Children, Youth and Families
Hearts on Fire is excited to offer opportunities for children, youth and families who wish to make the assembly a family affair. Infants, children and youth are welcome to attend and participate in any aspect of the assembly with their parents or guardians. We are working to make our worship engaging for all ages. We are also putting together some activities in which families can participate together. We offer a special “kid registration rate” of $50 for children over five years of age who wish to participate in the Assembly. To facilitate family discussion, kids and parents will experience parallel events and subjects (for instance, during Vacation Bible School).
Child Care / Babysitting
For children under the age of five, a Child Care service will be provided. Children will be cared for on the San Francisco State University campus by professionals during specific hours. Children will need to be pre-registered for child care, so that we can accurately plan for an appropriate number of care providers.
Vacation Bible School
Several Bay Area RIC congregations have joined together to offer a Vacation Bible School for children between the ages of 5 and 15. VBS will be offered July 3–5 at Christ Lutheran Church, just a mile from the San Francisco State University Campus, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The VBS is open to any child whose parents are attending Hearts on Fire, as well as local congregations. Counselors will be provided by Mount Cross Lutheran Bible Camp and congregational volunteers. The theme for the VBS will closely follow the theme for Hearts on Fire. The VBS participants will participate in the closing worship on Sunday, July 6. The cost for the VBS will be $40 per child, and $60 for more than one child from a given family. Lunch will be included in the VBS. Children will eat breakfast and dinner with their families at Hearts on Fire.
Youth & Young Adult Pre-Event
Youth and young adults between the ages of 16–22 are especially invited to attend Hearts on Fire. A special pre-event is designed for youth and young adults. Youth and young adults will receive special housing accommodations with other youth and young adults. Screened and trained counselors will help youth and young adults to process the Hearts on Fire experience.
Questions about any of these programs for children, youth, and families? Email assembly@lcna.org for more information.