Children's Ministry
At Apex UMC, children (infants through 5th grade) are offered a variety of age-appropriate experiences for encountering God. From nurturing spaces for littles to engaging small groups for preteens and much more in between, our child-centered approach embraces each family member individually as we invite and equip all to follow Jesus in transforming the world.
*Nursery Mural by: Rachel Castaneda, Chello Design Co., www.chellodesignco.com
Adventure Kids Sunday School & Children's Church
Stepping Stones
Nursery, called Stepping Stones, is for children ages birth – 3 years. Nursery is offered during the 9:35 and 11:00 a.m. worship services and during some small group meetings on campus.
For more information about our nursery program, please contact Deborah Wade.
For more information about our Children’s Ministry, please contact, Ellen Griffin.
Foothills
Preschool Sunday School, called Foothills, is for children ages 3-5 years old. It meets at 9:35 a.m. during the traditional school year and is located in the Discipleship Center down the first floor hallway. Preschoolers learn a weekly Bible lesson through a video or storytelling, games, and small-group activities or crafts. All preschoolers participate in the Sonshine Singers Choir during a part of this hour.
For more information about our preschool programs, contact Ellen Griffin.
Base Camp
Elementary Sunday School, called Base Camp, is for grades K-3. It meets at 9:35 a.m. during the traditional school year on the first floor of the Discipleship Center. All classes have large-group worship in DC300, where they sing, experience a Bible lesson through a drama or video, and learn the month’s life app and Bible verse. Classes go to individual rooms by grade for small-group activities related to the lesson and for parent pick-up.
For more information about our elementary programs, contact Norma Wallace.
The Point
Preteen Sunday School, called The Point, is for grades 4 and 5. It meets at 9:35 am during the traditional school year. Students check in downstairs in the DC lobby, then meet upstairs in DC 408/410 to experience a specific environment JUST for this age-group. The Bible lessons and activities are tailored for how preteens think, learn, feel, and grow in how they understand God and how the Bible relates to their life.
For more information about our elementary programs, contact Norma Wallace.
Children's Church
Children’s Church is offered for ages 3 years (by August 31) through 1st grade during 11:00 a.m. worship. Children should be checked in and get a name tag prior to worship, then begin worship with their family. After the Children’s Moment, a leader will take the children out of service together. Children will have fun singing worship songs, experiencing Godly Play lessons, and playing games.
For more information, contact Ellen Griffin.
Children's Ministry Opportunities
Worship arts at Apex UMC includes choir for all ages! Participants in the choral, handbell, praise band, and other instrumental ensembles will find opportunities for spiritual growth, Christian fellowship, and development of music skills. Visit the Worship Arts page for more information on children’s music opportunities. Questions? Traditional Worship, contact Todd Arant. Contemporary Worship, contact Patrick Rose.
“Get REAL” FELLOWSHIP FOR 4th & 5th GRADE
Get REAL is a small-group fellowship where pre-teens will learn faith practices such as prayer, scripture study and service, while having fun building friendships. Meets Wednesday nights starting with free play in the gym at 6:30 p.m. and lessons from 7-8 p.m. Registration is required. Parents rotate serving. Optional dinner at 6:00 p.m. offered in conjunction with Wonderful Wednesdays, open to the whole family. Questions? Contact Ellen Griffin.
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Children’s Ministry extends beyond Sunday morning!
- Friday Night IMPACT – quarterly hands-on mission events for K-5th grade
- Adventure Kids Extreme – special seasonal events for fun and fellowship
- Vacation Bible School – SAVE THE DATE! July 6-9, 2027
Check out our mission opportunities and events on Church Center!
Parent Resources
If you are considering baptism, our pastors would love to schedule a conversation with you about this covenant. Children are welcome at this meeting. Fill out our form and one of our pastors will get back to you.
Our Children’s Ministries team wants to partner with parents of children who have special needs. Our approach is to consider each child as an individual, to reach them where they are, and to utilize appropriate practices to embrace the child and family in the church community.
This purpose supports our church-wide motto to “Welcome All. Love All. Serve All.” and mission to invite and equip all to follow Jesus in transforming the world. Below are two major objectives to fulfill this purpose:
- To create a welcoming church environment that considers a family impacted by special needs
- To develop plans for individuals with special needs to ensure appropriate accommodations within the policies and resources of the church
Please reach out to us about your child’s development, social, or medical needs (including food allergies).
Contact Ellen Griffin or Norma Wallace.