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Children's Ministry

The children's ministry at Aldersgate is ALIVE. Our Sunday school curriculum is called Cross-Training — a unique rotation-style program where kids thrive. We also offer Elevate, seasonal events, VBS, and more for the whole family!

Children's Education Contact

Cynthia Rios

Director of Children's Education

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Sunday Mornings

Children's Sunday School

Sunday school classes for children starting at age 2 (by September 1st). A nursery is provided from 8:00–12:15 AM on Sundays for children under 2.

Cross-Training — 9:30 AM

Kids rotate through six stations — Art, Science, Games, Cooking, Movies, and Computers — exploring a different aspect of the theme story each week. Opening time includes songs, birthday recognition, and an offering. Each child through 5th grade must be checked in and out of their classroom.

Noah's Ark

Sundays at 9:30 AM2-Year-Old RoomContact: Cynthia Rios

Kids enjoy stories, songs, and crafts in a nurturing environment.

Daniel's Den

Sundays at 9:30 AM3-Year-Old RoomContact: Cynthia Rios

Kids learn about God's love through story, song, games, and crafts.

The Treehouse

Sundays at 9:30 AMPre-K RoomContact: Cynthia Rios

Come join Noah the Bear and learn about God's love.

Clubhouse

Sundays at 9:30 AMClubhouse RoomContact: Cynthia Rios

Kindergarten–3rd Grade. Participates in Cross-Training — rotating through six stations: Art, Science, Games, Cooking, Movies, and Computers.

Fellowship Hall

Sundays at 9:30 AMFellowship HallContact: Cynthia Rios

4th–5th Grade. Participates in Cross-Training, exploring a different aspect of the theme story each week through hands-on experiences.

Sunday Care

Sundays at 11:00 AMToddler NurseriesContact: Cynthia Rios

During the 11 a.m. worship service, children ages 3 through 2nd grade may go to Sunday Care for stories, songs, and crafts.

Weekly Programs

Other Activities

Beyond Sunday school, there are plenty of ways for kids to get involved throughout the week.

Sonbeamers

Sundays (during school year)Choir RoomContact: Cynthia Rios

A children's choir for ages 4 through 3rd grade.

Elevate

Wednesdays 6:30–7:40 PM · January–AprilClubhouseContact: Cynthia Rios

Pre-K through 5th grade. Kids start in a large group in the Clubhouse where the Bible story is introduced through a skit, then move to small groups covering the Bible story, verse, and main point.

Nursery

Sundays 8:00 AM – 12:15 PMNursery WingContact: Cynthia Rios

A nursery is provided for ages 2 and younger every Sunday morning.

Scouting

Weekly (varies by unit)Quivera CouncilContact: Cynthia Rios

The scouting units at Aldersgate are some of the most active in the Quivera Council.

Throughout the Year

Yearly Events

From participating in worship to fun family events — there's always something happening for kids at Aldersgate.

Children's Sabbath

First Sunday in MarchContact: Cynthia Rios

Children help with all three services — greeting, reading liturgies, ushering, or performing a musical piece. Pre-K through 5th graders are encouraged to participate.

Promotion Sunday

Special Sunday in AugustContact: Cynthia Rios

All students are promoted to their new classrooms and 3rd-graders receive a new Bible — a meaningful memory of Aldersgate.

Vacation Bible School

July (annually)Contact: Cynthia Rios

A fun, engaging, hands-on Bible learning experience for 4-year-olds through incoming 5th graders. Free to all! In 2026 we journey to Rainforest Falls.

Trunk-or-Treat Halloween Tailgate

Sunday before HalloweenContact: Cynthia Rios

Congregation members decorate vehicle trunks and pass out treats. A fun, safe family experience with activities and concessions — proceeds go toward the following summer's VBS.

Christmas Pageant

First Saturday of DecemberContact: Cynthia Rios

K through 5th grade children are encouraged to participate in this beloved annual pageant.

Get Involved

Become a Personal Trainer

Help teach the next generation! Being a Personal Trainer is only a 6-week commitment — pair up with a partner and it's just 3 weeks. You can also lead one of the six Cross-Training stations with lesson plans provided.

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