Children’s Church
Children’s Church (Preschool–5th Grade)
Interactive Worship • Storytelling • Creativity • Faith in Action
Psalm 100:2
“Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing.”
Welcome
Children’s Church is a place where children experience worship in hands-on, meaningful, and age-appropriate ways. It helps children connect what they hear in worship with how they live through story, creativity, prayer, and community.
Worship Flow (11:00am Rhythm)
- Children begin in Sanctuary with families
- participate in “Time with Children”
- Are dismissed to Children’s Church downstairs
- Continue worship engagement through creative response
Age-Based Groups
Children are welcomed into age-appropriate groups designed to support their learning and engagement:
- Preschool–1st Grade – story, play, and early faith formation
- 2nd–5th Grade – deeper engagement with Scripture through discussion and creative response
Groups may adjust based on attendance and ministry needs.
What Children Experience
Each week children engage in:
🎭 Storytelling that brings Scripture to life
🎨 Art and creative response activities
🎶 Music, singing, and joyful praise
🙏 Prayer and reflection
🤝 Group games and community building
Worship Workshop (4th–5th Grade)
On select Communion Sundays, 4th–5th graders are invited to a special Worship Workshop experience.
This time helps children:
• Learn more about worship practices
• Understand Communion in an age-appropriate way
• Reflect on worship themes in a deeper setting
Children return to the sanctuary in time for Communion with their families.
Why It Matters
Children’s Church helps children:
• Connect worship with everyday life
• Grow in understanding of God’s love
• Build confidence in expressing faith
• Practice kindness and inclusion
• Experience church as a safe, joyful community
Activity Support
Children’s bulletins and activity materials are available each week to help children engage during worship and Children’s Church.
Age Group
Preschool through 5th Grade
Contact
Jennifer Manrod
Director of Children’s Ministries
jennifer@wpcknox.org
865-584-3957