573-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-573-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-573-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-573-1-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Sunday Mornings<\/h3>\n<p>Worship begins at 10:00am! We welcome children in worship every week \u2013 in the sanctuary, we have worship materials available for all those who like to doodle while they listen. Childcare is available during worship with our nursery staff for children 5 and under.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10182 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/sacred-studio-main-300x300.png\" alt=\"Sacred Studio \" width=\"291\" height=\"291\" \/><a id=\"sacredstudio\"><\/a>Sacred Studio<\/strong> is our spiritual formation time for children, prek-5th grade during the school year On Sundays (except for the 1st Sunday of each month) after the children\u2019s moment in worship, children can go with staff and volunteers to explore a bible story through art, music, and games. This time is focused on making space for children to know God\u2019s love!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Childcare: Frolic Room<\/b> Childcare is available during worship for children 5 and under in the Frolic Room with our amazing childcare specialists. This is a time for free play, stories, and building connections with church friends! Contact the church office if you have questions about childcare at Hamline Church.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seeking Adult Leaders:<\/strong> We are always looking for caring adults (and youth!) to be part of our Sacred Studio team \u2013 help us nurture children in their faith journey's and share stories of God's love. Contact <span class=\"TextRun SCXW78527054 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78527054 BCX0\">Heather Grantham with questions (<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW78527054 BCX0\" href=\"mailto:hrgrantham@hamlinechurch.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW78527054 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78527054 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">hgrantham@hamlinechurch.org<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW78527054 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78527054 BCX0\">).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-573-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-573-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-573-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-573\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/onrealm.org\/HamlineChurch\/-\/form\/give\/now\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CHildren_1.png\" width=\"734\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CHildren_1.png 734w, https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CHildren_1-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-573-2-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-headline panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-headline so-widget-sow-headline-default-37098fddfeb9-573\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"sow-headline-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"sow-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGodly Play\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sow-sub-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPrek-K children will explore bible stories by building a practice of listening, wondering, and responding through art with this Montessori-based curriculum. Families can decide with their 3 and 4 year-olds when you would like to transition from the Frolic room childcare into Sacred Studio.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-573-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-573-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-573\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/children2.png\" width=\"734\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/children2.png 734w, https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/children2-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-573-2-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-headline panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-headline so-widget-sow-headline-default-37098fddfeb9-573\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"sow-headline-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"sow-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMini Revolutions\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sow-sub-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t1st-3rd graders will use Illustrated Ministry\u2019s \u201cMini Revolutions\u201d to explore bible stories through discussion, connections to the world, activities, and mini spiritual practices. This group will meet as one class of 1st graders, and one class of 2nd-3rd graders\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-573-2-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-573-2-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-573\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/children3.png\" width=\"734\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/children3.png 734w, https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/children3-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-573-2-2-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-headline panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-headline so-widget-sow-headline-default-37098fddfeb9-573\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"sow-headline-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"sow-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t4th and 5th Grade\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sow-sub-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThis group will sit together in the worship service\u00a0 along with adult leaders, then gather after the sermon in the youth \u00a0 room to connect and reflect on worship together.\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-573-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-573-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-573-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-573-3-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3><a id=\"milestone\"><\/a>Milestones<\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"flex-element row flex-wrap\"><div class=\"col-6 \">\n<p> At Hamline Church, one of the ways we walk alongside our children and their families is through our Faith\u00a0Milestone\u00a0Program.\u00a0Every year, we take a moment to celebrate a\u00a0milestone\u00a0in each child\u2019s life.\u00a0Just as throughout the Bible, God\u2019s people mark the places where they encounter God with a stone, we present each child with a smooth, cross-embossed stone to mark the occasion. We usually recognize the milestone in the Sunday worship service, where we have a chance to share more about it!