Children of all ages are welcome for all or part of the worship service. We value the importance of children participating in the Sunday morning Worship Service – and it’s okay if they wiggle! 🙂 We have children’s bulletins, children’s Bibles, books, and crayons available in the Worship Center.

“Small Saints” Elementary Message (K – 2nd grade): During the Worship Service, children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade can join us for a special elementary message. During the Passing of the Peace, your child will be directed to leave the Worship Center with our Kids staff (look for the SMALL SAINTS slide on the big screens), and they will return after the sermon, before Communion.

Nursery and Preschool: We offer Nursery (6 weeks – early 2 year olds) and Preschool classes (2 years – Pre-K) during all Sunday Morning Worship Services (year-round) and during the Sunday Morning Classes hour (August – June).

Nursing Mothers Room: We have a room for nursing mothers located on the A-Wing should you need a quieter place to nurse. Feel free to come and go as needed to feed your infant, change a diaper, or rock your little one to sleep. A live video feed of the service is provided in the room.

We offer Sunday Classes for all ages at 9:15 a.m. (August–mid-November; January-May).

Nursery (6 weeks through 2 years old): classes in the A-Wing
Preschool: classes in the A-Wing
Elementary: (Kindergarten through 5th grade): classes in the C-Wing

*Church-wide classes for adults, students, and children are offered year-round, except on holiday weekends, special occasions, December, and during our summer break during the months of June and July. Any Sunday that adult classes are offered, Kids classes will be offered as well.

First-time visitors will be asked to complete a registration sheet giving us important information such as where you can be located, your contact info, any allergies or special needs your child may have, etc. Your child will be given a name tag sticker that has a security code on it, and you will be given a sticker with a matching code. When you arrive at the check-in desk, we’ll be there – happy to walk you through everything!

When you return to check your child out after the service or class, the supervisor will confirm that the codes match to ensure your child’s safety.

Absolutely! We welcome all children. Because we create an individualized plan for each child with special needs, communication is key to helping us minister to your child. Please feel free to contact us prior to your first visit so that we can answer your questions, listen to your needs, and be prepared to welcome your child. If you do not have time to contact us prior to your visit, be sure to communicate any immediate needs when you register your child. We will be happy to follow up with you during the week to learn more about your child.
For questions or assistance, contact Mary at 615-469-2291 or by email [email protected]

As we celebrate the Lord’s Supper every week, it’s perfectly understandable that many children (and parents!) may have questions about Communion. Read our Communion FAQ to understand the process, contacts, and answer any questions you may have.