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! The Children's Choir and Good News Ringers 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, 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

4th & 5th Grade Fellowship | End-of-the-year party

Friday, May 15, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Third, fourth and fifth graders are invited to our annual end-of-the-year party. We will welcome third graders and send off fifth graders to Gary Youth! 


RSVP to Carey Williams Bebar.


More events

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.

 

Sunday School and Kids’ Church schedule
The last day of 10 a.m. Sunday School for the summer is May 17 — we will resume on Sept. 13! Kids’ Church at 9 a.m. will continue in the summer for children ages preschool 3s–grade 3. 


Step Up Sunday
May 31, 9 a.m.

Students will “step up” to the next grade. We will also celebrate high school graduates with afghans handmade by Gary Church knitters.



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.