We partner with families to raise kids who will trust, love, and follow Jesus for the rest of their lives.
Weekly Programming
Calvary Kids Sunday Mornings
Sundays | 9:00am & 10:45am
Join us for children’s programming on Sunday mornings during the 9:00 or 10:45 worship service for birth thru 4th grade. If your kids are not already attending either service, please register them here.
Kids in Action
Wednesdays | 6:30-7:45pm
KNA is our midweek class for children in kindergarten through 4th grade. We train and encourage kids to put their faith in action. Registration is required. Programming begins September 11.
Li’l KNA
Wednesdays | 6:30-7:45pm
Li’l KNA is our programming for birth-young 5s. Parents must be in a class/study or volunteering on Wednesday nights for kids to participate. Registration is required. Programming begins September 11.
Helpful Info
Welcome, we are looking forward to meeting you!
Calvary Kids Ministry is located at the bottom of the stairs that are found outside the main sanctuary. We welcome children of all abilities to join us for one of our two Sunday morning services. At our 9:00 am service and at our 10:45 service, we have programming for children ages birth – 4th grade. We also offer mid-week Kids-N-Action programming on Wednesdays during the school year, for ages Kindergarten – Fourth grade.
To register for Sunday Mornings: Calvary Kids on Sundays
To register for Wednesday Nights: Kids-N-Action Registration
As you enter our space in the lower level, there are friendly faces that will help you with our Check-In procedures and will walk with you to your child’s classroom. We also have a family photo wall that helps families connect faces with names! Help us get to know your family better – send a picture to calvarykids@calvarygr.org, or drop one in the mail to Calvary Kids, 707 E. Beltline, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. Please include contact information as well.
We would love to celebrate with you! Send a photo of your little one and details to calvarykids@calvarygr.org.
Consider participating in our next child dedication. Child Dedication is a time for parents to make a commitment, to God and in front of friends and family, to raise their children to trust and follow God. More details Here.
If you are interested in joining us on Sunday mornings or Wednesday nights, we would love to add your kids to our database so that you can print name tags at our kiosk when checking them in. Please take just a couple of minutes to register them for Calvary Kids church, that would be great!
On Sundays and Wednesdays, all children need to stop by the check-in area to print their name tags and be escorted by a parent or guardian to the room number printed on their name tag.
Checking In and Recording Attendance: To check your child into his/her classroom:
- Affix one name tag to your child
- Give one name tag to the Calvary Kids classroom volunteer who will use it to create a class roster and record attendance
- Retain the parent or guardian tag to complete our check-out procedures
Checking Out and Child Release: The name tag issued upon check-in must be presented in order for a child to be released. Children birth through fourth grade will be released only to a parent or another responsible guardian that is in seventh grade or older. If a tag is lost, a Calvary Staff member will verify a parent’s ID and release the child.
If you are a first-time visitor or if your child would benefit from special accommodations, come see us at our guest check-in table! If you would like to register your kids for Sunday mornings, please register them here.
Thank you for partnering with the CK staff to keep the children we serve and our serving team members healthy. To ensure a healthy environment for all children and volunteers, we follow the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics which state that a child stays home if any of the following symptoms are present:
- fever, vomiting, diarrhea (within previous 24 hours)
- any skin infections or rashes
- lice
- any communicable diseases – two weeks after symptoms have subsided
- pink eye or other eye infections
- croup
- green or yellow discharge from the nose
- sore throat
If you are in person at Calvary and need a place for your kids (infant-4th grade) to “move” while you watch the service streamed on a large screen, you are welcome to worship in the Family Room on the lower level in the CK area. In addition, room 112, which is across from the choir room on the lower level, is also open for families with older children.
If you are at home and would like to live stream, follow us HERE!
Would you like to see an entire generation of faithful believers raised up to proclaim the gospel to a world that needs it? Then come alongside Calvary Kids to sing, dance, laugh, learn about, and praise the greatness of our God!
Take a look at our Serving Webpage for more info!
