Children

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 2^nd floor by the library and on the 1^st 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.

You have a new baby! Children’s Ministry at Canterbury begins at birth. 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. Nursery for other activities and church events provided by request. Canterbury uses a computer check-in system as part of our Safe Sanctuary Policy and can be found at the main entrance of the children’s building for Sunday morning nursery.

Wednesday Night:
During the school year, the nursery is provided for Wednesday night activities from 5:15 to 7 PM for children two and under. A play area is available at the back of Canterbury Hall for ages 3K & up from 5:15-5:50 PM. Activities begin for 3K – 6th grade at 6 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).

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 AM

Sunday School classes meet on the second level of the Children’s Building.

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 AM

Sunday School classes meet on the second level of the Children’s Building.

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.

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.

Children in 1st-3rd grade learn songs with simple harmonies, are given instruction in music fundamentals and learn to work together as a choir.