— 1 Timothy 4:12
JESSE BACHMAN
Kids Ministry & Recreation Director
jessebachman@universitycarillon.net
(407) 588-1702 (direct line)
MEGAN MCKEEL
Kids Ministry Associate Director
meganmckeel@universitycarillon.net
(407) 542-0776
At University Carillon we are committed to offering a safe, secure, and loving environment where each child can experience the love of Jesus through creative and exciting programs. All staff and volunteers are background checked and trained for their classrooms.
Why do my kids start out in service?
As a church, we believe that families worshipping together is vital in spiritual growth—of the kids, family and church as a whole. A practical way to grow a healthy church is by encouraging kids to be a part of church service.
As we’ve seen over the years, kids worshipping in church service is twofold: individual spiritual growth of the kids (and helping to transition after their Kids Ministry days), and the growth of the congregation as they are inspired by getting to see kids of all ages worshipping.
What does this look like?
Check-in will be in the front church lobby before service. Then kids (ages VPK—5th grade) will start out in service with parents/grandparents for the first two songs of worship. Kids Ministry leaders will then walk kids to their classes (where you will later pick them up) for the remainder of the service.
What will my kids be learning in their classes?
We use Orange Curriculum! Our goal is to walk alongside your kids to develop a deeper faith, build strong relationships, and ask big questions about their faith through Bible stories, worship and small groups.
Simple & Silly Church at Home was born out of a desire to meet families where they are as we continue to be stuck at home for the most part. We wanted to create weekend lessons that looked a little bit more like Virtual VBS, that were simple, silly and interactive. We have found that God shows up in so many ways, including the simple and silly. Jump into the fun!
On break for now, but previous weeks are still available.
Traditional Service (8:45 AM) — Child Care (6 weeks–3yr olds) is available at all services. Kids Classes (PreK-5th grade) will not be meeting.
Contemporary Service (10 AM) — Child Care (6 weeks–3yr olds) is available at all services. Kids Classes (PreK-5th grade) are available at the 10am service.
Vessel Service (11:30 AM) — Child Care (6 weeks–3yr olds) is available at all gatherings. Kids Classes (PreK-5th grade) are available at Vessel.
(4 yrs-5th Grade) Wednesday nights This fun, high-energy ministry encourages kids to know Jesus Christ and grow in a relationship with him through Bible stories, Scripture memorization, life application, missions, and recreation!
Child care is provided for children 6 weeks-3 years old.
University Carillon offers athletic leagues using the Upward sports program—the world’s largest youth sports provider. Upward offers a uniquely designed sports experience that adapts and expands and as players grow in their personal athletic journeys. Upward seeks to develop athletes mentally, athletically, spiritually and socially—producing players who excel both on and off the field.
We currently offer Spring and Fall soccer and basketball leagues for children age 4(K) through 8th grade.
For more details, dates and sign up information > Events Page
During the summer we offer Vacation Bible School; a range of interest-based camps; and we encourage children to attend our denominational church camp.
For more details, dates and sign up information > Events Page
Each year our children’s ministry staff creates a story and workbook called Adventure Calling. It’s designed to be used by the children (with adult supervision), over the four weeks of Advent, to interact with the great news of Jesus’ coming to Earth the we celebrate at Christmas. Adventure Calling shows how Hope, Joy, Peace, and Love are woven into story of the birth of our Savior. And the whole book is meant to be FUN! We hope your children have a blast with this book!
