Children are welcome here! Children and our children’s ministry are close to God’s heart and ours, too. Scroll down to find more information about what to expect on your first visit, our weekly gathering times, special events and more.
These words of Jesus from Matthew 19:14 help shape our belief that children are full participants in the gathered church and Highland's restoration vision. We seek to welcome all children, just as Jesus did. We invite children to join God’s story as we gather in worship, in table communities, and in service. Getting to know Jesus and each other is at the heart of His Kids Ministry. Opportunities to hear and respond to God’s word happen every time we gather.
We’re so glad you’ve chosen to join us.
It’s important for us to know your child’s name! To help us get to know your family, we ask that you check in at one of our Realm computer kiosks located in the foyers around our worship center. Once you complete the check-in process, please print out a name tag for your child. Click the “Pre-Register Your Child” button to let us know you are coming and make check-in smoother.
All staff and volunteers have completed references, background checks, and participated in Ministry Safe training.
In addition, the Atrium, South and North Foyers, and all official Children’s Ministry classrooms and hallways are monitored by a camera system that records video and sound.
Although we provide spaces where young children can go during our congregational worship assemblies, children are welcome in our worship center, just as God created them with their accompanying wiggles and noises! We love seeing families and friends model how to be in worship together, helping them learn the songs, say the Lord’s Prayer and offer up precious “Prayers of the People.” Like most of us, young children learn by doing. We believe God’s heart is filled with delight when God hears a tiny voice echo the words of a song or prayer.
We have a Mom’s nursery and Family Room where parents and grandparents can sit with children who need a little more space and freedom. These rooms are located off the South Foyer. Buddy Bags and noise reducing headphones are also available for your family’s use.
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We’d love to have you join our email list! We send most of our communication about events and opportunities to connect with other families this way. Click the button below to join the list.
Have questions? We’d love to tell you more! Contact our children’s minister, Ashley Crisp.
We gather multiple times in the week. Click on each event to see more information. Scroll down for upcoming special events.
On Sunday mornings, there are specific experiences that have been intentionally created for your children. While some of these experiences are provided during our worship services, children are welcome in our auditorium as full participants (wiggles and noises included). Young children, like most of us, learn by doing and we believe that God's heart is filled with delight when God hears a tiny voice echo the words of a song or prayer. If a child is needing a little more space & freedom during service, the Mom's Nursery and Family Room (located off the South Foyer) are available.
August - May // 7-8 p.m.
“Together we’re better” is one of our favorite sayings, and our mid-week, Wednesday night gathering can help us connect with each other while hearing God’s story in a relaxed learning environment.
Mark your family calendar for these upcoming special events! Click on each event for more information.
Worship is a high value at Highland. When we gather as a body each week, it is important to us that every person feels welcome in our worship spaces.
Buddy Bags were created to accommodate those with sensory sensitivities and/or active bodies and hands. Each bag contains a visual schedule of a typical Highland worship service and several different fidget toys.
Buddy Bag stations are located around the back of the auditorium, in the atrium and in the south foyer. There you can pick up a buddy bag and noise-reducing headphones. Please return the bag and headphones after service.
Playground hours are subject to change, such as during the holiday season. Always check here for the current playground hours.
Our indoor play space, located in the South Foyer, is open when Highland gathers and additional times throughout the week. Since the play space isn’t staffed, we ask for parents to supervise their children on the indoor playground. We are excited to share this space with our neighbors and community!
