Christ Community
Kids in Worship
Kids are part of the church, and worship is for them, too.
Kids of All Ages are Always Welcome
Kids of all ages—including babies—are welcome in our worship service. We love having them worship with us. We make room for little voices, busy bodies, wiggles, whispers, and even the occasional cry as children grow in faith and discover that there is a place for them here.
Worship Together
Join us for worship at 10:30 a.m. Kids are welcome to stay with you throughout the service, or explore one of our age-specific options designed to help them engage with God’s Word and grow in faith.
K-2nd Graders
During the Sermon
During the worship service, your K-2nd grader is invited to join us for Small Saints, a special time designed just for them.
During the Passing of the Peace, our Kids staff will invite kids to head out of the Worship Center together. They’ll return after the sermon, before Communion.
And don’t worry if your child runs toward our Kids staff or races back into the Worship Center when Small Saints is over! Passing the Peace is an energetic, joyful part of our service, and we love the movement, excitement, and connection that come with it. Your child doesn’t have to walk quietly or perfectly—we’re glad they’re here.
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Nursery & Preschool
Available During the Entire Worship Service
Whether you choose to keep your little one with you in worship or use our Nursery, we want you to feel welcome and comfortable.
Our worship center has room for strollers, a nursing mother’s room is available and you’re always welcome to stand, walk, or step out to comfort your baby or toddler. We don’t mind the wiggles or the occasional cry—your child is welcome in worship.
Babies
In our Nursery, your baby is rocked, cared for, and played with in a safe, loving environment.
Toddlers
In our Nursery, your Toddler learns that the Bible is God’s Word and that Jesus loves them through songs, sensory play, and story time.
PreK (3-5 years old)
In our PreK Worship Class, preschoolers experience God’s Word through sensory play, repetition, and Gospel-centered teaching designed for young learners. Our goal is for children not only to hear biblical stories and truths, but to begin sharing what they’ve learned with others.
3rd-5th Graders
Worshiping With the Whole Church
Our 3rd–5th graders stay in the worship service with their families from beginning to end. At this age, children are growing in their understanding of what it means to belong to the church, and worshiping alongside the whole congregation helps them see that they are not simply preparing to be part of the church someday—they are part of it now. As they participate in singing, prayer, Scripture, Communion, and the rhythms of worship, they learn what it means to worship God together as a community of faith.
Kids Worship Activities Table
We love having kids in worship—wiggles and all! Our Kids Worship Table offers crayons, clipboards, and a weekly Kids Worship Guide with age-appropriate activities to help children engage with what’s happening in the service. It’s one more way we can help kids participate, listen, and grow as they worship alongside the whole church.
Have a question about Kids in Worship?
Mary Risden
Director of Kids Ministry