Children’s Ministries
Jesus said it best, "Let the little children come to me!" So together with children of all ages, we play, pray, sing, serve, worship, laugh, create, and most important of all, grow together in our understanding of what it means for all of us to be children of God. We seek to help children learn of God’s love for them through worship, Sunday School, and other experiences of faith such as Vacation Bible School. And we love when volunteers join us in this enriching journey. Whether you consider yourself "too young," "too old," or "too busy," we need you!
For more information on our children's ministries, view and/or subscribe to our weekly “Kids @ Glenn” newsletter with a devotion & LOTS of announcements and/or subscribe to short GroupMe text messages.
For more information on our preschool, visit The Glenn School for Young Children.
We invite you to learn more about our Child Protection Policy.
Children's Sunday School
-Nursery (under age 2) - Room 200. Nursery is open beginning at 8:30am.
-Two's & Three's/Preschoolers - Room 206. Opens at 8:30am. Parents/guardians are welcome to sign in children with Childcare Staff or stay for the fun if better for your little one. During the school year, a short, interactive Joyful Noise singing time and Sunday School lesson will occur sometime between all the playtime 10:00am-10:45am, too. Weather-permitting, playground time will often begin during 11am hour.
-Pre-K & Kindergarten - Room 310 opens at 8:30am. During the school year, Cherub Choir meets 9:30am-10:00am in Room 405, followed by 10:00am Sunday School in Room 310. For May thru August, Summer Sunday School is combined with the Elementary children - optional for parents/guardians to stay with kids or sign-in with the Childcare Team. Parents/Guardians sign out at 10:45am OR children may stay for Extended Care during 11am Worship — childcare staff will escort children to the Sanctuary for the Children’s Time and then back to the Church School Building or playground for Extended Care.
-1st-5th Grade - During the school year, 9:30am Covenant Choir meets in Room 419, followed by 10:00am Sunday School in the 4th floor classrooms. For May thru August, Summer Sunday School is combined with the Pre-K/Kinder children - optional for parents/guardians to stay with kids or sign-in with the Childcare Team. Parents/Guardians sign out at 10:45am to attend 11am worship service together. Worship Kits available.
Children's Choirs
**Resumes September 7** Sundays | 9:30am
*Free!* No singing experience needed! Choirs meet from 9:30am-10:00am, followed by Children's Sunday School classes 10:00-10:45am with a Bible story and interactive activities & crafts.
Joyful Noise: Toddlers & Preschools — Room 206
Cherub Choir: Pre-K, Kindergarten, & 1st Grade – Room 405
Covenant Choir: 2nd-5th Grades – Room 419
Upcoming Events
Picnic on the Playground (with the Pastors!).
First Wednesdays, 12:15pm. Sept 3rd, Oct 1st, Nov 5th, Dec 3rd
Children & parents/guardians/nannies/grands meet Rev. Susan (and/or Pastor Byron and Pastor Jimmy!) on the playground after Glenn School carpool for a meet & greet playgroup. Bring your own (nut-free) picnic lunch & we’ll have treats to share after sharing a story! RSVP so we’ll have enough treats - Rev. Susan.
Snack in a Backpack resumes!
Thursday, September 4 | Youth and Activities Building
Snack in a Backpack provides food to children who are at risk of hunger on the weekends. The program currently serves approximately 400 children, including 40 children in refugee families. For more info, contact us here or Sign up here.
Touch-a-Truck – Family Public Safety Event
Saturday, September 13, 10:00am-12:00pm | Church Driveway
The Glenn School for Young Children invites families to come meet our Emory University Police and EMTs, as well as our local DeKalb County Fire Department. Kids – and kids at heart – will have the opportunity to ‘touch a truck’ and learn about public safety in a casual, fun way. Special thanks to the Emory University Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response (CEPAR).
Club 1012- No Parents Allowed!
Select Sundays, 5:00-6:00pm. Upcoming dates: Sept 14, Oct 19, Nov 9, Dec 7. Room 211, Church School Building.
For 10*, 11, & 12-year-olds to come share thoughts, worries, goals, or frustrations away from parents & teachers. Led by Sasha Simon & Kelly Kinser of CHRIS180 Counseling. $10 Target giftcard drawing for 'tweens who attend! RSVP here *4th graders still 9-years-old welcome.
