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Children & Families
We believe in loving God and loving others. We believe that the Bible should never be boring, worship can be fun, and that relationships are key. We want kids to be a big part of our United Methodist Church family which is filled with adventure, love, hope, and joy in the midst of everyday life. Children are invited to worship with us at all our services, but especially our 9:30am and 11am services where they can join us for the beginning of worship, and then be released for a special Children's Worship time. Read more about our Children's Worship and our Nursery Care, available for children 2 years old and under.
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Families of Faith
Families of Faith is a time for families with young children to strengthen their walk with Jesus while finding a community at St. John's. We meet on Wednesdays during the school year for an evening program that includes a family meal:
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5:00 – 5:45 p.m. – NewSound children's choir rehearsal with Assistant Music Director Erin Donegan
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5:45 – 6:00 p.m. – Kids head down to the Café, get some yummy dinner & meet at the “Kids’ Table”
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6:00 – 6:30 p.m. – Meet & eat for Kids’ Bible Club (Kindergarten – 5th grade)
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6:15 p.m. – Nursery open for children 6 weeks through 4 years old for parents in Chancel Choir
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6:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir rehearsal for parents begins
Children's Chapel
Children's Chapel is offered at the 9:30 and 11 a.m. services following the offering. Children join their families in the first part of worship and then go to the Children's Chapel to enjoy worship in the ways that kids experience their world: through play, art, music, fun, creativity and friendship.
Nursery Care
Free childcare is provided at all three worship services (at 8:15am, 9:30am, and 11:00am). Click here to learn more about our Nursery, and see our safety procedures.
We are always looking for adults who love kids, are wanting to be "adopted grandparents", or others to help in the nursery. Contact the office to find out how you can help!
Grow and Serve Together
Be sure to read our newsletter Disciple Connections, check our website, or ask to be added to our Children and Family ministry newsletter to see all the fun things coming for children and their families here at St. John’s. We are creating take home experiences as well as planning opportunities for families to serve together. Use the signup box below to receive our Children and Families newsletter.
CONTACT US
For more information about our programs for children and families, send a message to our Children's Director Angela Lybarger.