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Children’s worship

He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.” Matthew 18:2-6

Church Street’s children’s ministry is a vibrant and fun way for our littlest disciples to engage in the glory of God. From children’s worship during our Sunday services to Vacation Bible School and our beautiful children’s choirs and services, Church Street welcomes all of His children.

Children’s Activities + Events

And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them. ~ Mark 10:16

Throughout the year, Church Street offers a variety of activities and events just for our children, including:

  • Sunday School and Children’s Worship: Ages 3 through 5th grade (Youth starts in 6th grade). Nursery care is provided during worship for children. Children’s Worship with Church Street pastors happens in all services (except on Holy Communion Sundays), and children are invited to join our Children’s Director after Children’s Worship in the Nave for activities.
  • Children’s Sundays: Children lead all aspects of worship, as well as performaing a skit they have worked on for weeks.
  • Blessing of the Backpacks & Promotion Sunday: Back-to-School worship in which we prepare our minds and hearts for a new year of learning.
  • 3rd Grade Bibles: Every child, at the beginning of their 3rd grade year, gets their own engraved bible to study and annotate.
  • Fall Festival Potluck: A beloved family afternoon for children ages 0-99!
  • Thanksgiving Baskets: Members of all ages are invited to join us in the gym to help pack food for our neighbors in need.
  • Christmas and Easter Activities: Provided for children and youth throughout these most holy seasons.
  • 4th and 5th Grade Retreat: A time for kids in 4th adn 5th grade, and their familiy, to relax and spend time getting to know each other outside the church walls.
  • Camp Hogwarts: A two-day magical camp that draws parallels between the themes of Harry Potter to our faith.
  • Vacation Bible School: Each summer, Church Street hosts a four-night inclusive Bible School experience for our young people, ages 4 through rising 6th grade (free dinner included!)

Contact

For more information about Church Street’s Children’s Ministry, please contact Director of Children’s Ministries Katryn Bancroft at 865-521-0282 or kbancroft@churchstreetumc.org.

Music Opportunities For Kids

Chorister Choir: For children in 3rd through 5th grade. The Chorister Choir participates in worship monthly.
Vocal training and musical skills are primary goals for this choir.

Primary Choir: For children in 1st and 2nd grade. Music fundamentals are emphasized through games, singing and related activities.

Kinder Choir: For children in Kindergarten through 4th grade. There are short 6 to 7 week sessions in the fall & spring.

Learn more about out music program here.