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.
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HomeFront
A Community of Parents with Young Children
Saturday | February 9 | 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. | Student Center | Oak Brook
Join our community of parents with young children (infant through 5th grade)! Wegather on the second Saturdays of each month for interactive teaching, engaging conversations, encouragement in faith formation and fun family meals.
Join us for our February gathering where we will interview David and Robin Lacine. Dave and Robin have gleaned much over the years regarding the joys and struggles of marriage. We will all get to ask questions and learn from real life parents that desire to honor God in marriage and family. Also enjoy a pasta dinner and we ask for everyone bring a Valentine dessert to share. Worship programming for children from 4:30-6:00 pm and family meal all together from 6:00-7:00 pm.
Third Grade Bible Celebration
February 23-24 | Oak Brook and Downers Grove
Third Grade Bible Celebration
February 23-24 | During Weekend Services | Oak Brook and Downers Grove
The third-grade students in our Children's Ministry are at an exciting stage of spiritual development as they begin to learn how to navigate the Bible and seek ways to express their own personal relationship with God. The Children’s Ministry team would like to partner with families to help celebrate this important faith milestone by providing a copy of the New Living Translation of The Hands On Bible.
For the four weeks leading up to the celebration, we will be launching our Third Grade Bible Class starting on January 27. The students will have an opportunity to explore their new Bibles with their shepherds, ask questions, and dive into the living Word of God! The Bibles will stay at church until after the celebration on February 23 and 24.
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Vacation Bible School
June 17 - 21, 2019 | Oak Brook
Vacation Bible School: ROAR 4 Years Old - Incoming 5th Grade - 9:00 am - 12:00 Noon
Bring a friend along this summer as we take an epic safari adventure that engages the whole herd. At Roar, children will explore God’s goodness and celebrate a ferocious faith that powers them through this wild life.
Registration coming in February!
Serve at Vacation Bible School!
Make a lasting impact on our youth who attend VBS. We need over one hundred committed volunteers to make this week safe and memorable. There are many small and large-scale opportunities to make a diference. Register to volunteer at this year's VBS by clicking the button below.
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Rock 'N Canoe
July 21 - 24, 2019 | Baraboo, WI
Incoming 4th & 5th Graders
Join in on an exciting adventure at Rock ‘N Canoe Summer Camp! Bring a friend! This is a great chance for the kids to be away on their own, meet new friends, build stronger relationships, and try new experiences like rock climbing and canoeing! Above all, they will have the chance to develop the most life-impacting, valuable relationship of all – a friendship with Jesus!
Registration coming in February!
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Children's Choirs
Ages 4 - Grade 6
Weekly rehearsals begin Sunday, September 9 and run through December 16 and again from January 6 - April 28. Periodically present music in Sunday morning worship services, as well as Thanksgiving Day, Spirit Village, Messiah-CarolFest Concerts, Christmas Eve, and Palm Sunday; they will present a full musical in the spring. Detailed calendar will be provided via email, on the website and hard copy in September.
Acorn Choirs
Children age 4 through 1st grade. Rehearses Sunday mornings from 8:45-9:15 in room 140. Note: Parents of 4 year olds are required to stay with their child at least through October to be sure they are ready for this experience.
Kids of the Kingdom Choir
Children in grades 2-6. Rehearses Sunday mornings from 10:15-11:00 in room 140. All Children's Choir participants will be escorted from their respective rehearsal to WonderZone, KidZone and COW for the remainder of each Worship hour. Parents may pick them up from those areas after service.
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Special Needs Ministry
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:
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 - 4:00 PM
CLOSED: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
DISCOVERY CENTER POLICIES
Please no climbing on the outside of the Climber and the Clubhouse.
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.
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Camp Wonder 1 & 2
June 4 - 7 | July 9 - 12 | Oak Brook
Camp Wonder 1: June 4 - 7, 2019 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Oak Brook
Camp Wonder 2: June 9 - 12, 2019 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Oak Brook
Ages 3 - 5 (3 years old by March 1, 2019 & potty trained)
Camp Wonder is a place where little campers can wonder about God, their world, the Bible, and the people around them. We will engage in science, music and art activities, along with enjoying Scripture, stories, snacks and games. Together, we will make new discoveries and new friends and will be caught up in wonder as we explore God's Word!
