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.

Upcoming Events

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.

Club 1012 - No Parents Allowed

Select Sundays, 5:00-6:00pm | Room 211, Church School Building

Upcoming dates: April 27th, May 18th

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 our Candler School of Theology interns, Ariel Murphy & George Wasson.  $10 Target gift card drawing for 'tweens who attend! RSVP here. *4th graders who are still 9-years-old are welcome.

Faith & Fun Day at Sweetwater Creek State Park

Saturday, April 26

All ages of our Glenn UMC Church family join us for a casual fellowship to celebrate Earth Week!  Make a day of it with optional hiking, boating, fishing (GA fishing license required), etc. or just join us for games (hula hoops, parachute, bubbles), fellowship, devotion, & dinner from 4:00-6:00pm.  Potluck dinner at Pavilion #1 - 1750 Mt. Vernon Rd, Lithia Springs, GA.  Music by Druid Hills Billys bluegrass band (feel free to bring instruments to play!). RSVP at www.tinyurl.com/GlennFunDay.

Glenn’s Got Talent

Sunday, April 27, 10am | Ward Fellowship Hall.

Sign up your child/family’s 2-3 minute act - or come support our talented group of kids! Sign up here

Festival of Christian Home - Celebrating New Babies & Older Adults over 90!

Sunday, May 11 | 11am Worship

Plus, at 10am, All ages invited to celebrate the Festival of the Christian Home (aka Mothers’ Day but inclusive of all families) for a Playgroup on the Playground with donuts (coffee for grown-ups!), facepainting, a special storytime, & family photography available! Details & RSVP here

Family Vacation Bible School

June 2-6, 5:00-6:30pm | Church School Building

**Registration now open**  Register at tinyurl.com/GlennFamilyVBS

Vacation Bible School in the evenings for toddlers through teen helpers and their grownups for family fun together learning Bible stories through crafts, singing & dancing, games, science experiments, crafts, & more!

Glenn Summer Camp

Weeks of June 9, June 16, June 23, July 7, July 14 | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Church School Building

**Registration now open**  Ages 3 through rising 4th grade - Register here

Glisson GROW Day Camp

July 21-25, Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-5:30pm, Friday, 8:30am-12:30pm

**Registration now open**  Register 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).

Save the Dates

• Confirmation Sunday & New Member Celebration - April 27

• Youth Sunday - May 4

• Festival of the Christian Home Sunday- Honoring Older Adults & New Babies - May 11

• Summer Lecture Series - Sundays, June-July, 9:45am

• Youth Mission Trip - July 20-26

• Sunday Service Projects - Sundays, August, 9:45am

• Back to School Sunday - August 3

• 3rd Grade Bibles Sunday - August 10

• Fall Camping @ Watson Mill Bridge State Park - October 10-12

Childcare

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.

Children's Choirs

**Resumes in September** 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. 
Toddlers & Preschoolers – Room 206
Pre-K, Kinder, & 1st Grade – Room 310
2nd - 5th Grade – Room 419
Details & sign up here

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

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