
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.
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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
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During 8:00AM and 10:30AM worship for 6 week-olds to 4-year olds in Room 130
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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)
All-in-One Registration Form for Children, Youth, and Music
Register at peopleofgrace.org/register
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.
Sunday Fundays
Register at peopleofgrace.org/sundayfunday
9:15AM to 10:15AM in Fellowship Hall on the 3rd Sunday of the month
Sunday Fun Days are themed Sunday school days that are typically on the 3rd Sunday of the month. These are VBS style days. Children 3 years and fully potty trained and up are welcome and invited to Sunday Fun Days this fall. Youth are welcome and invited to serve and have fun, too. This is a great time to invite friends and neighbors. Please note that November will be Growing in Faith Together (GIFT). Once your child is registered, you will receive a monthly RSVP via our system.
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January 18 – Snow Day
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March 15 – Hopping into Spring
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April 19 – Dig In with Earth Day
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May 17 – Superheroes
Kindertot
Register at peopleofgrace.org/kindertot
9:30AM to 10:30 AM in Room 122
Calling all Kids under Kindergarten! Grab your favorite adult (s) and come have some themed winter/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. (*Denotes days that are not the 4th Monday.)
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January 26
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February 23
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March 23
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April 27
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May 18*
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June 22
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July 27
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Aug 24
Faith, Food, and Fun: Snowball Spectacular
Register at peopleofgrace.org/faithfoodfun
Friday, January 23 at 5:30PM to 7:00PM
Join us for a night packed with snowball shenanigans, joyful laughter, and intergenerational connection for all ages!. Our night will include an indoor snowball fight, hot cocoa, snow cones, and delicious food to enjoy together. The cost is $10 per person, $40 max per household.
Growing in Faith Together
Register at peopleofgrace.org/gift
Sunday, February 15 at 9:15AM to 10:15 AM
Families, this one’s for you! Join us for our 3rd Sunday Growing in Faith Together (GIFT) event — a special time for children, youth, parents, grandparents, and caregivers to come together for faith, fun, and family connection.
Join us for a special GIFT (Growing in Faith Together) event as we step into The Way of Love—our Lenten journey inspired by Marcia McFee’s worship series. This intergenerational gathering invites children, youth, adults, and grandparents to discover the path of Jesus in creative, meaningful, and joy-filled ways.
Come explore “The Way of Love” through hands-on activities, games, storytelling, shared conversations, and moments of reflection that connect all ages, as well as take home activities. Whether you are taking your first steps of faith or have walked this path for years, you’ll find a place to belong, grow, and be inspired.
Expect laughter. Expect learning. Expect connection. And most of all—expect to experience God’s presence together as we journey through Lent as one community. Walk with us. Wonder with us. Grow with us. This is a GIFT you won’t want to miss. Come and share this gift of time with your family as we learn, laugh, and grow in faith together. We can’t wait to see you there!
Vacation Bible Camp 2026
Early Bird Registration Open NOW! Register at peopleofgrace.org/snowball
Beat the summer heat with a cool adventure! It’s time to get signed up for summer camp—and this one is packed with Christmas joy. Join us for Cokesbury’s Snowball Challenge Vacation Bible Camp (VBC), where we’ll discover the wonder of Jesus’ love—Christmas style—right in the middle of July! Who doesn't have fun with snow.
Children who are potty-trained and age 3 through 5th grade are invited to five mornings of joy, music, games, storytelling, and hands-on fun designed to help us explore the sights, sounds, and surprises of God’s love.
Dates: July 13 to July 17, 2026
Time: 9:00AM to 11:30AM
Celebration Day: Friday, July 17, 2026
Kids will enjoy their regular VBC morning, then families and friends join us 11:00AM to 12:30PM for a special mini-session and celebration.
Early Bird Bonus: Register by March 1 and your child will receive a special gift to kick off their Snowball Challenge adventure! Click below to register today and let the snowball fun begin!
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 Rhonda Antoniolli, Director of Open Doors Ministry, at odm@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).





