The purpose of the Early Childhood Ministries is to afford each child the opportunity to experience the love and acceptance of Jesus Christ through a caring Christian environment staffed by people who are dedicated to affirming each child as a unique child of God and to encourage spiritual, social, intellectual, emotional, and physical development with respect for that uniqueness.

The Philosophy of Early Childhood Ministries aims to expand the child's perception of God, of himself, of other people, and of the physical world in which God has placed him.  

Activities and experiences will be oriented to goals specified in the curriculum guidelines, and a balance among large group, small group, and individual work and play will be incorporated in to each day's indoor and outdoor activities. 

Children will be given freedom to create, explore, and to experiment in their world of reality and to accept individual differences.  Opportunities will be provided for each child to learn to make choices and to foster his independence.

Lutheran Ministry in Christ Church was organized in 1972.  The congregation is active in the community service as reflected in its numerous and varied ministries.  One of its most visible educational ministries is its preschool program.  Since its inception in 1976 as a "Mother's Morning off" co-op, the Early Childhood Ministries has grown to include both part-time and full-time programs for infants to five years of age.  Over 200 children and their families are touched by this outreach ministry each year.