kids ministry
Due to the current health situation, we have suspended all on-site programming
and church events until further notice.
Click here for the most current information about what we are doing as a church.
Below you will find information on our usual programming throughout the year.
Kids Ministry at Wayzata Free
Wayzata Free Kids Ministry exists to invite all kids to know Jesus in a way that transforms their daily lives and the lives of those around them. We want to build faith, hope and love in the hearts of children, so that when they’ve grown up, they’ll be adults who love and follow Jesus. It's our goal to equip and support parents as they raise the next generation of world changers! Programming for kids (Infants-5th grade) is offered during the worship service and community hour. Everyone is welcome.
Please register your child(ren) HERE.
Questions? Contact our Kids Pastor, Sara Galligan at sara.galligan@wayzatafree.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS
PRESCHOOL OPEN GYM
Mondays | 9:30-11:30 am (*September-May)
Need your kids to burn off some energy? Come hang out in our gym! Invite friends and neighbors and meet some new parents while your kids play. Please note, parents/guardians must stay in the gym with their child(ren).
VIRTUAL VBS EXPERIENCE | PRESCHOOL & ELEMENTARY
Registration is now open for our free, Virtual VBS Experience! Click here to register.
June 22 & June 24 | Virtual Experience Kit Pick Up
Due to these uncertain times, we made the difficult decision to not offer our traditional Elementary VBC or Preschool VBS. For the safety of your kids and our leaders, we believe this is the best option. Instead, we are providing a free, Virtual VBS Experience for your children to participate in this summer!
Our Virtual VBS Experience is for both preschool and elementary age kids! As a family you can sign up for your own personalized kit that gives you everything you need to participate in VBS from home. From Bible Story and worship videos to crafts and games, you can choose how simple or elaborate you would like to use the resources that will be provided.
After you register, make sure to click "OK" and you will be sent to our sign up genius page to select a time slot to pick up your kit! Sign up for a 10 minute time slot to go through our special Wayzata Free "drive-thru" to pick up your kit. Andrea and Sara will be there to say "hi" and answer any questions you might have. On the day you selected, pack up the family (we'd love to see your kids) and come on over (just make sure you stay in your vehicle).
If you would prefer to have your kit dropped off at your house instead, please sign up for the slot that says DROP OFF and we will contact you to arrange a time.
If you feel comfortable, we encourage you to invite friends or neighbors to join you! Whether you decide to do it with a few other families or as a backyard VBS with a small group of neighbors, this Virtual VBS Experience is adaptable for however and whenever you would like to use it!
Questions? Contact Sara Galligan at sara.galligan@wayzatafree.org.
SUNDAY MORNING PROGRAMS
Click here to register your child(ren) for Sunday mornings.
BIRTH-PRE-K
Loving arms await the littlest of our Wayzata Free Church family in our nurseries. In the Infant Room, we provide a soothing environment with quiet worship music, two crib/nursing rooms and plenty of crawl space. In the Waddlers Room, toddlers (up to age two) are surrounded by playful worship music, read Bible stories and enjoy a prayer and snack.
Our Sunday preschool classes begin at age 2, or when kids are ready for more structure. We offer fun, Bible-based programs where kids discover God's love, using a unique curriculum called "First Look."
“First Look” is designed to give preschoolers their first impression of their loving heavenly Father. This program uses learning centers, activities, games, music and crafts to teach kids about God's Word. Our focus is to help a child by age 5, to believe: God made me, God loves me, Jesus wants to be my friend forever
“First Look” truly are experts in area of "take home" options for your family. About once a month we have parent cue cards for you to help you engage in what your kids are learning in their preschool classrooms on Sunday. You can also check out their Parent Cue app available at the Apple App Store or Android Market!
If you're interested in serving in our nurseries or preschool classes, please contact Kids Pastor, Sara Galligan, at sara.galligan@wayzatafree.org or Preschool Coordinator, Andrea Berens, at andrea.berens@wayzatafree.org. Click name to email or call 763.473.9463.
ELEMENTARY
9:00 am | Worship Service
10:30-11:30 am | Community Hour | 252 Kids
252 Kids is a large group/small group style program. It is designed to provoke discovery and invite kids into a new understanding of how to grow in relationship with Jesus. Throughout the time elementary kids spend in 252 Kids, we will cover 150 key Bible stories, focus on four faith skills and cover and review 30 themes (practical applications of God's Truth). Every lesson and resource we offer helps kids discover who Jesus is and then shows them how to put their faith into practical action. 252 Kids is dedicated to helping kids grow in wisdom, faith and friendship.
Everything we teach in 252 Kids is based on one of three basic but powerful truths modeled by Jesus in Luke 2:52.
+ I need to make the wise choice
+ I can trust God no matter what
+ I should treat others the way I want to be treated
Volunteer in KIDS Ministry
We value kids and youth at Wayzata Free Church and want to keep them safe.
Click here to fill out an application. Once we have received your application along with two character references we will contact you about joining our team.
Son-shine corner preschool
Click here to watch a video about the preschool
We know it is important for your child's first school experience to be a positive one. If you are looking for a warm Christian environment, visit sonshinecorner.org. The preschool operates weekdays during the school year in the lower level of Wayzata Free Church.
