Welcome! Children are a vital part of our faith community. Our goal is to partner with families to share the love of God with children and nourish life-long relationships with Christ Jesus. Or, as we put it, to help kids grow in faith.


For more information about our Children's Ministries at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton, IL, please contact Carey Williams Bebar, Director of Christian Education, at 630-668-3100 x105 or cbebar@garychurch.org.


Another way to stay connected to Gary Kids is by joining the Gary Kids Facebook page. Check out activities, videos and devotions that help faith grow at home.



Gary Kids Registration Form



Sundays


Kids' Church
All preschool 3s through third graders are invited to the Lower Level after the children's time during 9 a.m. worship and after the Scripture reading at 11:11 a.m. worship. Please sign in at our Gary Kids Check-in Station located just outside the Sanctuary.


Helping Hands 

Fourth Sunday during 9 a.m. Kids’ Church
All children ages preschool 3s through grade 5 are invited to the Lower Level to use their “helping hands” to help our local, national and global neighbors.


Sunday School, 10 a.m.
Preschool through grade 3: Lower Level
Grades 4–5: Anderson Room, Main Level




Wednesdays


Wednesday night children’s music

All Gary Kids are invited to grow in faith and serve in love through the music ministry! Cherub Choir, Friendship Choir and Good News Ringers all meet on Wednesdays. See music page for details and register here.

 

Wednesday night child care

Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m.

Wednesday night child care is offered for children preschool 3s through fifth grade. This supervised playtime is available for families with children in multiple choirs and/or parents seeking child care during class meetings or small group studies. Contact Carey Williams Bebar for more information.



Gary Kids Calendar 









Monday, March 30, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. 

Looking for something fun for your kids to do on their day off from school? Kids will spend the morning playing, crafting, snacking and hanging out with friends. And if you need it, you’ll have access to a quiet workspace stocked with coffee and donuts. 

 

Register for preschool 3s through fifth grade.

 

We’re also looking for volunteers (psst…high schoolers, this is an easy way to earn service hours!)


Monday, June 22–Thursday, June 25, 9 a.m.-noon

Register your 4-year-old preschoolers through incoming fourth graders for Vacation Bible School. We’re also looking for volunteers! Register here.


4th & 5th Grade Fellowship

Good Friday Dinner and Worship

Friday, April 3, 5 p.m.

Fourth and fifth grade fellowship students are invited to a special dinner with Carey Williams Bebar and Dan Lee, where they’ll learn about Good Friday, attend worship together and participate in a powerful way. 


RSVP to Carey Williams Bebar.


More events

Telling the Story of Holy Week

Sunday, March 29, 10 a.m. Sunday School

During this rotation model Sunday School event, kids will journey through the story of Holy Week as they create resurrection eggs.

 

Palm Sunday Parade

Sunday, March 29, 9 a.m. worship

All Gary Kids are invited to join in a Palm Sunday Parade! We will gather in the Narthex (rear of the Sanctuary) at 9 a.m. Children will process with palms down the center aisle, place their branches on the altar, then sit with their families until Children’s Time. Parents are encouraged to escort children age 5 and younger.

 

Easter Egg Hunt

Sunday, April 5, 10:15 a.m., Memorial Park

Grab your baskets and head to Memorial Park for a traditional Easter Egg Hunt.

Easter egg donations needed! Please donate filled Easter eggs by Friday, March 27. Donations can be dropped off in the bin near the Missions bulletin board. 


Parent’s Night Out

Friday, April 10, 6:30–8:30 p.m., Lower Level

Drop off your kiddos at Gary Church and enjoy some well-deserved time away. Each month features a movie, craft and free play for kids ages preschool 3s through fifth grade. Suggested cash donation of $5 per child. Register here.


Service opportunity


Acolytes wanted


If you’re a fourth, fifth, sixth or seventh grader, we’d love to have you serve as an acolyte in worship. To learn more about this meaningful position, contact Pastor Daniel Cochran or sign up here.