Nursery 3- 23 months

Toddlers 2-3 years

Each child should have a small labeled bag/pack. Suggested items include bottles, a change of clothes, diapers/wipes, and a favorite blanket. If your child is potty training please send an set of underwear and clothing.

We have a NUT FREE nursery and do our best to accommodate other food allergies

Each Sunday children in the toddler room participate in a simple lesson, with a song, prayer, and story and/or craft

Children 3 years old through 5^th grade

On Sunday mornings kids are invited to join their parents at the beginning of the worship service then are excused following the children's message to meet their grade level volunteer leaders.

What to Expect

• Check you child(ren) in at a computer station in the Sanctuary lobby
• You will receive a nametag for each child
• You will receive a guardian receipt for pick up
• Infants and toddlers may be dropped off before worship
• Kids are invited to join their parents at the beginning of the worship service then are excused to meet their grade level volunteer leaders following the children's message
• Following worship please pick up children in their rooms

"God...values the presence and praise of children in worship" Matthew18:14; Mark 10:14; Luke 18:16 

"Unlike baseball or ballet, however, worship is best taught by parents: Parenting in the Pew by Robbie Castleman

Periodically throughout the year, we encourage families to worship together. This is a great time for parents to model teach their children and worship. On Family Worship Sundays our team provides parent guides with worship packets for older kids. Nursery is open for children under three. Click on the buttons to learn more.

Family Worship 3 years & up: Christmas Eve, Sunday After Christmas, Easter, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Blessing of the Backpacks

Family Worship 2nd grade & up: Summer         

        Learn More About Family WorshipFamily Worship Tips 

"Train children in the right way, and when old, they will not stray"

Proverbs 22:6

Family Workshops offer singles a place to become intentional about their future, couples a place to work on a strong marriage, parents an opportunity to form the faith of their children, and grandparents a chance to use their influence to point the next generation toward God.

You'll find resource guides for all of our workshops below as well as on our Family Workshops Articles list located on the VPC Resource page.