We’re so excited for Easter! It’s a BIG Sunday around here for sure. We know that sometimes when you’re visiting a new place, there are the extra details of “What do I do with my kids?” and “What should I expect?” and the anxiety of the unknown. Hopefully this will answer some of your questions!
FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
There is plenty of space in the back of the Worship Center for car seats, strollers, and rocking babes in arms. We have tables and chairs around the back of the Worship Center that are nice spread out on – these are a favorite of many families so arrive early if you want to claim a table! 🙂 An audio feed of the service will be running in the Gathering Space (our lobby area) — we do ask you to be sensitive to others in the service and exit the Worship Center if your child is crying or making a lot of noise. Changing tables are available in the handicap stall of both the women’s and men’s restrooms as well as the nursery. Extra diapers and supplies are available in the nursery if you need them. There is a child-size toilet in the nursery for the young ones who are potty training.
AGES 0-2
A nursery is available for children ages 0-2yrs at all three Easter services. The nursery is not staffed, but parents are always welcome to step out of the services and sit with their child in the nursery.
AGES 3YRS – 3RD GRADE
At 8:30am and 9:45am, there is a special time in the worship services called “the Children’s Message” where the children are invited to the front of the stage for a short age-appropriate message, prayer, and a special gift bag. They are then dismissed back to their parents for the remainder of the service.
At the 11am service, children ages 3 years to 3rd grade are invited to attend a special time of worship called “Explorers”. Children begin in the large service with their families. After the opening worship songs, the children are dismissed to room 135 to attend a special time of worship created for them. Volunteers walk the children back to the room, but parents are always welcome to tag along to see the room or help their child feel more comfortable. The children are then picked up in that same room following the conclusion of the service.
Sunday School
There is no Sunday School on Easter Sunday. On regular Sundays, classes for all ages run from 9:45-10:45, as well as the nursery for ages 0-2yrs.
Family & Children Ministry
To learn more about our ministries for families and children, visit here.
We Love Kids
Our church is laid back enough that we’re not bothered by children! They are just as much a part of the Body of Christ as adults. If they want to dance during the worship, let them dance! If you need to go in and out of the service to attend to them, that’s okay! We’re used to it! No big deal. We just want you go be comfortable and able to parent your kids however you feel you need to.
VBS
This summer we have an exciting VBS (Vacation Bible School) program planned for July 14-18. VBS is for kids ages 3 to 5th grade. Learn more here.
Questions?
Ask away!