Helping our children grow in their understanding of God’s great story.
UBC Children's Ministry
In the Bible Jesus says, “Let the little children come to me; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.” Our hope is that the children who come to UBC will experience Jesus’ love, learn scripture and its meaning for their lives, and discover their deep value in God’s eyes. We are committed to partnering with parents in nurturing the spiritual formation of children.
All infant-third grade classes take place in our Children's Suite on the ground floor. You can enter via the outdoor slide (our personal favorite) and then the steps or go into the Welcome Center and take the elevator down. Ask any pastor or leader when you arrive and they will be more than happy to show you the way! Also, on “Fifth Sundays” our children stay in the worship service for family worship together.
For information about Children’s Ministry, contact Pastor Alison!
Nursery
Trained and loving nursery staff welcome all babies and toddlers in our Children’s Suite during both services. Our nursery has cribs, age-appropriate toys, diapers, and other needs for our youngest friends.
Pre-K and Kinder
Both services welcome our Pre-K and Kindergarten students in the Children’s Suite for play time, stories, and special Bible lessons and activities specifically created for this age group.
Godly Play - Elementary Age
Bring your 1st - 3rd grader to the Children’s Suite at either service for Godly Play. They will do an activity and then move to our Godly Play classroom for their lesson. These lessons utilize sensory and hands-on learning, exploration, curiosity, and a Montessori-style approach to help children experience Bible stories and the love of God.
Other Children’s Offerings
Vacation Bible School
UBC partners with the Churches of Charles, a coalition of neighborhood churches, to offer an annual VBS for our churches’ kids in the summer. Vacation Bible School is a one or two-day immersive and fun camp that focuses on fun, excitement, and engagement with the story of Jesus’s love. Through plays, games, science experiments, music, and more, children grow in their knowledge of God’s great story and their own belovedness!
Family Fun
Throughout the year, we have unique and fun offerings for families and children. Each year we offer special “Family Sundays” where children are blessed in our worship services through prayer, gifts such as new Bibles, or the start-of-school “blessing of the backpacks.” We also have other fun events such as the Children’s Christmas Pageant, our amazing Fall Festival, family pool days, Easter Egg hunts, and many other exciting options!
