Partnering with Parents
Raising kids comes with endless questions, and you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Our Kids Ministry provides a welcoming space where children can make friends, explore big questions, and discover their worth in Jesus—while giving you a space to connect with others and dive deeper in your own faith. With background-checked volunteers and secure check-in, we’ve created an environment where kids feel safe, seen and are excited to return
Fall Sunday Mornings
(Begins August 16)
| Age Group | 9:30 | 11:00 |
| Nursery (0 – 20 months) | B-16 | B-16 |
| Toddlers (20 months – 3 years) | B-18 | B-18 |
| Pre-K (3 years on or before 8/31/26) | B-19 | B-19 |
| Kids Worship (Kinder – 2nd Grade) | B-17 | Sanctuary/B-17 |
| 1st Grade | B-15 | Sanctuary/B-17 |
| 2nd and 3rd Grade | B-21 | Sanctuary/B-17 |
| 4th and 5th Grade | LL-11 | Sanctuary |
Check in & Safety
Room check-in begins 15 minutes before the start of each service and remains open throughout the service. You may check in via an iPad at one of our kiosks or at the kids welcome desk. Upon check-in you will receive a name tag for your child and a label for yourself. You will be required to present this label before the child will be returned to you. For security reasons, older children may not pick up a child under 5 years of age, even by presenting the label.
Please make sure all items your baby or child has are properly labeled (diapers, bottles, bags, pacifiers). If a child is upset and not able to be consoled, or if we need your presence in your child’s room, we will notify you by text message.
9:30 a.m.: Although kids may attend church with their families, this is our primary hour for grade specific Christian education from ages nursery through Fifth Grade that nurtures the faith of the kids. Our rooms will be available for check-in by 9:15 a.m. Sunday School classes for all elementary ages during this service will conclude at 10:40 a.m., at which time you can pick up your elementary children. Children ages Pre-K and under can remain in their rooms if their parents are staying to attend the next worship service.
11 a.m.: Kids ages nursery through Pre-K go to their regular classrooms at the start of the service. Elementary children are encouraged to begin the service in worship with their family for a time of musical praise, worship and prayer. Midway through the service, children in kindergarten through second grade will be invited to join our Kids team for their own time of teaching and activities in room B-17, or they may remain in the service. If a parent wishes to attend an adult class during this hour, we have a special plan for your child. Please contact Emily Rhodes at 634.0337, ext. 2026, or erhodes@eastminster.org to coordinate.
Wednesday Nights
(August 19 – November 18)
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Child care for birth – Pre-K in the Kids Classroom B-11.
Kids Programming for kids Kindergarten – 5th Grade in Middle School Basement.
Our childcare and classroom programs provide a safe and fun atmosphere for children to build relationships, grow in their knowledge of God, and learn how to use their faith at school and at home. This mid-week program helps kids to let off some steam, refocus and remember to be Christ followers throughout the week.
Registration is not required
At Eastminster, our “Generation to Generation” value means we’re committed to passing faith to the next generation – and that starts with you! Serving with Eastminster Kids is the perfect way to invest in little ones while showing them Jesus’ love, and it’s a great example of service for your own children.
Flexible Options All service opportunities are team-based, giving you flexibility in how often you serve or when you need time off. We’ll make sure your role fits your schedule!
Interested in Volunteering? Contact Emily Rhodes at erhodes@eastminster.org
Upcoming Kids Events
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