Kids Ministry
Children are born with an innate sense of wonder and faith that is real and authentic. As teachers and leaders our role is to provide a foundation of experiences on which children build a life of learning and growth toward a mature and vital faith.
Sunday Child Care
Location: Nursery
Child Care Staff provide warm and engaging care for children in a fun play setting every Sunday during worship. Child Care begins at 8:30am and is offered through 11:30am. We welcome you to bring your children ages 0-5 yrs. to the Nursery for child care anytime during this time.
We have childcare available for all elementary ages from 8:30am-10:00am for adults who would like to attend the Adult Bible Study class at 8:30am.
Kid’s Sunday School
Sunday School Overview
September through May
Kid’s Sunday School is from the first Sunday in September after Labor Day Weekend to the end of May. Kids Sunday School is during the worship service. Families are invited to check-in their children before worship in the Rainbow Room (in the back of the Sanctuary). During worship kids will be invited to go with their Sunday School teachers to class, where parents will pick them up when worship is over.
Summer Break: June-August
Kid’s Sunday School is on break during the summer months (Fall kick off for Sunday School is the Sunday after Labor Day weekend). Families are encouraged to bring their kids to participate in the 10:00am worship service. During the sermon time kids can choose to go to Bartholomew Hall for a group activity and return to worship with their families when the sermon is over.
Sunday School Class
3yrs to Kinder
Location: Outreach Room
Our goal in Sunday School is to teach children the stories of the Bible and about God’s unconditional love. It is a space where we read stories, share and discuss what we learned, sing and pray, and engage in fun and exciting activities together. We are currently using the “Big Faith” Curriculum from Cokesbury.
Sunday School Class
1st to 3rd Grade
Location: Community Room
Our 1st to 3rd graders use the “Big Faith” curriculum and are encouraged to begin reading the bible stories in class and serving in worship as acolytes. Class has a variety of activities including bible story exploration and discussion, crafts, prayer and fun activities together. We read from the CEB Deep Blue Kids bible.
Sunday School Class
4th to 8th Grade
Location: Diversity RoomOur 4th– 8th graders use the “Big Faith” curriculum with activities designed to capture attention and instill lifelong Bible skills in older elementary children. It connects children to the Bible, it speaks to children’s lives today, and helps them apply their faith. We read from the CEB Deep Blue Kids bible. Every student receives their own CEB Deep Blue Kids bible.
What to Expect on Sunday
Kids & Youth Sunday School is during the 10:00am worship service.
Sunday School Procedures for Families:
1) Adults check in kids before worship (9:45am-9:55am). Check-In location is in the Rainbow Room (back of sanctuary). For first time families you will be asked to fill out our Registration Form for each child. The check-in adult will receive a name tag which will match the child and will be required for pick up. New families can fill out the Emergency Form ahead of time as well by following the link.
2) During worship: kids and youth will stay for the first part of worship. Then, they will then be prompted to join their teachers in the Rainbow Room/Library and depart to their classes. Sunday School ages and locations are outlined below.
3) Adults pick up children after worship. We ask that you come straight to the Sunday School rooms and playground after worship to pick up you child.
Sunday School Classes:
3yrs – Kinder: Outreach Room
1st – 3rd Grade: Community Room
4th-8th Grade: Diversity Room