<\/p>\n<p>Some milestones include a milestone exploration time, where the child and a parent\/guardian can explore the topic together! You&#8217;ll find links to exploration packets for some of the milestones, feel free to download to use at home. Contact Pastor Heather Grantham if you have questions, and see the schedule for 2023-2024 below (hgrantham@hamlinechurch.org). <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-6 \">\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW256366157 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256366157 BCX0\"><strong>September 8: <\/strong>Starting Kindergarten, Commission Confirmation Class<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW256366157 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256366157 BCX0\"><strong>September 15:<\/strong> Backpack blessings for all students and educators!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>October 5:<\/b> Frolic Bibles \u2013 rising 3 year olds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>October 26:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/3rd-grade-Bible-exploration.pdf\">3<sup>rd<\/sup> Grade Bibles<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>November 16: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Service-Milestone.pdf\">5<sup>th<\/sup> Grade Service<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>January 4:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Baptism-Milestone-Packet.pdf\">Remembering Our Baptism &#8211; 1<sup>st<\/sup> Grade<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>February 1:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/I-Can-Pray-Milestone.pdf\">I Can Pray \u2013 Rising 4 and 5 year olds<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW37797460 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW37797460 BCX0\"><strong>March 1:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/hamlinechurch.sharepoint.com\/sites\/HamlineShared\/Shared%20Documents\/Forms\/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2FHamlineShared%2FShared%20Documents%2FSpiritual%20Formation%2FStudent%20Ministries%2FChildren%20and%20Family%2FMilestones%2FWorship%2FWorship%20Milestone%20worksheet%2Epdf&amp;parent=%2Fsites%2FHamlineShared%2FShared%20Documents%2FSpiritual%20Formation%2FStudent%20Ministries%2FChildren%20and%20Family%2FMilestones%2FWorship&amp;p=true&amp;ga=1\">2<\/a><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hamlinechurch.sharepoint.com\/sites\/HamlineShared\/Shared%20Documents\/Forms\/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2FHamlineShared%2FShared%20Documents%2FSpiritual%20Formation%2FStudent%20Ministries%2FChildren%20and%20Family%2FMilestones%2FWorship%2FWorship%20Milestone%20worksheet%2Epdf&amp;parent=%2Fsites%2FHamlineShared%2FShared%20Documents%2FSpiritual%20Formation%2FStudent%20Ministries%2FChildren%20and%20Family%2FMilestones%2FWorship&amp;p=true&amp;ga=1\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW37797460 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun Superscript SCXW37797460 BCX0\" data-fontsize=\"12\">nd<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW37797460 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW37797460 BCX0\"> Grade Worship<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>April 2:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Communion-Milestone.pdf\">Communion \u2013 4<sup>th<\/sup> Grade <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Communion-Milestone.pdf\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-573-3-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_gallery\" data-index=\"10\" ><div id=\"gallery-2\" class=\"gallery galleryid-573 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-thumbnail\"><dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n\t\t\t<dt class=\"gallery-icon landscape\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/serve\/children3\/#main\" data-fancybox=\"group\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/children3-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/children3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/children3-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n\t\t\t<dt class=\"gallery-icon landscape\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/worship\/music\/pageant_music\/#main\" data-fancybox=\"group\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pageant_music-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pageant_music-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pageant_music-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n\t\t\t<dt class=\"gallery-icon landscape\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/sproutgarden\/\" data-fancybox=\"group\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sproutgarden-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Kids in the Hamline Gardens\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sproutgarden-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sproutgarden-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sproutgarden-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sproutgarden-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl 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\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For summer 2026, Hamline Church Student Ministries will be having<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/vacation-bible-school\/\"> VBS: Compassion Camp<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfSmTpGRIqC_i144-W5u9humZrfBwrzOLmakAst_IX46gP-vw\/viewform\">Register Now! <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/hamlinechurch.org\/sign-up-central\">Sign up to help volunteer now!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Contact Director of Student Ministries Tove Trelstad-Larsen with questions (ttrelstad-larsen@hamlinechurch.org).<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p-rich_text_section\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Summer in Sprout Garden<\/span> Starting June 14<\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"p-rich_text_section\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Annual Family Camping Weekend<\/span> July 24 -26<\/h4>\n<div>Join a group of families with elementary-aged kids for a camping trip this summer! They have a group camp site at Lake Elmo Park Reserve.<\/div>\n<div>Contact Stephanie Engebrecht (stephybrecht@gmail.com) with questions and to RSVP!<\/div>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\">\n<h4><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Summer Camp at Northern Pines<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"mcePastedContent\">Ages 6-9, Mini Treehouse, <strong>July 12-14<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"mcePastedContent\">Ages 9-13, Discovery Camp 1, <strong>June 21-26<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mcePastedContent\"><strong>Hamline Church will pay 50% of the cost of one camp per year for each kid (5-18) in your household.