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Table Kids

Kids get a sense of belonging and the chance to explore their faith in community. Each week, kids hear they are loved by Jesus. Table Kids is led by Jae Bates and Caitlin Schmidt.

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Kids color with chalk in front the bandshell and a sign that reads "Beloved, you belong"
Older kids laugh together during group hangout

Sunday mornings

When you arrive:

  • Kids Check-In for all ages is located just inside the back of the Sanctuary, where you’ll print name tags. On your first visit, we’ll give you a form to complete for future online check-in.

  • The nursery for babies and toddlers is located on the main level and is open before worship.

  • Pre-K through 1st grade begin in their groups. We recommend arriving a few minutes early to check in and walk your kids upstairs before service begins.

During the service:

  • Participation in worship matters for faith formation! Kids in 2nd grade and up begin in worship with their families.

  • After announcements, 2nd-5th grades are dismissed to follow their group leaders downstairs.

  • PreK-5th graders return to the Sanctuary in time to take communion with their families.

  • Each room has a leader assisted by volunteers. Read more about age groups below.

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Kids serve communion
Kids and leaders serve communion
A child in a Batman costume serves communion on Halloween
Pastor Jae leads kids in movement before beginning his sermon
A child serves communion to other kids.

Kids in Worship:

Learning how to participate in the rhythms of worship as a child is crucial to a continued practice of faith as an adult. Periodically, kids remain in the service so we can worship as one community—we welcome their noises and whispers! Kids are given leadership roles like giving announcements, reading scripture, serving communion, delivering the benediction, etc. On these weeks, fidgets and activity bags are available, and the nursery remains open for babies, toddlers, and up to age 5.

Table Kids Groups

Nursery:

  • Our nursery is available for babies and toddlers still in diapers. The nursery is located on southern end of the building on the main level, and is open before the service. Zayn and Hannah lead our nursery and they are joined by volunteers to rock babies, play with older ones, and read a Bible story each week.

  • The nursery remains open even on weeks when older kids remain in worship.

Pre-K through 1st Grade:

  • This group begins in their groups and returns to service in time for communion. Check in before service begins and make your way upstairs to drop your child off.

  • Group time is led by our Director of Kids, Caitlin Schmidt, and assisted by volunteers and includes crafts, music, fine- and large-motor play, and Bible stories that pair with the sermon series.

2nd through 5th Grades:

  • This community of older elementary kids—led by Jae Bates and volunteers—discusses the same topics as the sermon series in age-appropriate ways.

Middle School (6th-8th):

  • Middle schoolers are invited to remain in worship with their families.

  • There are middle school gatherings throughout the month at different times/days and locations. Currently, middle schoolers learn about spiritual practices from other members of the community.

  • Neighborhood small groups for middle schoolers and high schoolers are in formation. If your family is interested, let Jae know below:

Volunteer with Table Kids

Intergenerational relationships are crucial for everyone’s faith formation—kids and adults alike. We invite adults and older teens to show up for our kids, sharing their time and faith and introducing our kids to Christ’s beloved community.

All adult volunteers submit to a background check. Volunteer by emailing Jae below: