Youth gatherings this summer will be on the 4th Sunday of each month: June 27, July 25, and August 22. These gatherings are for youth entering 6th grade through just-graduated seniors and their families. We’ll meet at Foster Beach at 12:30 pm. Pack a lunch, bring picnic blankets or chairs to sit on, and fun activities (balls, frisbees, etc.) to enjoy with your friends.
As always, questions can be directed to youth@firstfree.com.
Your kids are invited to our weekly LIVE Zoom Sunday School, called City Kids’ Circle.
City Kids’ Circle will be live from 9:30-9:55 am every Sunday. Each session will be open to all ages from nursery through 5th grade. We will do our best to accommodate for all children who attend, and parents are welcome and encouraged to join in!
Every Circle will start off with 3-5 minutes of dedicated greeting time, so make sure to log on right at 9:30 to be a part of that! After that, we’ll move into the lesson, and will spend the rest of our short time reading and discussing God’s word, applying the lesson to everyday life, working toward memorizing related passages, and praying. The time will fly, and the Sunday Service will begin on You-Tube a few minutes after it ends, giving you just enough time to prepare, if your family has been watching the services live.
We send out a weekly email with related materials and a link to the zoom meeting. If you’d like to participate in City Kids’ Circle and not on our email list, contact us at kids@firstfree.com. We’ll get you connected right away and are happy to answer any questions you have as well.
See you Sunday!
First Free’s Children and Family Ministries will be hosting a hybrid Vacation Bible School August 4-7 10-12:00 p.m. with virtual and in-person options. Enjoy it virtually at home with your family, host a small group at your home or a local park (if still in Phase 4), or join an in-person meeting at First Free with social distancing and safety measures in place. Mark your calendars and look for more details coming soon. Contact us if you have questions or would like to volunteer at kids@firstfree.com.
The mission and vision of Children & Family Ministries mirror that of First Free’s: We aim to equip children and families to be disciples of Jesus Christ, and to share the Gospel with them in both Word and deed. We celebrate their lives as they are transformed by Jesus Christ.
We serve children ages 3 months through 5th grade. If you’re looking for information for Junior or High School ages, you can find that HERE.
Contact Children & Family Ministries
If you’re new to First Free, you can get started at the KidCheck kiosk, located in the entryway of our Family Life Center, adjacent to the sanctuary building on the corner.
We’ll have someone posted there to help you register your children and answer any questions you may have, and you’ll be able to print out a set of matched ID labels for you and the children in your care.
Alternatively, or if you’ve been coming for a while, you can check in and get your ID labels at the kiosk on the 2nd floor of the Family Life Center, just to the left of the elevator. We’ll have information posted there about upcoming events and locations of classrooms, as well as materials for children to use on 4th and 5th Sundays.
We offer nursery care for infants and toddlers from 3 months to 2.5 years old in our nursery, located on the second floor of the Family Life Center. Your children will experience a well-supervised program with playtime, songs, and a snack.
After the worship portion of our 10am service concludes, children from Pre-K through 5th grade are invited to continue their time outside of the sanctuary.
Kids 2.5 to 4 years of age will enjoy worship and fun in the Arctic Zone class rooms, located on the second floor of the Family Life Center. Your children will experience a well-supervised program with a lesson from Scripture, craft, and a snack.
Elementary-aged kids gather in here on the third floor of the Family Life Center. Your children will experience a well-supervised program with small and large group activities.
Are you looking for a place to serve at First Free Church? Whether you have a gift for teaching, are creative, or have a knack for keeping kids engaged, CFM might be a great place for you! Through Sunday morning worship and teaching, we support parents’ efforts to disciple their children. We welcome those with or without children, college-aged through seniors, single or married! Serve as a teacher, check-in monitor, or support staff.
For more information contact our Deacon of Children & Family Ministries: kids@firstfree.com.
Contact Our Deacons
A few times each year, families have the opportunity to dedicate their child(ren) during our 10am service of worship. If your family would like to participate in the next dedication, or you would like more information, contact pastor Del Shimandle.
Contact Del