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park ave kids

growing together in love

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At Park Avenue Kids, every child learns they are loved by God, embraced by their church, and surrounded by friends—all while having fun in a safe and welcoming space!

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We create a safe and welcoming space where children grow in faith, build friendships, and experience God’s love. In addition to Sundays, we celebrate faith milestones, host special events, and bring families together through community gatherings with the care of our background-checked volunteers.

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SUNDAYS

Sunday mornings filled with fun and engaging Bible stories, music, games, and hands-on activities. There is something for kids from crawler to 5th grade on Sunday mornings!

Crawlers - 4 years

The Early Childhood room is open every Sunday. The room is located on the Main Level, across the hall from the sanctuary.

Early childhood room

First Sunday of the month

Kids who experience intergenerational worship are more likely to engage in church after high school graduation.

kids K-5 in Main Worship

All other Sundays

Kids are dismissed half way through worship and they are accompanied by our volunteers to the Children’s Village. Parents are welcome to walk down with them. Pick up is directly after service!

Lessons in the kids room

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First Time Visiting?

K-5

  • When you arrive in the building, register your child/children at the kids and youth check in station.

  • Families will gather together in the Sanctuary for the first part of worship.

  • Most Sundays after the musical worship, kids are invited to the front to be lead to The Children’s Village downstairs.

  • Pickup is directly after Worship Service. You must bring the pickup slip downstairs to sign out your child. This helps keep all children safe!

Crawlers - 4 Years

  • When you arrive in the building, register your child/children at the kids and youth check in station. This is right by the nursery!

  • You can either drop your child off right away or bring them to the nursery after music

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Safety

Have Questions? Reach out to our Kid’s Ministry Team!

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Kid Gatherings And Events!

Come as you are—there’s a place for you to belong, grow, and thrive!