Every child is perfectly created by God, loved by God, and can share God’s love in the world. We help your family create this foundation of faith by engaging sacred scripture, hands-on experiential learning for children, and family resources.
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Sunday Programs
for Children
All children of all ages are welcome in all of our worship services. See services times and get directions here.
Children’s Worship at 9 am and 11 am for preschoolers (in south preschool wing) and elementary (outside on playground) is child-focused and child-led. Our year-long series, The Heart of God, bringing a fresh approach to growing a lifelong relationship with God. Kids will explore God’s character throughout the Bible and learn how God transforms them from the inside out. Kids discover what it means to reflect God’s Heart in everyday life. All ages will experience the same scripture and theme each week, allowing for conversation in the family throughout the week.
Cribs–Pre-K Fours | Children’s Worship at 9 and 11am | Playground Faith at 10am
Preschoolers can play, learn, hear Bible stories and engage in hands-on faith experiences from 8:45am to after 11am traditional worship each Sunday.
Kindergarten-5th Grade | 10 am
Discovery is our hands-on, experiential learning program for elementary ages. Each week we will Dig In to the stories of who God is. Every week we provide new opportunities to learn about Jesus and put our faith into action.
Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Graders | 11 am | Third Floor
Friendships and faith development are both changing during this critical period. Bridge gives this age group a chance to grow in faith and bridge into the Youth program. Join us at 11 am for Bridge AM where we explore God’s Story each week. Bridge PM meets at 5 pm on Sundays and we discuss, serve, play, and gather as a community. Click Here for Bridge PM Calendar Nov-May 2024
As a guest at UCC, we invite you to check in with our reception desk staff for a nametag and an opportunity for you to provide us with important safety information regarding your child.
Guests may also check in at any of our Children’s Check-In sites.
Drop Off and Pick up for Preschool in Walker Hall Hallway outside South Preschool Wing.
Drop off and pick up for Elementary in room 211.
Each child will have a guardian receipt printed. You can choose to have more than one guardian receipt printed if you plan to divide and conquer pickup after worship. When you return to pick up your child, please present your guardian receipt to the UCC staff member in the classroom.
Children’s Worship will incorporate the elements of communion, too.
All ages are welcome at Christ’s table, including children. We encourage children to take part in the Lord’s Supper, when the family feels they are ready, as they are an important part of our worshiping community.
Due to limited building availability because of the construction of the Cornerstone Project, Kids Adventure camp and Mission VBS have been canceled for 2024. This was a difficult decision for the church staff to make as this is always the highlight of the summer.
We are excited to begin working on the next year’s camp when we will be in our new spaces and be able to be back and better than ever! Save the date for Summer 2025- for Kids Adventure Camp – Fruitful.
Join us on Family Service Sunday to serve together. ALL ages can serve. The next date is April 21, 2024.
Parents and caregivers, enjoy three hours of uninterrupted time as your children enjoy a fun evening of programming with Children’s Ministries. Our programs will engage infants to fifth graders with time to play, learn, and have fun together.
$5 child/$10 total per family. Registration required.
Registration for April 12th will open on March 5th.
Click here to fill out the medical release form ( needed once per year)
Due to limited building availability because of the construction of the Cornerstone Project, Summer Fun has been canceled for 2024.
Help celebrate your child’s growth — and lead them in discipleship — all through their young life.
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