*register now* Glenn Fall Camping
Friday, October 10 - Sunday, October 12
Watson Mill Bridge State Park in Comer, GA. Whether you are a new or an experienced camper, join with Glenn friends of all ages for this annual tradition. We will be tent camping at the group Pioneer site (or feel free to rent a nearby cabin on your own!). We will unplug and have time to enjoy God’s creation, get to know new & old Glenn friends of all ages, hike, relax, craft – or even go swimming, fishing, hiking/jogging. Suggested donation of $15 per family (cash/check/or online), plus $5 parking pass per car (pay at Camp Office). and BYO meals and camping supplies – though lots of campers will coordinate to share food and camping gear. RSVP with Rev. Susan Pinson spinson@glennumc.org.
Save-the-dates!
Sun, Oct 5 - Pledge Sunday - Varsity Lunch, Bounce house
Sun, Oct 5 - Pumpkin Unloading
Sun, Oct 26 - Emory-Glenn Sunday with Bishop Hope Morgan Ward preaching
Sun, Oct 26 - Emory Village Fall Festival with Trunk or Treat & Blessing of the Animals Sun, Nov 30 - Nativities Show & Tell Sun, Dec 14 - Cherub Choir Nativity Pageant and Nativity Petting Zoo Wed, Dec 24 - Christmas Eve Worship Services
Childcare for Worship Services
See the photo for the entrance to childcare on the right-side of the amphitheater in the Church School Building.
Children are wanted and welcomed in all services at Glenn and children's worship kits are available. Optional childcare includes:
Nursery (under age 2) - Room 200, 8:30am-12pm.
Preschool (Two's/Three's/Young Four’s) - Room 206. 8:30am-12pm. Open beginning at 8:30am for playtime. Joyful Noise Music & Sunday School (Bible story & activities) offered during 10am-11am hour. Weather-permitting, playground time will often begin during 11am hour.
PreK & Kindergarten - Room 310. 8:30am-12pm. Room 310 opens at 8:30am. 9:30am - Cherub Choir in Room 405 // 10:00am Sunday School in Room 310. Parents/Guardians sign out at 10:45am OR children may stay for Extended Care during 11am Worship — childcare staff will escort children to the Sanctuary for the Children’s Time and then back to the Church School Building or playground for Extended Care.
1st-5th Grade - invited to worship with families! Worship Kits are available from the ushers in the LIttle Chapel and Sanctuary. A Children’s Time is offered at most 11am services.
If your infant or small child needs care during worship services, there is a Comfort Room located downstairs at the back of the Sanctuary and rocking chairs available in the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall. For worship services in the Little Chapel, feel free to step out and use any of the preschool classrooms down the hall. For more information about the Nursery and Childcare, contact our Childcare Coordinator, Mrs. Adrielle Gray.
Child/Youth Protection: Safe Sanctuaries
A church is a sanctuary in several respects. It is sometimes a place of refuge from the turmoil of the secular world; it is a nurturing community of faith; and it is a source of empowerment for leading lives of faith and witness. Even so, the church is never fully removed from contemporary society, and the church is required to be mindful of the reality of evil in the world.
Glenn strictly adheres to its Child and Youth Protection Policies to ensure the safety and support of all its children and youth. This includes training and regularly updated background checks for all staff and volunteers.
Please see our resources on protecting the children and youth of Glenn:
Child/Youth Protection Policies and FAQs
Child/Youth Participation Waiver
Glenn's Safe Sanctuaries training video
Glenn Background Check Application
GBI Online Form - new! Complete this online form after the Background Check Application
Volunteer Children & Youth Workers Profile Application (paper form) OR Online Option
Stewards of Children abuse prevention training
Georgia Mandated Reporter Training
Sign-In & Sign-Out Form for Groups
Accident Report // Incident Report // Suspected Incident of Child Abuse Form
Family Vacation Bible School
2026 dates TBA
Glenn Summer Camp
2026 dates TBA
5 weeks of friends & fun for toddlers through rising 4th graders. Half-day camp - 9:00am-1:00pm. 2026 dates & registration TBA.
Glisson GROW Day Camp
2026 dates TBA
Details at growdaycamps.org. For rising 1st through 6th graders. Glisson Grow Day Camps brings the powerful experience of camp ministry to local churches. Packed with activities that contribute to learning new skills and building Christian community, the focus throughout is for each camper to grow deeper roots in their faith (grow spiritually), in their ability to work as a team (grow socially), and in self-confidence as a loved child of God (grow individually).