At Advent, we believe faith development happens at all ages. Our mission is helping kids and families grow in faith together. We do this when we:
- Love God.
- Love Others.
- Go Share.
Advent Kids
ADVENT KIDS
Experiences for children to explore faith by connecting to God and others.
Sunday Morning LifeGroups
LifeGroups are one way we help children connect to each other and to God, to build their faith foundation. We meet to learn God’s story and to respond to God’s word through story, song, games, crafts, laughter, and discussion.
Each class has a sign indicating the grade or age level. Please let the teachers know of any allergies or special concerns. We are an inclusive congregation and will work with you to accommodate any special learning needs your child might have. We encourage parents to partner with our classes by serving in the classroom as a lead or assisting in the lesson time.
Checking in Your Child on Sunday Mornings: We use an electronic check-in system for your child’s safety. Please check-in all children using the system and be sure to keep your parent pick-up tag. Check-in begins 15 minutes before each service begins at 8:45am (9:00am service) and 10:15am (10:30am service).
SUNDAYS @ 9:00am
Who: K3 – 5th grade. All ages and grades promote once a year in the fall.
What: Kids LifeGroups include a time of worship through teaching, singing, games, crafts, and LifeGroup time.
Where: The Education Building
SUNDAYS @ 10:30am
Who: K3 – 5th grade. All ages and grades promote once a year in the fall.
What: Kids LifeGroups include a time of worship through teaching, singing, games, crafts, and LifeGroup time.
Where: The Education Building
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EVENTS AND MILESTONES
Each year, Advent Kids hosts community events and milestone events for our Advent Kids families. Check out these events below:
Yearly Community Events
- Back to School Bash
- Trunk or Treat
- Eggventure
- VBS
Milestone Events
- Baptism
- PreK Celebration
- Second Grade Bible Presentation
- 5th Grade Send Off
NURSERY CARE
Ministry care for children 6 weeks - 3 years
Nursery care is provided for babies 6 weeks through 3 years on Sunday Mornings in the Education Building. Nursery Care is available every Sunday for all worship services. Our young babies and toddlers are lovingly cared for by a team of staff and volunteers. We consider our Nursery at Advent not to be childcare, but to be a ministry both to the child and the parent.
Nursery Requirements
- All bags must be labeled with the child’s name.
- We ask parents not bring food into the nursery due to the risk of food allergies (bottles of formula or breastmilk are acceptable).
- If a snack is needed, we provide Cheerios, Goldfish and water.
- If your child is potty training or potty trained, please make sure you bring a change of clothes, just in case!
- Please let the nursery staff know of any special needs your child might have. We will do our best to accommodate them.
- We ask that only well children attend nursery.
Midweek at Advent
Midweek childcare will only be for those enrolled in Disciples’ Path or in a Wednesday night Adult LifeGroup for children ages 6 weeks – 5th grade. Childcare will be from 6:30pm – 7:30pm for Wednesday night LifeGroups or Disciples’ Path. If you are interested in joining a Wednesday night LifeGroup, contact Pete Aubin for more details.
Who: Children whose parents/guardians are in Disciples Path or Wednesday night LifeGroup.
When: Wednesdays from 6:30pm- 7:30pm
Where: Education Building
Faith Formation Class
The Faith Formation life group also meets during Midweek at Advent. Faith Formation is for anyone in grades 2nd through 5th grades. This is a time to dive deeper in our faith and teach core principles of Christianity. We will begin the fall session by studying Psalm 23. Check in and drop off as usual in the education building. Bring the kids to room E108/E111 as early as 6:15pm.
Who: Children in 2nd-5th Grade
When: Wednesdays from 6:30pm- 7:30pm
Where: Education Building, E108/E111
Safe Sanctuary
We provide Safe Sanctuary training and do background checks on all those who are in ministry with our children. Please contact the church office for further information.
GET CONNECTED
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