John Westerhoff, a leading educator in the Episcopal Church believes that children are necessary in worship.

Relax! God put the wiggle in children...don't feel you have to suppress it in God's house.

Help your child find the pages in the prayer book. It is okay if they stand on the pew to see and sing.

Always remember that the way we welcome children in church directly affects the way they respond to church, God and Christ. Let them know that they are at home in this liturgy of praise and thanksgiving.