Kids
Connecting through common grace in Jesus.
A safe and joyful place for kids and families to experience and live out the Gospel.
Learn more about our current offerings and programs:
Ongoing Opportunities
Sunday Programming
- Common Ground Kids Connect (beginning Sept 14) takes place during the 9:30am Common Ground Hour (children can be dropped off starting at 9:15am). We offer a time for play, structured activities and relational discipleship/friendship opportunities for kindergarten–5th graders (in Children's Wing 250) and care for infants–preschool (in Children's Wing 210). Please note: Common Ground Kids Connect does not take place the first Sunday of every month.
- Sunday School for ages infant—5th grade takes place during 10:30am Worship. Kids will worship, have a Bible lesson, structured activities and a snack. Check your child in at the Welcome Center outside of the Sanctuary or at the kiosk near the entrance of the Children's WIng.
- Family Sundays take place the first Sunday of each monthwhen all children are encouraged to attend the 10:30am Worship & Communion service with their families in the Sanctuary. A Kids & Family room is available for nursing mothers or parents who have children needing a space to cry/make noise and play. A livestream of the service will be on as well. Please note: parents must accompany their children in this space.
Weeknight Programming
Starting Fall 2025, kids will have a time to gather, bring a friend and build relationships with each other and leaders. There will be a time for high energy games, discussion, Bible stories and structured activities.
Common Space Groups
Starting Fall 2025, families will have the opportunity for deeper learning and connection around a Bible study or through discussing the sermon of the week together. Join us as we gather together.
Monthly/Seasonal Events
We offer the following monthly/seasonal events for Kids & Families:
- Family Dinners: informal dinners at homes around Boulder county for families to connect and gather together.
- Trunk or Treat: a safe and fun event for kids and families to dress up and trick or treat in the Grace Commons West Parking lot during the week of Halloween.
- Christmas & Easter: we offer fun opportunities to learn about Christ’s birth and resurrection with the greater church in worship.
- Summer Camps: we aim to offer camps that stir awe in following Jesus and are Gospel focused. Bring a friend and join us!
- Family Camps: join us as we seek to connect in nature together as families.
- Family Mission Trips: service opportunities to grow and work together in ministry as a family.
Our Mission & Vision
Our mission and vision is to come alongside children and families as they grow and experience life following Jesus.
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Our Curriculum
Grace Commons Kids uses the Gospel Project curriculum. This curriculum takes kids through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation in an age appropriate way showing how the stories in the Bible point to Jesus.
Kids & Family Resources
We have a range of resources available for Kids and Families:
- Kids Library (located in Westminster Hall). Check out books to read with your children. We have a range of picture books, chapter books and books on faith.
- Parent Resource Wall (located in the Children's Wing). We consistently update our resources to equip your family as you develop rhythms together.
- Kids Bags (located outside the Sanctuary). Each Sunday during worship, grab a Kids Bag for fun games and activities about the current Kids lesson.
- Meet with our staff. Our staff is here for you and your family. Please email us if you would like to meet and discuss raising kids or life in general!
Volunteer with Us!
Interested in teaching and discipling the next generation? We would love to have you join the team! Please contact us for more information about our current needs.
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Sarah James
Interim Director of Children's Ministry
Patty Saltarelli
Program Specialist, Children & Family
Stephanie Arveson
Ministry Support to Children & Students
