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 Remind 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 & Choirs
Children's Choirs resume in the Fall!
-Nursery (under age 2) - Room 200. Nursery is open beginning at 8:30am.
-Two's & Three's/Preschoolers - Room 206. Opens at 8:30am. Then10:00am -- Joyful Noise Music singalong & playtime, Parents/guardians are welcome to sign in children with Childcare Staff or stay for the fun if better for your little one. A short, interactive 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 & Kinder - Room 310 opens at 8:30am. May-August - 10:00am-10:45am - combined Summer Sunday School with Elementary kids. 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 -May-August- 10:00am-10:45am - combined Summer Sunday School. Parents/Guardians sign out at 10:45am
Pentecost Party!
Sunday, May 19, 10am
All ages invited to celebrate Pentecost - the historic birthday of the Church - when the Holy Spirit came down like fire and a dove on the first disciples. We'll hear the Bible story, have crafts, games, treats, and weather permitting, playground time! Wear RED, ORANGE, & YELLOW if you'd like! Part of Glenn Family Ministries' May Days Family Play Days for Toddlers through Elementary kids WITH their grown-ups to meet & re-connect with Glenn Church friends. Families are also invited to 8:30am worship beforehand in the Little Chapel or 11am worship following in the Sanctuary. Childcare available for Nursery thru Kindergarten. Details & RSVP here.
Help Decorate for VBS
Sunday, June 2, 10am
Bring tents, artificial trees, lanterns, painted bugs & forest animals, etc. to transform the Church School Building to "Camp Firelight." Label any props to borrow with your name! Meet in Creation Station, Room 413. Childcare available in the regular Nursery, Toddler/Preschool, and PreK & Kinder rooms and older children can help with decorating! Decorating ideas here.
Donate Snacks for VBS
Family Vacation Bible School: Registration is now open!
Sunday, June 2 – Thursday, June 6th, 5:00—6:30pm
Join us from June 2 to June 6, from 5pm-6:30pm, and the Family Campout on the playground on Friday, June 7! We hope your family can join us for at least a few evenings! For toddlers through rising 5th graders with their grown-ups, and adult & youth volunteers. Register here!
Dine Out for a Cause: City Barbeque-Decatur
Monday, June 3, all day
Use code "FundA" for online, phone, or in-person orders. See the menu here. Proceeds support our VBS Mission Offering Fundraiser!
Glenn Summer Camp
5 weeks: June 10 - 14, June 17 - 21, June 24 - 28, July 8 - 12, July 15 - 19
Glenn Summer Camp offers five week of camp during the summer where children experience hands on science, drama, clay-working, cooking, nature exploration, music and art. Register here.
Camp is held the weeks of June 10, June 17th, June 24th, July 8th and July 15th. Fees are $175 per week for ages 3 through rising 5th graders. Make payments here for your total amount due after you have completed your registration.
Questions? Contact Director Carol Wilson at 404.634.3936 ext. 397 or carolw@glennumc.org.
Club 1012 ‘Tween Group- No Parents Allowed!
Resumes in the Fall
For 10, 11, & 12-year-olds to come share thoughts, worries, goals, or frustrations away from parents & teachers. Led by Taylor Anderson of CHRIS180 Counseling and Candler School of Theology interns. $10 Target giftcard drawing for 'tweens who attend! RSVP here.
Childcare
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. May-August - 10:00am-10:45am - combined Summer Sunday School with Elementary kids. 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.
Photos from Summer Camp 2023
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. Learn more here.
Glenn Background Check Application
Fill out the Volunteer Background Check request and turn them into a staff member. Complete this online consent form.
Please see our resources on protecting the children and youth of Glenn:
Glenn's Safe Sanctuaries training video
Stewards of Children abuse prevention training
Updated Child/Youth Protection Policies and FAQs