Children’s Programs
Sunday School
Sunday Nursery
Baptisms
Children’s Choirs
The Day School
Events
Family Retreat
Family Nights
Vacation Bible School
Sunday School
Sunday School takes place during the 9:30 a.m. worship service, and no pre-registration is required. Children ages 3 through 5th grade begin in the Sanctuary with their families and join the pastor for a brief Children’s Time. They then proceed to Buchanan Chapel for Children’s Chapel before heading to their age- and grade-level classrooms on the 4th floor of the Gratz Center.
Sunday Nursery
Our nursery welcomes infants and toddlers ages 6 months to 2 years during the 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship services. Located on the 4th floor of the Gratz Center, the nursery does not require advance registration. Our nursery is staffed by nursery team members and congregational volunteers, with at least two adults present at all times to ensure your child’s safety. Parents receive a pager so they can be contacted during worship if their child needs them.
Children are always welcome in worship! If you need a quiet place to step away with your child during the service, the Hospitality Suite on the second floor of the Gratz Center is available as a Comfort Room on Sunday mornings.
Baptisms
Baptisms take place during the worship service and occur on the second Sunday of the month during both the 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services. At least one parent must be a member of Fourth Church for a child to be baptized, and all baptism scheduling is handled by contacting Matt Helms
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Children’s Choirs
Our Children’s Choirs offer children of all ages a fun way to learn about God’s love through music. Children in kindergarten through 5th grade rehearse together on Sunday mornings from 9:00–9:25 a.m. in Room 4G, with no separation by grade. The choirs periodically sing during worship and special services.
Our Children’s Choir director, Katy Sinclair, also leads singing with preschoolers during the 9:30 a.m. Sunday School hour.
The Day School
at Fourth Church operates Monday through Friday during the school year, serving children from age 2 to 5. Located in the modern Gratz Center, the Day School is a state-of-the-art facility that even has its own private outdoor playground.
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Events
for children and families on Sundays range from donut receptions to Advent wreath-making to observing faith milestones with gift picture-Bibles.
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Family Retreat
Join us each May for a fun-filled weekend in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin! Our annual Family Retreat offers a chance to connect, relax and enjoy the outdoors with families of all ages. Enjoy activities like scavenger hunts, campfires and time together in a beautiful camp setting with comfortable hotel-style accommodations.
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Family Nights
Family Nights are family gatherings at the church, typically held on the third Friday of the month – with a wide variety of activities and themes, ranging from animal shows to a children’s magician. Each Family Night begins with crafts and activities, followed by a shared dinner and a special program – there is no cost to attend and all are welcome!
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Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a summer day camp held every year at Fourth Church for children in preschool through fifth grade.
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For information about Sunday School and worship opportunities for children, contact Matt Helms, Associate Pastor for Faith Formation (312.573.3362).
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