From weekend worship services and weekly preschool classes, to choirs and programs specially designed for families to attend together—the Early Childhood Ministry offers a safe, loving and collaborative environment that will nurture your child’s faith and creativity. We equip parents with weekly tools and resources that will set your child up for success during these tender years.
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It's a Wonder-Full Day!
Faith-Enrichment for Ages 3-5 (Childcare Provided)
Fridays 9:15 am - 10:45 am
Wonderful day is a phenomenal two part experience for our little ones and their parents.
Part 1 (9:15-10am) Join us as we engage both parent/caregiver and child in a hands-on sacred story and prayer time.
Part 2 (10-10:45am) Children stay to play, sing, and make crafts while parents enjoy 45 minutes of coffee and fellowship in our Commons area.
Spring Session: Jesus Loves Me – How the Bible Tells Me So
March 1, 8, 15, 22 and April 5 - $60.00
Class size limited to 12 children due to small group setting.
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Curious Club
2018-2019 School Year Monday - Thursday 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
We invite your child to join us for planned daily activities involving art, Bible stories, cooking, language arts, math and science. We will also provide a nutritious snack and extra time for play. Children must be ages three through six and potty trained.
Please Note: If you are not a current member of our preschool and wish to join us for Curious Club, please contact us for the necessary registration forms.
*Christ Church of Oak Brook Preschool welcomes students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities made available through our school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational or admissions policies.
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HomeFront
March 9 | Oak Brook
Saturday, March 9 | 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. | Student Center | Oak Brook
Join our community of parents with young children (infant through fifth grade)! Wegather on the second Saturday of each month for interactive teaching, engaging conversations, encouragement in faith formation and fun family meals.
Join us for our March gathering when Eric Haskins, our Spiritual Formation pastor will lead us in a lenten experience. As young parents, creating space to hear from God is hard to come by! This will be a created space for you to enjoy and receive from God. We will then enjoy a family dinner together with our children. Worship programming for children from 4:30-6:00 p.m. and family meal from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Parenting Presence
Sundays, February 17 - March 3 | Oak Brook
Sundays, February 17 - March 3 | 9-10:00 a.m. | Oak Brook | Fellowship Hall 1
We spend a lot of time preparing our children mentally, emotionally and physically to engage with the world around them. However, many of us find ourselves searching for answers when it comes to our child’s spiritual development and preparedness. Join us for a three-week workshop focused on equipping our children to dwell in the presence of God.
Thursday Hopscotch | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday Hopscotch | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hopscotch is a program designed to provide preschool children with direct and one-to-one practice and instruction in the areas of handwriting, phonemic awareness, and phonics.
*Christ Church of Oak Brook Preschool welcomes students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available through our school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational or admissions policies.
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Camp Wonder 1 & 2
June 4 - 7 | July 9 - 12 | Oak Brook
CAMP WONDER 1: FUR, FINS AND FEATHERS - Famous Bible Animals
June 4 - 7, 2019 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Oak Brook
CAMP WONDER 2: MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE & PRAISE GOD!
July 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!
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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 - 12:30 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.
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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MOPS
Mothers of Preschoolers
2nd and 4th Wednesdays | Oak Brook | Fellowship Hall
September 12, 2018 - May 8, 2019 | 9:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Christ Church MOPS believes in the simple but revolutionary idea that remarkable things happen when moms come together. We rally women to help them become more brave, kind and honest by providing a safe and loving community to jourrney through motherhood. We know that mothering can be challenging at times, and so MOPS is here to create space where moms can be themselves.
Our speciality is serving moms of children ages birth through kindergarten. Whether you are a soon-to-be mom, first-time mom or seventh-time mom, you are welcome here. Whether you are an adoptive mom, young mom, seasoned mom, foster mom, stepmom or any other type of mom, you are welcome here.
Connect with Christ Church MOPS on Facebook!
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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The Discovery Center
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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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:
Amy Moran I Children's Ministry Coordinator - Downers Grove Campus I amoran@christchurch.us I 630.321.6745
Christ Church Preschool
Looking for a faith-based school to begin your child's education? Check out the Christ Church Preschool, a hands-on learning center at our Oak Brook location that is committed to partnering with you through your child's early stages of development.
