Children and Family Ministries
Every church in our area is wrestling with the challenges of COVID. Since restrictions took effect, our Children and Family Ministry has sought ways to facilitate meaningful connection for our families. The challenges of social-distancing and screen-time burnout have made it difficult to establish strong rhythms of ministry for our families.
For 2021, this is something we intend to change. Currently, we are in the midst of evaluating our ministries in preparation for hiring a new staff member to lead our Children and Family Ministry. In addition to this, we are seeking to develop new opportunities for resources and connection that we hope to roll out early this spring. We look forward to providing more information about these initiatives soon. Please stay tuned!
For 2021, this is something we intend to change. Currently, we are in the midst of evaluating our ministries in preparation for hiring a new staff member to lead our Children and Family Ministry. In addition to this, we are seeking to develop new opportunities for resources and connection that we hope to roll out early this spring. We look forward to providing more information about these initiatives soon. Please stay tuned!
Church of the Atonement Children's Library
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How many books can be checked out at a time? Atonement children may borrow up to 3 books at a time. Guests may borrow 1 book at a time. (Please fill out a contact form.) This allows all Atonement children and guests the opportunity to check out books.
How long can I keep my borrowed books? Books can be checked out from the library for 1 week. If you need more time, please ask our librarians to extend your time. When is the library open? The library is staffed Sundays from 8:30-9:20am and 12-12:30 pm, and the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month from 9:30-11:30 am. |
Atonement families can visit the library at any time. Please sign in on the clipboard at the library checkout counter so that we have a record of library usage. Office staff can let you into the building Monday-Friday, 11am - 4:30pm. Please ring the doorbell at the main entrance (lower narthex) to be buzzed in.
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Who can check out a book? Anyone attending Atonement on Sunday mornings is eligible to check out books. If you are a first-time visitor or are checking out books for the first time, please fill out the Children’s Library Family Contact Information at the checkout counter.
How do I find a book that is right for me? All book spines have a colored sticker:
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How can I contact a librarian? Email: [email protected]
How can I find out if the library has a book that I’m looking for? Check out our online catalog: https://www.librarything.com/catalog/coa-kids
How can I find out if the library has a book that I’m looking for? Check out our online catalog: https://www.librarything.com/catalog/coa-kids
Links for Parents
Parenting Christian Kids, Children’s Ministry Edition
Church of Atonement’s monthly newsletter for families.
Montgomery County Public Schools Division of Early Childhood Services
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/earlychildhood/
Information about Prekindergarten, Head Start, and Kindergarten registration
Child Find of Montgomery County
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/specialed/childfind.shtm
Identification and services for young children with disabilities
Locate Childcare
http://www.marylandfamilynetwork.org/programs-services/locate/
Resource for locating childcare providers
Church of Atonement’s monthly newsletter for families.
Montgomery County Public Schools Division of Early Childhood Services
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/earlychildhood/
Information about Prekindergarten, Head Start, and Kindergarten registration
Child Find of Montgomery County
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/specialed/childfind.shtm
Identification and services for young children with disabilities
Locate Childcare
http://www.marylandfamilynetwork.org/programs-services/locate/
Resource for locating childcare providers