Loving God Back
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ministry purpose statement
In Uptown Kids, it is our goal to assist parents in the spiritual nurturing and training of their children and to make disciples of Jesus. A disciple is one who is being changed to look like Jesus: loving God back and loving others.
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🎉 What to Expect on Sunday
From check-in to pick-up, we’re here to make Sunday the best part of your child’s week.
- đź‘‹ Warm Welcome: Our team will greet you and guide you through check-in.
- 🧸 Age-Appropriate Classes: Kids enjoy worship, Bible stories, crafts, and games tailored to their age group.
- 🛡️ Safety First: Every volunteer is background-checked and trained. Your child’s safety is our priority.
- ✅ Secure Pick-Up: You’ll use your matching tag to pick up your child after the service.
Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, we’re excited to welcome your family!
Sunday Morning, Wednesday, Special Services
Nursery (Birth-23mo)
Our children’s ministry is blessed to care for your little ones while you are worshiping with us!Â
Nursery is provided on Sundays,Â
Wednesdays and during special services.
Sunday Morning Uptown Kids
Preschool (2yr-5yr) & ELEMENTARY
Each week we have energetic worship, hands-on activities, Bible lessons, games, and more. It is our goal to equip kids to apply Biblical truth to their lives while focusing on Jesus!
Wednesday
AWANA (2yr-5th grade)
Awana is an international, Bible-centered children’s program that incorporates Bible memorization, lessons, and game time.
The acronym Awana comes from the first letters of Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed from 2 Timothy 2:15.
Awana is open to all children ages 2 through 5th grade.
This year we will meet from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings beginning October 2nd, 2024.
Check out awana.org for more information!
A Transitional Ministry for 4th & 5th Graders
THE EDGE
The Edge helps 4th & 5th grade students make that transition from Uptown Kids to Washington Alliance Youth – helping them to build positive relationships and grow in their relationship with Christ. See our Calendar for specific meeting dates and times.
🛎️ Check-In Made Simple
We want your Sunday mornings to be smooth and stress-free. Here’s how our easy check-in system works:
- Download the Church Center App and set up your family account.
- Use the Family Pre-Check feature each Sunday morning before you arrive.
- Scan your QR code at a self check-in station when you arrive at church.
- Grab your labels—and you’re ready to go!
It takes less than 2 minutes—and saves time every week!
Meet Our Children's director
Kim Greenleaf
Kim has been on the ministry team at Washington Alliance for several years, and one of her greatest passions is kids and families and seeing them find Jesus irresistible.