COVID-19 UPDATE: Currently, we don't have separate Sunday programming for Grace Kids, but  encourage parents and their children to worship together as a family as we resume in-person worship services.  We'll start some online and midweek children's events in September, so watch your inbox for information!

When Sunday morning programming resumes for Grace Kids, here's how it works:

STEP ONE: VISIT KIDS CHECK-IN

All parents of children (infants-4th grade) will go to a Check-In Kiosk upon arrival (located in the narthex and children's ministry hall). Friendly greeters will help assist you with check-in. If you want touchless checkin, download the KidCheck app on your phone and it'll automatically print when you arrive.

TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD(REN) FOR A KIDCHECK ACCOUNT BEFORE YOU VISIT, CLICK HERE.

STEP TWO: ATTEND WORSHIP (8:15AM or 10:45AM)

• Infants through Preschoolers go directly to their classrooms for age-appropriate teaching and activities. You can learn more here about the Early Childhood Ministries for our infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
• K-4th graders begin in the worship service with parents,  and are dismissed to Children's Church about 25 minutes into the service. During Children's Church, children hear the Bible story in a large group and continue the lesson in small groups based on their grade level. 
• 5th-6th graders (Connect) begin in worship with parents and are dismissed to Children's Church about 25 minutes into the service. This discussion-based class gives older children opportunity to think more deeply and ask questions about the overarching story of redemption and God's covenant promises.  While 5th graders are still a part of Children's Ministry, 6th graders are part of the Youth of Grace.  This class has a secondary goal of bridging these transitional years.

Between services, all children ages 2 years through 5th grade have classes led by dedicated, caring teachers.  According to their age, children learn the books of the Bible, the ABCs of God, how God's kept His promises, and much more.  For infants and toddlers, trained volunteer staff enjoy the opportunity to play, snuggle, read, sing, and pray with our youngest Grace Kids.

After worshiping with parents, elementary kids meet for a God-centered, age-appropriate Bible lesson from the Gospel Project for kids. This curriculum goes through the Bible in three years, connecting each Bible story to the Gospel of Jesus. After the Large Group time, kids head to their classrooms for story review, games, crafts, and discussion, all designed to give understanding to the day's lesson in various ways.