Welcome to Children's Ministries
As we raise our children, we feel it is important for them to have a church family and begin to build their relationship with Jesus. We would love for First Church of Christ in Wethersfield to be your family's faith home!
We aim to create lifelong disciples of Jesus who live with purpose and joy by:
Instilling in kids the fact that God loves them and everyone
Building a community where kids want to spend their time
Living out Christianity by looking outside ourselves to how we can help and include others
Our prayer is that every student who engages regularly with our community will grow great memories, a resilient faith, life-long friendships, and the confidence to step into the future knowing they belong to Christ and to His church.
This year's Vacation Bible Camp will run every morning from July 20th to July 24th. The theme this year is Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God! With the focus on the book of Psalms & the Tropical Rainforest, we aim to grow in faith and enjoy some Tropical-style adventures. This wonderful summer event includes daily non-stop fun, with children moving from station to station, guided by loving leaders, visiting the Imagination Station, Wild Games, Sticky Scripture, and Rooted Bible Adventures & Treetop Treats. The kids will also have a mission project to participate in during the week. Invite your neighbors, friends, and family for a week of fun! VBC is for children who have COMPLETED PK3-5th grade. Register below!! For questions, please email children@firstchurch.org.
Jesus said, Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them,
for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.
-Matthew 19:14
Children's Church on First Sundays
On first Sundays we begin in church with our families and then leave for our class time together. On these Sundays, the Infant-Toddler Room is still open during the entire service.
All Other Sundays
Infants & Toddlers
Ages Birth-36 Months
9:00 AM & 10:30 AM
Room M201
Preschool & Kindergarten
PK3-K
9:00 AM
Room M101
10:30 AM
Room M106
Elementary
9:00 AM:
PK3-5th Room M101
10:30 AM:
Grades 1-3 Room M104
Grades 4-5 Room M101
WHO'S INVOLVED?
Every Sunday morning our faithful volunteers provide a fun, Bible based class experience for kids from birth through fifth grade where they can learn about Jesus and connect with each other.
Our volunteers are the heartbeat of our ministry. Every volunteer who serves in the Children's Ministry has completed a background check and is committed to helping the kids grow in their Christian Faith.
VBC Crafternoons in M107!
BYOS (Bring Your Own Sandwich) and come help create VBC: Rainforest Falls Decor with Natalie! Round out your lunch with the provided snacks and drinks as you learn how you can make VBC come alive for the kids. Projects will be available to learn and then take home, or you can just come and help while you're here. Crafts are geared towards adults, but all are welcome! We hope to see you there! Questions? Contact Megan at children@firstchurch.org
Mondays 6:00-7:30 PM & Wednesdays 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Is God placing Children's Ministry on your heart?
There are so many ways to be involved in making this wonderful Faith Building Community come to life. There are opportunities to be in the classroom, provide support for the teachers, help with events, organize and tidy, or greet families and help them find their way to the Sunday School Rooms. We would love for you to join us!! For questions, email Megan at children@firstchurch.org or fill out the Interest Form at the top of the page.
Megan Ettlinger
Director of Children's Ministries | Email