Kids

Welcome to Asbury Kids, where every family and every child is welcomed and affirmed for who they are!

We are thankful for the privilege of partnering with each child’s grown-ups in the faith formation of their children, and we love providing a safe, loving, progressive, and inclusive environment for kids and their grown-ups. 


What to Expect

Every Sunday you will be greeted with a smile and welcomed by our staff and volunteers.  All of our staff and volunteers are Safe Gatherings certified to ensure the safety of your child. 

Our nursery is available from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm for infants and all children who have not yet entered Kindergarten. You will be greeted, checked in, and given a pager in case our nursery attendants need to reach you for any reason. Your child will be engaged in play by our nursery attendants.

When We Gather

We gather together on Sundays at 10 am for Kids’ Hour. During this hour, kids PreK - 5th grade are invited to encounter, interact, and engage with Bible stories through different learning styles and activities at their own level. We will spend multiple weeks focused on our Bible story, and explore that story through multiple rotation options, including art, music, games, cooking, drama, science, videos and more!! 

We also gather for Children’s Church on Sundays during the 11 am service immediately following the children’s time in worship. Four months out of the year, we utilize the Children’s Church time for rehearsal for our Kids’ Sing.

Programs & Events


Children's Church



Kids PreK - 3rd grade are welcome to join us for Children's church after the Children's Moment at the 11 a.m. service in the kids' wing (3rd floor east).

We might make a craft, play a game, watch a movie, or learn a new song and dance. No matter the activity, kids will have fun learning and growing together!

Kids Hour



At 10 am on Sundays, kids PreK - 5th grade are invited to the Kids' Wing (3rd floor east) to encounter, interact, and engage with Bible stories through different learning styles and activities at their own level.

We will spend multiple weeks focused on a single Bible story by exploring multiple rotation options: art, music, games, cooking, drama, science, videos, and more!! For more information, please email our Director of Family Ministries.

Kids Sing



Once a quarter, the kids enhance our worship experience by offering both joy and a song or two. The month prior to their participation in worship, we utilize the Children's Church time at the 11 a.m. service to learn the songs and teach about leading worship through song.

Alicia Wolff, an elementary education teacher, leads this group. Click here to email her for more information.

Coming Soon


Family Ministries Book Club



Family Ministries Book Club is open to all adults. We are skipping May and June, so our next Book Club is Tuesday, July 9 at 7 pm. Book announcement coming soon. For more information, email our Director of Family Ministries.

Vacation Bible School



Join us for some VBS fun June 16 - 20 from 6-7:30 pm! An optional light meal will be served at 5:30 pm.  Our 3-year-old through 4th grade campers will explore timeless Bible stories that show how biblical characters trusted God in the face of their own fears and went on to do great things in God’s name. Together, we’ll learn how to trust that God will go with us, lead the way, share wisdom, to give us peace, and spark joy as we celebrate the good news of Jesus in our own lives and in the lives of others. We will also learn ways we can connect with and put our trust in God whenever we are afraid, challenged, or called to do God’s work in the world and share the Good News of God’s love through Jesus Christ.

Click here to sign up today!  Contact Heather, our Director of Family Ministries, if you have any questions. 

GodSquad



GodSquad is our annual service week for those in 4th - 6th grade. We will serve at a variety of local nonprofits throughout the week. Participants will meet at the church at 9 am each day and head to the service sites, and will return to the church by 1 pm daily.  This week of service is scheduled for July 29 - August 2. Register your child today by clicking here!

If you have any questions, please contact our Director of Family Ministries.

Save the Date


Intergenerational Gathering



On 5th Sundays, all ages are invited to join together in Hager Hall at 10 am for an intergenerational gathering.

Our next gathering is Sunday, June 30. We'll enjoy food, fun, and friendship as we learn and grow together. For more information, please email our Director of Family Ministries.

Mission
Morning



Mission Morning is a youth-led service opportunity that includes projects for all ages, so the whole family can participate. Past examples include serving at a community garden and orchard as well as making toys for and helping out with pets at a local pet rescue.

Coffee, juice, and treats are provided while you work.  For more information, please email our Director of Family Ministries.

Family Ministries Day at the K



Join us for a night of fun at the K on Tuesday, August 6 to celebrate a great summer and to watch the Royals take on the Red Sox.  It's Dollar Dog night and tickets are $26 each.  The game starts at 7:10 pm and we'll carpool from the church.

Contact Heather, our Director of Family Ministries, to reserve your tickets.  This event is open to parents/guardians, youth, and kids.

Blessing of the Backpacks



We know the start of the school year can be filled with many different emotions and we want to help all our young people and teachers start the year off great. College students, youth, children, teachers, and school faculty and staff are encouraged to bring their school bags (backpacks, bags, briefcases, etc.) to worship to receive a special blessing and encouragement for the upcoming school year. This opportunity for blessing and encouragement will occur at both the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services on Sunday, August 11.