Welcome to Kids@Canterbury
We are so glad you are here! We strive to be a place of real grace, real love, in the midst of real life. By partnering with parents, we seek to grow together in Christ, creating a faith that lasts through worship, study, and missions.
Sunday and Wednesday Information
Age Groups
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Nursery
Nursery is provided for children 6 weeks through 4 years of age for all regularly scheduled worship services. Our paid nursery staff are prepared to provide a nurturing environment for your child and are also trained in life-saving measures.
Sunday Morning:
Grouped by age, your child will be cared for by loving nursery staff members. Canterbury uses a computer check-in system as part of our Safe Sanctuary Policy and can be found at the Kids’ Check-in Station on the 2nd floor of the children’s building for Sunday morning nursery.Wednesday Night:
During the school year, the nursery is provided for children two and under whose parents are participating in Wednesday night studies or activities from 5:15 to 7 PM.The Nursery is located on the 2nd floor of the Children’s Building. If you have questions about the Nursery, please contact Breana Stallings (breana.stallings@canterburyumc.org).
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Preschool Ministry
Preschool ministry is for 2K, 3K, 4K children. We teach children they are loved by God and their church family, the Bible is an important book, prayer is how we talk to God and the importance of serving others is pleasing to God. Sunday school classes are led by dedicated volunteers and staff members. We would love the opportunity to be in ministry with your child and hope to welcome your family into our community of faith.
Sunday Mornings
2K – 4K | 9:15-10:15 AMSunday School classes meet on the second level of the Children’s Building.
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Elementary Ministry
Elementary ministry at Canterbury is for kindergarten through 6th-grade children. In elementary ministry, we welcome, engage, and teach your child about the love and grace freely given by God. Our Sunday morning includes large group fellowship followed by small group Sunday school classes led by dedicated volunteers and staff members. We would love to come alongside your elementary student in ministry and to welcome your family into our community of faith at Canterbury.
Sunday Mornings
9:15-10:15 AMSunday School classes meet on the second level of the Children’s Building.
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RISE Ministry
Kids@Canterbury understands the transition from Elementary School to Junior High can be challenging. We believe 4th, 5th & 6th graders benefit from learning and having fun separately from our Elementary age children. RISE Ministry allows them their own space and their own programs to form stronger bonds before they enter Junior High.
Sunday Mornings
Sunday School meets from 9:15-10:15 AM each Sunday morning.Wednesday Nights
6:00-7:00 PM
RISE students enjoy 15-20 minutes of fellowship time and then move to their Bible study time.
Events
Summer 2026
Children’s Choir
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More about Children’s Choir
Choir is available for children 3K through 3rd grade. The choirs meet during Wednesday night activities and have opportunities to sing as a group during Sunday morning services.
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Children’s Choir 3K-5K
3K-5K
Children ages 3K, 4K and 5K will learn songs in unison, play with age-appropriate instruments, and are encouraged to fully engage with music in a warm and creative environment.
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Children’s Choir 1st-3rd Grade
1st-3rd Grade
Children in 1st-3rd grade learn songs with simple harmonies, are given instruction in music fundamentals and learn to work together as a choir.
Highlights
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Safe Sanctuary
Our church is committed to providing a safe environment for every child that enters our doors. Our paid staff and volunteers are trained and have a current background check to help us establish safe leadership in our classrooms. Additionally, we will have at least two adults serving in every room to create a warm and healthy space for our kids. You will find the doors to our space to be secured, so that we can follow safety guidelines like what is present in your child’s school.
Check in stations with welcoming staff are present on the 2nd floor by the library and on the 1st floor inside the exterior door the children’s building. You may also show your guardian tag to our welcome staff at the main desk where you can gain entrance to the secure space if needed. We want every child to know they are safe and welcome in God’s house.
Eleanor Christiansen
Breana Stallings
Maddie Moravek
Amy Cullen
Social Media
We post frequently to both our Instagram and Facebook pages, and we would love for you to follow along! You’ll find pictures from events, news about upcoming events, and more on these pages.