I haven't done scientific study, or even run the numbers, but just looking out at the congregation on any given Sunday morning, I think it's fair to say that the average age of folks in worship has been trending downward. I don't have any solid reasons as to why that is, though I suspect having had a pregnant pastor in recent memory doesn't hurt in that department.
I love that we have so many young (and young at heart) people in worship. I know there are plenty of congregations in which the expectation would be that the littlest ones all go to the nursery and the elementary-school aged children would head either to Sunday School or "Children's Church." I am thankful that the habit/culture of CtK is for as many children as possible to stay in worship as much as possible. (Yes, the screaming tantrums might necessitate a brief departure, but I am grateful the default position is "Everyone in worship.")
Here's a great blog post from another mom, on keeping kids in worship: Dear Parents With Young Children.
Enjoy!
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