Children are a vital part of the church today. They are not the next generation, they are part of our faith community now. We need them. They inspire us. At Christ Church we are passionate about creating environments where children and servant leaders can engage with one another and where we give space for the Holy Spirit to move and form these young hearts and minds. Creative teams teach the bible and lead worship, spurring our children to love Jesus wholeheartedly and carry His light into their world. Our Children’s Ministry is a place where kids ages birth-fifth grade receive tangible expressions of God's grace and truth amongst a vibrant, loving and caring community of faith.
| + | Family Night–Children
September 14 | Oak Brook
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October 12 | 5:00–6:30 p.m. | Oak Brook
Join our community of parents with young children (infant through fifth grade)! We gather on the second Saturday of each month for interactive teaching, engaging conversations, encouragement in faith formation and fun family meals.
On September 14, we will join Family Celebration Night. Come and enjoy a fun evening of face painting, family worship, delicious food, inflatables and fellowship! Hope to see your family there.
Contact: Christina Nicholaus | cnicholaus@christchurch.us
| + | Children's Choirs
Sunday Mornings | Oak Brook
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SERVING CHILDREN WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS
We believe in God's value for every human life, and we believe that Jesus loves every child dearly. Our Early Childhood and Children's Ministries are committed to helping provide a safe, welcoming environment where we can focus on loving Jesus with our heart, mind and soul.
Our desire is to:
- Encourage each child to enjoy worshipping Jesus.
- Come alongside parents to encourage their spiritual nourishment.
- Secure a volunteer buddy to be with your child if needed.
If you have a child with additional needs and would like to connect with us, please contact:
Elementary Ministry I ChristChurch@ChristChurch.us | 630.654.1882
Christina Nicholaus I Early Childhood Ministry | cnicholaus@christchurch.us | 630.321.3901
Amy Moran I Children's Ministry Coordinator - Downers Grove Campus I amoran@christchurch.us I 630.321.6745
Children enjoy playtime and activities in the Children's Discovery Center, an indoor playground built just for kids. It houses the Oak Tree Climber, a playhouse perfectly sized for children, a puppet theater, and plenty of floor space with obstacles for open play. The center is also used for Sunday morning children's worship, Preschool play, Early Childhood programs, special events, and open play time.
Open play is available for infants-5th graders only, when they are supervised by a parent or caregiver, who must remain present at all times.
Open play hours are as follows:
Monday - Thursday from 2:00 - 4:30 PM
CLOSED: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
DISCOVERY CENTER POLICIES
Please no climbing on the outside of the Climber and the Clubhouse.
- Please sign-in your child(ren) before playing.
- Food and drinks are allowed ONLY in the tiled-floor rooms.
- Please keep our play area clean and return any equipment back to its proper place.
- Children MUST be supervised by an adult caregiver at all times.
- Please help your child be safe and kind to others while playing.
- Restrooms are in the yellow-tiled room.
- Diaper-changing station is in the restroom.
- Garbage receptacles are located throughout the play area for your use.
- Christ Church of Oak Brook is not responsible for any injuries or the security of your personal property.