<\/strong> The expectation is that each kid will write a thank you letter about their experience after camp and participate in a worship service where we celebrate camp ministry.<\/p>\n<p>To get this discount, please use this code on the registration site: <strong>HAMLINE50<\/strong><br \/>\nThis works retroactively if you\u2019ve already registered but not paid in full yet. If you HAVE paid in full, please turn your receipt into our Office Manager Lynn Mullin (<a class=\"ms-outlook-linkify\" href=\"mailto:lmullin@hamlinechurch.org\">lmullin@hamlinechurch.org<\/a>) , and she can reimburse you the 50%.\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/us4.mailchimp.com\/mctx\/clicks?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.campminnesota.org%2Fcampsessions%3Ftopic%3D&amp;xid=1bb53aeb0b&amp;uid=7011269&amp;iid=0b580a092a&amp;pool=cts&amp;v=2&amp;c=1776779574&amp;h=af3f385636b394fe62e23b7352e101cd23558fdeb76530fef4b7da0db373b861\" href=\"https:\/\/us4.mailchimp.com\/mctx\/clicks?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.campminnesota.org%2Fcampsessions%3Ftopic%3D&amp;xid=1bb53aeb0b&amp;uid=7011269&amp;iid=0b580a092a&amp;pool=cts&amp;v=2&amp;c=1776779574&amp;h=af3f385636b394fe62e23b7352e101cd23558fdeb76530fef4b7da0db373b861\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-outlook-id=\"af5b23e9-390a-4b49-b2f4-1beafce5a83e\"><strong>Register here!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-573-3-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"12\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-573-3-0-3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><div class=\"flex-element row flex-wrap\"><div class=\"col-6 \">\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\">\n<h3>Other Ways to Get Connected<\/h3>\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/?page_id=12868\">Connection Page<\/a> for upcoming events and our calendar for the year!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Winter Family Retreat<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each January, we head up to Park Rapids to Northern Pines Camp for a weekend of outdoor winter fun and cozy indoor time. This fellowship weekend is open to families of all shapes and sizes! This year\u2019s retreat is January <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124854825 BCX0\">16<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124854825 BCX0\">-19<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124854825 BCX0\">, 2026<\/span>. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW264474963 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264474963 BCX0\">Look out for registration details in late fall!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Wednesday Night Connection<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Join us for fellowship, music, and connection on Wednesday evenings! Find more info <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wednesday-connection\/\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<div class=\"custombtn\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n\t   <a class=\"main-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/?page_id=9933\"><span>Information &amp; schedule<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6 \">\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\">\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\">\n<p><b>Christmas Pageant<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Each year, Hamline kids have the opportunity to tell the incredible story of Jesus coming into the world on a special Sunday in December. We practice our songs during Sacred Studio for several weeks, and children can choose other ways to participate below. This year\u2019s pageant is Sunday, December 15, we hope you can join! Q<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157314610 BCX0\">uestions to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157314610 BCX0\">Heather Grantham (<a href=\"mailto:hgrantham@hamlinechurch.org\">hgrantham@hamlinechurch.org)<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-573-3-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"13\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-573-3-0-4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><a id=\"sproutgarden\"><\/a><div class=\"image-with-content\" style=\"background-color:#e0e0e0;\"><div class=\"inner-image-with-content flex-element flex-wrap align-flex-vert\"><div class=\"image-with-content-pic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GardenMinistry.png\"><\/div><div class=\"image-with-content-data\" style=\"color:#343537;\"><div class=\"image-with-content-space\"><h2 style=\"color:#a21c36;\">Summer in SPROUT Garden<\/h2><p><p> On Sunday mornings during the summer, we partner with our Hamline University SPROUT garden interns to work in the garden growing produce for our Hamline Midway Elder neighbors. We also explore what it means to be part of God\u2019s creation and to care for it! Children prek-6<sup>th<\/sup> grade are welcome to join. Want to help lead? Look for our Sign Up in June! <\/p>\n<\/p><div class=\"image-with-content-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/sign-up-central\/\" class=\"main-button\">Sign Up!<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-573-3-0-5\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Connect with Us<\/h3>\n<div class=\"flex-element row flex-wrap\"><div class=\"col-3 \">\n<div class=\"custombtn\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n\t   <a class=\"main-button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/connect\/adults\"><span>Adult Spiritual Groups<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-3 \">\n<div class=\"custombtn\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n\t   <a class=\"main-button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/connect\/hamline-university-students\/\"><span>Hamline University Students<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-3 \">\n<div class=\"custombtn\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n\t   <a class=\"main-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/online-prayer-requests\"><span>Prayer Requests<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-3 \">\n<div class=\"custombtn\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n\t   <a class=\"main-button\" href=\"http:\/\/us4.campaign-archive1.com\/home\/?u=9c942327f599cfbd5a83ae112&amp;id=11421a2ff9\"><span>Read the Weekly Newsletter<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Questions? 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