children's ministries
Children Are Valued at Grace
Children are valued by God and in our church community. At Grace, we meet children where they are, and celebrate the presence and engagement of children in all aspects of our Christian community. We provide quality child care, Sunday School classes, and special events throughout the year. Please contact Pastor Kim Neace, Pastor of Children and Family Ministries, at kim.neace@peopleofgrace.org or 630-355-1748 x 3241 for more information.
Register Now
Fall will be upon us soon! Registration for the new school year is up and open. Please register your child/youth for all children and youth programming. This includes Sunday Fundays, KinderTot, Confirmation, Sunday mornings, and all of the music options for children and youth. CLICK HERE to register.
Children's Faith Formation
Nursery
During 8:00AM and 10:30AM worship for 6 week-olds to 4-year olds in Room 130
During 9:00AM worship for 6 week-olds to 4-year olds in Room 130
Children Faith Formation Hour
9:15AM to 10:15AM in Room 122
Grow Curriculum for 2-year olds to 4-year olds and Kindergarten to 5th Grade (age by September 1, 2024)
(Please note: there will be no class on 9/15/24, 12/1/24, 12/22/24, 12/29/24, 3/30/25, 4/6/25, and 4/20/25. These are times to worship as a family.)
Sunday Fundays
9:15AM to 10:15AM in Fellowship Hall on the 3rd Sunday of the month
Vacation Bible Camp type themed days on the 3rd Sunday of the month (except November and February) including fun, games, snack, crafts, and lesson for children 3-years old and fully potty trained to12th grade. (2- years olds welcome with adult.) Register at peopleofgrace.org/sundayfunday.
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October 20 - Serving: Crop Walk
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December 15 - Christmas Party
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January 19 - Snow Day
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March 16 - Leprechaun Day
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May 18 - Lego Day
Growing in Faith Together
9:15AM to 10:15AM in Fellowship Hall
Parents, grandparents, caregivers, and families are invited to the children and youth Faith Formation hour to be with their children, grandchildren, and youth on the 3rd Sunday of the month in November and February. Growing in Faith Together (GIFT) is a gift of time for the family unit to learn and practice how to grow in faith together through a hands-on, interactive, and fun way to incorporate faith-filled and positive conversations into your daily routines. Please register at peopleofgrace.org/gift.
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November 17 - Advent
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February 16 - Lent
Faith, Food, and Fun
This is an intergenerational event that takes place quarterly for the whole church including food, faith based activities, and lots of fun!
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October 20 - Serving: Crop Walk at 11:30AM to 12:45 PM in Fellowship Hall $10 per person
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February and June – stay tuned for more details
Kindertot
9:30AM to 10:30 AM in Room 122 on the 4th Monday of the month**
Grab your favorite adult(s) and come have some themed Bible fun! Each week will have a different theme that includes play, music, a story, a prayer, and building relationships with other Kindertots and their favorite adults. Friends and neighbors are invited and welcome to be part of the fun. It's a great time to hang out and get to know others in a play setting. Please register at peopleofgrace.org/kindertot.
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September 23 - Fall into Fun
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October 28 - Knights (Halloween Fun)
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November 25 - Thankfulness
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December 16 - Christmas Party (**please note this is the 3rd Monday)
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January 27 - Snow Day
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February 24 - Constructing our Faith
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March 24 - Messy Masterpiece
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April 28 - Earth Day
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May 26 - Lego Day
All dates are subject to change. Please check back frequently for updates.
All Abilities Welcome!
Open Doors Ministry (ODM) provides support for those with special needs. Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me." We are blessed to have children of all abilities and we nurture, support, and welcome them with joy! We work hand in hand with our Open Doors Ministry which supports children with varying abilities so they grow closer to God and can fully participate in the life of the church. Please contact Nicole Zaccaria, Director of Open Doors Ministry, at nicole.zaccaria@peopleofgrace.org with questions or for more information.
You are welcome here and we look forward to seeing and/or meeting you and your child(ren).
Upcoming Children's Ministry Events
Fall Festival
Register at peopleofgrace.org/fallfestival
Sunday, September 15 from 11:30AM to 1:30PM
Everyone is invited to the Fall Festival for all ages on Sunday, September 15 at 11:30AM to 1:30PM. Come for Belgian horse drawn hay rides, petting zoo, inflatables, crafts, lunch, and more! Tickets are $5.00 each (children 2 & under free). Families of 4 or more are offered a family ticket for $20.00. Families of 8 or more are asked to purchase multiple family tickets. Ticket price includes entry, lunch, and all activities at the festival! Please contact Gaye Lynn Loufek at gayelynn.loufek@peopleofgrace.org with questions.
Mum Sale at Fall Festival
We will offer 9" Red, Yellow, Purple/Lavender, Orange/Bronze, and White mums for sale ($16.00/each). Please click here to complete your order and plan to pick-up at Fall Festival on September 15 between 11:30AM to 1:30PM in the lower lot of Grace UMC. Sales of mums benefit Youth Summer Missions.*All mums NOT picked up by September 18 will be donated or sold on first come first served basis.*
Fall Festival Volunteers NEEDED!
Come join the fun, AND HELP BRING THE FUN by serving at the event! Many opportunities are available for volunteers! Please prayerfully consider being part of the SERVE TEAM and help us welcome our community to our property! Click here to volunteer.
Bible Sunday
Register at peopleofgrace.org/biblesunday
Sunday, September 29 at 10:30AM
Please register your Kindergarten or 3rd Grade child for Bible Sunday recognition and Blessing on Sunday, September 29. Bibles will be presented at the beginning of the 10:30AM worship service. Then, the whole family is invited to come downstairs to Fellowship Hall to learn how to use the bible. If you know of a child who missed getting their Kindergarten or 3rd Grade Bible, please invite them to fill out this form by the deadline. Registration closes on September 22.
Trunk or Treat
Register at peopleofgrace.org/treats
Wednesday, October 23 from 6:00PM to 7:30PM
RAIN OR SHINE! All ages are welcome! Trunk-or-treat open to 0-12 year olds. Non-violent costumes are welcomed and encouraged. Come enjoy a safe place to trick-or-treat for candy and goodies! Bring your friends! Admission is free, but please register your attendance so we can plan accordingly.
Vehicles Needed
Register at peopleofgrace.org/trunks
Trick-or-Treat “trunk-style”! Volunteers are needed to provide a “trunk” for our little ghouls and goblins to visit on Wednesday, October 23 from 6:00PM to 7:30PM on the lower lot of Grace. Help us surpass last year’s goal of 25 vehicles!
Perhaps you can’t provide a trunk, but you would love to indulge a sweet tooth or two by donating candy for the event. Please bring individually wrapped candy and place it in the receptacle provided October 6 to October 20.Questions may be directed to Gaye Lynn Loufek at gayelynn.loufek@peopleofgrace.org.
