kids & preteens

1st - 6th Grade

Partnering with parents to
cultivate kids who make jesus known

PLANTing seeds of biblical truth
Helping kids GROW as lifelong disciples
Encouraging them to BEAR FRUIT and SPREAD the Good News of Jesus

Weekly Events

Sundays

1-3-1 for Families
We'd love for your family to worship together for one hour and enjoy age-specific Small Group during the other. Either way, you're covered — the same teaching and activities for Kids and Preteens are offered both hours.

9:30am and 11:00am
Small Groups for 1-4 Grade
Preteen Small Groups for 5-6 Grade
Each family is unique, and we want to honor that. Your children are always welcome to:
Join you in worship and participate in Kids Ministry during the hour you attend Small Group
Or
Attend both Kids Ministry hours if that’s best for your family


Wednesdays

August 26,  2026 - Dec 2, 2026
5:00 pm - Family Dinner
6:00 pm - G3 Kids for 1st-4th Grade
Kids growing in their relationship with God, the church, and the world through:
-Engaging Bible Study
-Hands-On Bible Skills
-High-Energy Games
6:00 pm - PATH56 for 5th/6th Grade
Preteens owning their faith through:
-Bible Exploration
-Engaging Worship
-Small Group Conversation
-Hangtime Fun with Friends

JOY Ministry

We are dedicated to providing environments that help develop the spiritual, physical & emotional lives of special needs children and students while also providing support for their families.

JOY Ministry loves and serves those with special needs, disabilities, and additional needs through encouragement, love, accommodations, and inclusive environments. Everyone is given the opportunity to worship, play, learn about Jesus and grow together with their peers in an age appropriate setting for each child and student. It's OUR greatest JOY to see ALL of God's children experience the deep love and care of Jesus Christ so that HE can become THEIR greatest JOY!
First time at University Heights?
If you have a child with special needs and are interested in visiting University Heights, please let us know you are coming so that we can be well-prepared to serve your family. Do so by filling out the JOY Ministry Participant Form.

Preschool, Kids, and Students (age birth -22)
  • Sundays at 9:30 AM and 11 AM
  • Check in at the Preschool or Kids Welcome Desk located in the Kids Building for more information.
  • Plan your visit by contacting Jenny at jenny.woodard@uhbc.net

“We will not hide these truths from our children;
we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the Lord,
about his power and his mighty wonders...
so that they set their hope in God and not forget the works of God,
but keep his commandments.”
Psalm78:4, 7

FAMILY DISCIPLESHIP RESOURCES

Feeling Overwhelmed?

Here is some Encouragement.

Time with God

Spending time with God, through Bible reading and prayer, is essential to growing in your relationship with Him. God desires for us to know him more and that happens when we meet him daily. 

The Lord's Supper

The Lord’s Supper can be an amazing time of worship and reflection for your child. The key is to talk with them before the time comes so that they can watch or participate with an understanding of what’s taking place. 

S.O.A.P.  Instructions

S = Scripture
O = Observation
A = Application
P = Prayer

S.O.A.P Journal for Kids

Enjoy this S.O.A.P. journal catered just for kids.

Prayer

Prayer is communication with God and it is essential to a Christian's relationship with Him and every Christian home. 

Prayer Journal 2

Here is another prayer journal catered just for kids, different from the first.

Prayer Journal 1

Enjoy this prayer journal catered just for kids.