Children & Students

Nursery & Preschool

Our Nursery & Preschool areas give children a first impression of our Heavenly Father and the wonder of His love. We seek to create a vibrant, exciting environment where we support you as parents in introducing your children to the One who made them. On Sunday mornings, we sing, we teach the Bible, we play, and we snack. In all our activities, we seek to highlight these basic gospel truths: God is good, God made everything, God loves us, God wants to be with us, and Jesus rescued us.

Our volunteers are all background checked and are required to attend several training sessions each year, with your child’s security and well-being as a focus. We do ask that children be symptom-free and no longer contagious with illness for 24 hours to help us protect the health of our little ones. Please let us know of any conditions, allergies, or medical needs that may apply to your child.

For more information about our Nursery & Preschool ministry, contact Karen Smith.

Meeting Time

Sundays: 9am & 10:40am

What is check-in like?

Our children’s check-in area is located in the Buchtel Lobby. Any of our greeters can show you the way. We use ID tags for your child's security and for your peace of mind. Here's how the identification process works:  

• At Check-in: You and your child(ren) will receive matching ID tags, unique to you and to your visit.
• Parent Paging: If we need to contact you during a service, we will text your provided cell phone number.
• At Pick-up: You must present your ID tag before we will release your child.

For added security, the doors in the Family Ministry hallways are locked 20 minutes after each service starts and reopened at the conclusion of each service. 

Resources

• The Jesus Storybook Bible
• The Ology
• Additional Resources

Events

For information on upcoming events, visit our Events page.

Elementary

Our Elementary area is designed to be an interactive and engaging place where kids can grow together as they learn how they are part of God’s Story. We celebrate the glory of God through worship, Bible stories, memorization, and play. Our desire is to partner with parents in discipling their children and growing these faithful practices: studying the Bible, applying Truth, sharing our Hope, worshiping with our lives, and prayer.

Our volunteers are all background checked and are required to attend several training sessions each year, with your child’s security and well-being as a focus. We do ask that children be symptom-free and no longer contagious with illness for 24 hours to help us protect the health of our little ones. Please let us know of any conditions, allergies, or medical needs that may apply to your child.

For more information about our Elementary ministry, contact Jennifer Smith.

Meeting Time

Sundays: 9am & 10:40am

What is check-in like?

Our children’s check-in area is located in the Buchtel Lobby. Any of our greeters can show you the way. We use ID tags for your child's security and for your peace of mind. Here's how the identification process works:  

• At Check-in: You and your child(ren) will receive matching ID tags, unique to you and to your visit.
• Parent Paging: If we need to contact you during a service, we will text your provided cell phone number.
• At Pick-up: You must present your ID tag before we will release your child.

For added security, the doors in the Family Ministry hallways are locked 20 minutes after each service starts and reopened at the conclusion of each service. 

Resources

• Becoming a Spiritually Healthy Family
• Faith of a Child
• The Action Bible
• Additional Resources

Events

For information on upcoming events, visit our Events page.

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

Our Middle School Ministry seeks to further develop the foundation of our students’ faith in the work of Christ. We do this by focusing on our identity and purpose in Jesus Christ and by living actively in gospel community. Our desire is to support parents as they walk with their students in pressing deeper into their personal faith in Christ. 

Students in middle school will begin to experience what it is like to belong to a church community through our Small Groups. Small Groups create a safe place for students to process the large group teaching together and to talk through what it looks like to be transformed by God. Groups are divided by grade and typically have 10-14 students paired with at least two adult leaders who have been screened and trained. 

For more information about our Middle School Ministry, contact Isaac Dolan.

Sunday Mornings

Ignite: 9-10:15am
Student Ministry Room

Resources

• Middle School: The Inside Story
• The Space Between
• Additional Resources

Events

For information on upcoming events, visit our Events page.

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

Our High School Ministry looks to partner with parents in the continued discipleship of their high schoolers. We seek for our students to grow in their personal faith by exploring these themes from a gospel-centered perspective: identity, community, freedom and discipleship. Our large group gathering and small groups take place on Sunday night.  

Small Groups exist to create a safe place for students to process the large group teaching together and talk through what it looks like to be transformed by God. Groups typically have 10-14 students paired with at least two adult leaders who have been screened and trained. 

For more information about our High School ministry, contact Isaac Dolan.

Sunday Mornings

9am - Small Group Bible Study
Room 204

Sunday Nights 

Abide: 6:30-8:30pm – Teaching and Small Groups
Doors open at 6pm
Enter at Buchtel Doors

Resources

• Sticky Faith
• Teaching Your Children Healthy Sexuality
• Doing Life with Your Adult Children
• Additional Resources

Events

For information on upcoming events, visit our Events page.

Special Needs Ministry

If you or a family member have special needs, our special needs ministry wants to come alongside you and provide a welcoming, supportive environment. Our trained and caring volunteers minister the love of Christ to children and adults with special needs like Autism, cognitive delays and other mental or physical challenges. Our hope is that you will feel empowered to attend and navigate our weekend gatherings in a warm, friendly atmosphere where you are free to worship.

A class is offered on 2nd and 4th Sunday mornings for all ages with dynamic Bible-based lessons and interactive activities. We are honored and excited to partner with children and adults with special needs to help them discover and use their unique gifts for the glory of God.

For more information about our Special Needs ministry, contact our Family Ministry.

Meeting Time

2nd & 4th Sundays: 10:40am

Thinking about joining?

If you'd like to come, please fill out this form here, so we know how to best serve you and your family.

Volunteer

If you have a heart to serve those with special needs, please email us at family@thechapel.life

Events

For information on upcoming events, visit our Events page.