Ministry Team
Michelle Smith
Co-Director, Calvary Kids
msmith@calvarygr.org
Kirsten DeMoss
Facilitator, Calvary Kids
kdemoss@calvarygr.org
Sheri Schmidt
Director of Adoption & Foster Care
sschmidt@calvarygr.org
Ann Bagley
Co-Director, Calvary Kids
abagley@calvarygr.org
Brooke DeWitt
Facilitator & Ministry Assistant, Calvary Kids
bhensler@calvarygr.org
Pamela Cook
Facilitator, Calvary Kids
& Special Needs Ministries
pcook@calvarygr.org
We desire to partner with families to help nurture a love and understanding of God and his Word in order to lay a strong foundation for a lifetime of faith.
We do this by:
KNOWING: We create a safe, welcoming environment where all kids and families experience relationships that exhibit the love of Jesus so that kids feel known, cared for, and loved.
GROWING: Through the storytelling of the bible, catechism training, and relational discipleship, kids will grow in the knowledge of biblical truth, learning about Jesus through hands-on, real-life, engaging discovery.
SERVING: In response to the life-changing love of Jesus, we are guided to participate in God’s mission in our church and in our community.
LOVING: As a family of believers, we engage with, encourage, and equip those around us with the tools necessary for spiritual growth.
GOING: God’s Spirit will empower and move kids and families beyond the church and home to be ambassadors for Christ and take the gospel’s good news to their neighbors and the world.
Upcoming Events:
Calvary Kids | Kids-N-Action | 6:30pm-7:45pm
Calvary Kids | Kids-In-Action | Wednesdays, Sept. 11 – May 7 | 6:30-7:45 | Cost: $10 per child Children from Birth through 4th grade are invited to join us on Wednesday evenings for our Kids-N-Action programming! It is our desire that children understand what God says in the Bible, believe it, and put it into action in their daily lives. KNA is designed to foster social interaction through Bible stories, electives, and small groups while facilitating spiritual growth in learning how to put your faith into action! Doors open at 6:15pm. The $10 registration fee helps us offset the cost of some really fun things we will be giving away to your child! If cost is an issue, reach out to Brooke Hensler about scholarship opportunities. If your child is in Pre-K, this program is only available to kids whose parents are in a class/study or volunteering at Calvary on…
Calvary Kids | Roller Skating | 11:00am-1:00pm
Lace up your skates and roll into an afternoon of fun, excitement, snacks, and family bonding at the GR Skate and Event Center!
Calvary Kids | Kids-N-Action | 6:30pm-7:45pm
Calvary Kids | Kids-In-Action | Wednesdays, Sept. 11 – May 7 | 6:30-7:45 | Cost: $10 per child Children from Birth through 4th grade are invited to join us on Wednesday evenings for our Kids-N-Action programming! It is our desire that children understand what God says in the Bible, believe it, and put it into action in their daily lives. KNA is designed to foster social interaction through Bible stories, electives, and small groups while facilitating spiritual growth in learning how to put your faith into action! Doors open at 6:15pm. The $10 registration fee helps us offset the cost of some really fun things we will be giving away to your child! If cost is an issue, reach out to Brooke Hensler about scholarship opportunities. If your child is in Pre-K, this program is only available to kids whose parents are in a class/study or volunteering at Calvary on…
Calvary Kids | Kids-N-Action | 6:30pm-7:45pm
Calvary Kids | Kids-In-Action | Wednesdays, Sept. 11 – May 7 | 6:30-7:45 | Cost: $10 per child Children from Birth through 4th grade are invited to join us on Wednesday evenings for our Kids-N-Action programming! It is our desire that children understand what God says in the Bible, believe it, and put it into action in their daily lives. KNA is designed to foster social interaction through Bible stories, electives, and small groups while facilitating spiritual growth in learning how to put your faith into action! Doors open at 6:15pm. The $10 registration fee helps us offset the cost of some really fun things we will be giving away to your child! If cost is an issue, reach out to Brooke Hensler about scholarship opportunities. If your child is in Pre-K, this program is only available to kids whose parents are in a class/study or volunteering at Calvary on…