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Children & Families
We believe in loving God and loving others. We believe the Bible can be exciting, worship can be fun, and relationships are important. We want kids to be a big and active part of our United Methodist Church family; they are a vital part of our present as well as our future. Children are invited to worship with us during all our services, but especially our 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services when they can join us for the beginning of worship and then be released to be part of our Children’s Chapel time. Keep reading for more information on programs for children, families, and Nursery care.
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Families of Faith
Families of Faith is a time for families with children in 5th grade and younger to strengthen their walk with Jesus while finding a community at St. John’s.
This program takes a break during the summer months when students are out of school. Check back for our Fall 2025 start date!
We meet on Wednesdays during the school year for an evening program that includes a family meal. Activities include:
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5:00 – 5:45 p.m. – NewSound children's choir rehearsal upstairs
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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 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services following the invitation for Offering. Children in grades K-5 join their families in the first part of worship, then they move upstairs to the Children's Chapel room to experience worship through play, art, music, fun, creativity, movement, service projects, and friendship.
Nursery Care
Free childcare is available during the 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services. Click here to learn more about our Nursery and to see our safety procedures.
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We are always looking for older teens and adults who love kids and want to help in the Nursery. Contact the church office at (505) 883-9717 to find out how you can help.
CONTACT US
For more information, please contact our Children’s and Family Ministries director, Angela Lybarger.