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.
CONNECT
living life together
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! Nursery is provided all Sunday, Wednesday, and special services.
Sunday Morning Uptown Kids
Preschool (2-5)
All of our lessons revolve around 3 Basic Truths that we want every child to learn.
- God made me.
- God loves me.
- Jesus wants to be my friend forever.
Sunday Morning Uptown Kids
Elementary 252 Basics
Before kids head off to 6th grade, we want to make sure these three things stick.
- Wisdom: I need to make the right choice.
- Faith: I can trust God no matter what.
- Friendship: I should treat others the way I want to be treated.
Wednesday
AWANA (2yr-6th 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 and is taken from 2 Timothy 2:15.
Awana is open to all children ages 2 through 6th grade. It meets September through May from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. Check out awana.org for more information!
What we're excited about
The Edge: 4th & 5th graders
We are launching a new ministry! Introducing The Edge, a transitional ministry for 4th and 5th graders – helping them transition from elementary to middle school ministries.
Meet Our Children's director
Kim Greenleaf
Kim has been on the ministry team at Washington Alliance part time for seven years, and one of her greatest passions is kids and families and seeing them find Jesus irresistible.