The children’s programs at Pullen are designed to offer opportunities for children to experience and learn about God.
Complete the Kid’s Ministry Information Form to help us better serve your family.
Stay connected with Pullen Kids through Pastor Tommy’s weekly emails. They are full of info and activities for your children grades K-5, as well as weekly Zoom links.
Interested in helping? Click the link below to sign up!
Contact: Tommy Cook, Minister with Children and Families
919.828.0897, x212 | tcook@pullen.org
Children do not need to be taught how to “know” God; they are naturally intuitive about their relationship with God. Our mission at Pullen is to foster an understanding of that relationship and offer ways to explore and deepen that relationship.
The children’s programs at Pullen are designed to offer opportunities for children to experience and learn about God. The curriculum for Sunday Groups incorporates stories from the Bible and contemporary sources that focus on people’s relationships with God. In Children’s Worship, children are offered the opportunity to “come close to God” in a worship setting (with a few tweaks that accommodate more wiggles and giggles). In our Wednesday night programs, children learn ways that they can be leaders in the church through the music ministry and through participation in church mission projects. They even learn how they can impact their community and the world and how that is connected to their relationship with God.
Sunday Groups (Academic Year)
9:30 – 10:30 am
Infants- Crawlers: Childcare in Room 118
Toddlers-Twos: Childcare in Room 117
Two through Five-year-olds: Preschool Sunday Group - Age appropriate activities (stories, music, art and games) in Room 120
Kindergarten through Fifth Grade: Children’s Sunday Group - Stories from the Bible explored through workshops (art, science experiments, cooking and more). All children gather in Room 122 at 9:30 am then Kindergarten, First and Second Graders move to Room 123;Third, Fourth, and Fifth Graders move to Room 124
Music Discovery: Young children and their parents find a welcoming space where age-focused activities instill the joy of music-making.
Children’s Choir: Older children will enjoy a variety of learning experiences that develop their musical skills to offer in worship and church life.
Sunday Morning Worship
11:00 am
We welcome ALL children in Worship! All children are invited to attend worship with their families. Childcare and special programs are available for children second grade and younger. There are also Children’s Worship materials available in the church foyer. Note…Preschoolers are invited to remain in their room during the 11:00 am worship hour.
Infants-Toddlers: Little’s Loft - A space for parents with infants and toddlers for quiet regrouping located on the second floor adjacent to the West balcony
Preschoolers: Childcare Provided
K-2- Children’s Worship- Room 126. Excluding the 1st Sunday of the month, kindergarten, first, and second grade children are invited to “follow the light” from the main worship service to a special children’s worship experience.
Wednesday Nights (Academic Year)
5:30-6:14 pm Community Dinner in Finlator Hall
Preschooler Care 6:00-7:30 pm - Meet in Room 120
Kindergarten through Fifth Grades Rotation 6-7:30 PM
Active Play (Grades 3-5 from 6:30 - 7 & Grades K-2 from 7-7:30 pm) Room 116 /Play Ground
Planned "Quest" (Story Time, Craft Time, Game Time, Experiments) (Grades K-2 from 6:30 - 7 & Grades 3-5 from 7-7:30 pm) in Room 122
Social Activities for Kids and Families
(Throughout the year we have fun activities for families)
Monthly Family Gatherings
Children’s Camps
Halloween Carnival
Children’s Christmas Play
Easter Egg Hunt
Camp Pullen (Weeklong Summer Day Camp)
Cookouts and Parties
Summer Programs
Children's Summer Sunday Group "Fruit Salad Sundays!" June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, July 14, 21 & 28, August 4 & 11 in Room 122
Children kindergarten - 5th grade will enjoy a "come-as-you-are" experience of creativity, celebration, and hospitality as each morning we will come together to build explore the Fruits of the Spirit. We will enjoy being together, making things together, and celebrating God together through activities and stories from the Bible. Caregivers are invited to enjoy this experience along with with the children!
Childcare will also be available for babies - 2 year old's on Room 117 and Pre-K in Room 120!
Camp Pullen: July 8-12 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm m-t, 9:00 - 12:00 pm F
Camp Pullen is hosting another awesome children's day camp this summer! It's a whole week of fun for kids who have finished Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. Our theme this year is all about "What Every Living Thing Needs." We'll be diving into how important it is to take care of our planet and all the living creatures on it. Humans are a part of this amazing creation, but we want to focus on understanding the needs of every living thing - like shelter, food, water, air, and community. And of course, we'll explore how humans can show compassion towards the more-than-human world when it comes to meeting those needs.
Now, for the logistics. The times for Camp Pullen this summer are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm on Monday - Thursday and 9:00 am to Noon on Friday. Drop-off begins at 8:30 am, and pick-up is by 5:20 pm. Families may pick up children at noon if this works best for their family.
Exciting, right? We can't wait to have a blast with your kids this summer!
Register for Camp Pullen here by June 1!
Contact: Tommy Cook
On Memorial Day weekend the children’s programs shift into a summer schedule. Regular Wednesday night programs and Children’s Worship go on hiatus until September. Sunday Groups continue to meet 9:30-10:30 am most weeks. The classes combine into multi-age groups, and the curriculum varies from our regular format.
Volunteer
Volunteers for Pullen Kids- Making Pullen a Place of Love and Safety
Each time we have a child dedication service we covenant as a community to be a place of love, nurture and faith for children. It is important that the children in our midst know that they are loved and valued as vital members of our community. How do we do that? We pray. We love. We teach. We build relationships.
As we are coming BACK to our in-person community, we need volunteers for Sundays and Wednesdays starting in September to spend time teaching, learning and playing with our children. There are opportunities with our nursery to our fifth graders.
Not sure you know enough about the Bible? That’s okay. Not sure you have all the answers to kids’ questions? Good! We all struggle with our theological beliefs. SS Teachers are not expected to know everything about God or the Bible. You are invited to be a partner in learning with the children. Kids don’t mind if you don’t know where a book is in the Bible or if you get Elijah confused with Elisha (who doesn’t). And children can have fresh, new perspectives that will give you lots to ponder.
Never worked with kids before? That's okay, no teaching experience is needed. Volunteers work in teams; curriculum is provided. We will provide the necessary training when all volunteers go through Pullen’s “Safe Congregation” orientation to be scheduled.
Check out the list below to find a place to volunteer. Then, contact Tommy Cook at 828-0897, ext.2, or tcook@pullen.org to get more information.
Job Descriptions for Children’s Ministry
Sunday Morning Family Greeters
September through May commitment
Check in Pullen families, and gather important information from visitors
Sundays, 9:15 – 10:30 AM
Assist workers and provide an extra layer of safety for our children
Four or Five volunteers are needed to serve once a month
Infant Care (ON CALL AS NEEDED)
September through May commitment
Sundays, 9:15-10:30 AM and/or 10:30- Noon
Be available when members or visitors need care for babies (pre-toddlers)
Toddler Sunday School Teacher
September through May commitment
Sundays, 9:15-10:30 AM
Work with paid children’s caregivers
Primary goal is to build relationships and offer consistency to children
Each week, one volunteer leads a lesson while paid children’s caregivers assist with the activities (lesson plans are provided). No formal teaching or theological training is needed. Come experience the stories anew with the children
Preschool Sunday School Teacher
Twos, Threes and Fours class
September through May commitment
Sundays, 9:15-10:30 AM
Work with paid children’s caregivers
Primary goal is to build relationships and offer consistency to children