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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 starts again on September 10th, we hope to see you there!
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.
Special Programs
Community Service Night | August 29
Join us on Friday, August 29th at 6:00pm for this hands-on service event where we'll assemble hygiene kits for Albuquerque Healthcare for the Homeless and pack lunch bags for those in need. You'll also take home a prepared care kit to give directly to someone experiencing homelessness in our community. This is a perfect opportunity for families, individuals, and groups to come together and make a real difference for our neighbors. While we serve others, we'll enjoy complimentary frito pie, drinks, and cookies. All ages are welcome.
Family Promise Night | October 24
The Children & Families Ministry will host dinner for Family Promise on Friday, October 24. Family Promise of Albuquerque addresses the root causes of family homelessness. St. John's partners with them monthly to provide meals to families in need. To learn more about how your family can help, contact Director Angela Lybarger at ChildrensDirector@stjohns-abq.org.
Fall Festival | October 26
Mark your calendars for the Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat, Sunday October 26th at St. John's United Methodist Church. We will have candy, games, costumes, prizes, snacks, and so much fun! Please invite your friends and families with children to come and join us for this wonderful family fun night, hosted by St. John's Youth Group.
Christmas Program
Every year, St. John's has a Family Christmas Eve service that features a pageant from the children in the Children & Families Ministry. Join us in-person and online for this special Christmas service, and mark your calendar with the dates below to have your child participate.
Christmas Program Rehearsals
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11/8 from 9:00-10:30 am
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11/15 from 9:00-10:30 am
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12/7 from 12:30-2:30 pm (with lunch provided in Sonshine Café)
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12/13 from 9:00-10:30 am
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12/20 from 9:00-11:00 am
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Family Christmas Eve Service will be held on December 24 at 3pm. Invite family and friends to join us!
CONTACT US
For more information, please contact our Children’s and Family Ministries director, Angela Lybarger.