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We encourage children from birth to fifth grade to pursue God while honoring our core values:
Wonder: We encourage children to explore God and our faith stories, asking questions while feeling supported in the classroom. Imagination: We honor imagination as a gift from God and allow our youngest believers to follow where the Holy Spirit leads. Play: Play is the vocation of children who are natural leaders in building community and friendship. We host family events to foster community and fellowship while sharing God's love. Celebration: Part of our ministry strategy is to mark Faith Milestones with joy, recognizing children within worship as we commemorate the spiritual development of each believer. |
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Godly Play Sunday School | 9:50 AM (August-June)
Grades Pre-K4 to 1st Grade | Room 226 Grades 2nd Grade to 5th Grade | Room 202 You are invited to delve into the enchanting world of Godly Play and unlock the power of storytelling, wonder, and spiritual discovery. Join us for an extraordinary journey where children engage in meaningful, hands-on encounters with sacred stories. Contact: Christy Merritt Joyful Noise Children's Choir Wednesdays at 5:45-6:30 PM | Room 228 Join our vibrant children's choir where kids grow in faith, friendship, and music! Joyful Noise is a fun and welcoming place to learn songs that celebrate God's love and bring joy to others. Rehearsals are full of energy and excitement! Come make a Joyful Noise with us! Contact: Chelsea Spits Compass Kids Children's Fellowship Sundays During Worship After the Children's Moment On Sunday, children will leave after the Children's Moment to go to the playground or the Indoor Playroom to enjoy social time together. Volunteers supervise children in their play space and then return with the children at the end of worship. Contact: Rev. Kena Newkirk Milestone Ministry Northbrook's Milestones Ministry partners with parents to guide the spiritual formation of young believers. We mark faith development by giving children patches to wear on their Milestone Stoles. Milestone opportunities include: 3rd Grade Bibles, Communion Workshops, Acolyte Training, and Learning the Creed. Contact: Rev. Kena Newkirk |
Nursery Care
Rooms 225 & 227 | 8:30 AM - Noon | Ages 0-4 Children will receive loving care from trained and screened nursery staff and enjoy fun activities. Please Note, through July nursery opens at 10:30 AM For midweek childcare, please see Parents' Time Out. Contact: Jodi Tomassi Holy Baptism We cherish baptism as the sacrament that lovingly ushers us into a life with God. We would love to support your family in baptizing your child. Click here to find out What We Believe. Contact: Rev. Kena Newkirk Acolyte Ministry | 2nd-5th Grade Children invited to learn how to serve God and the church in this vital role. An acolyte must attend two training sessions. Contact: Leslie Bowers |
Safety Considerations
Northbrook UMC believes that the spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being of our children, youth, and vulnerable adults is imperative. All workers and volunteers complete Safe Sanctuaries training, a background check, and volunteer reverence from every two years, and many of our staff and volunteers have also completed CPR and first aid training.
Northbrook UMC believes that the spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being of our children, youth, and vulnerable adults is imperative. All workers and volunteers complete Safe Sanctuaries training, a background check, and volunteer reverence from every two years, and many of our staff and volunteers have also completed CPR and first aid training.
