About RenKids

We believe that the children in our community will one day be pastors, elders, leaders and servants in the church of the future. We take our responsibility seriously to equip them. While we do have tailor fit ministries for unique age groups we also work hard to make them feel comfortable being a part of the adult community at Ren through participation in Family Worship Services (4th Sunday of each month), community meals (5th Sundays) and neighborhood outreaches.

Find out more about what is offered for each age group below.

Babies ages 0-2 are cared for and begin to experience the love of Jesus through trusted adults in the church. We strive to create a warm, comforting environment for these little ones and to give parents time to connect with Jesus. For children who are old enough for solids (please let us know about your child), a snack of Cheerios is provided.

Toddlers ages 2-4 are given opportunities for movement and play while introducing them to age-appropriate spiritual training. A short lesson including a memory verse song, stories from the Bible, crafts, prayer and worship gives them a taste of the goodness of God. A snack of goldfish or animal crackers and water is provided.

Children ages 4 years old through kindergarten gather for a time of scripture memory, worship, games, and Biblical teaching. They then break out into smaller groups to dive deeper, learn to hear from God, and pray together. We aim to give them a good overview of the Bible and help them grow in their relationship with God. The Kinder kids have times of free play, and snack is provided, which is animal crackers or goldfish and water.

Older children ages 1st through 5th grade gather in our largest room for a time of scripture memory, worship, games, and Biblical teaching. They then break out into smaller groups to dive deeper, learn to hear from God, and pray together. We aim to give them a good overview of the Bible and help them grow in their relationship with God. The Elementary kids have times of free play, and snack is provided, which is animal crackers or goldfish and water.

Visiting RenKids

If you’re planning to visit RenKids for the first time, we’d love to help make that process easier and answer any questions you have. Check-in opens at 9:50am, and a volunteer will be available to guide you. You can fill out the form below ahead of time to speed up the check-in process. Safety is extremely important to us; all RenKids workers are screened and we use Ministry Safe’s Child Safety System.

Register

FAQ

  • On your first visit, you’ll come to the RenKids check in desk to get your child registered. To speed up the process, you can register ahead of time. A volunteer will answer any questions you have, and will bring your child to the appropriate classroom.

    If you would like to see your child’s classroom, we would be happy to arrange a tour for you! Please reach out to let us know you’re coming - renkidsri@gmail.com

    We understand that it can take time to adjust to a new place, and your child might not want to be away from you. Children are always welcome to sit with a caretaker during the service! Quiet toys are available to borrow at the RenKids check-in desk.

  • Each child receives a name tag with a unique code that matches their caretaker’s claim ticket. Kids in the Babies, Toddlers, and Kinder classes can be dropped off starting at 9:50am. Kids in the Elementary class join their caretaker in the sanctuary during opening worship, and can be dropped off afterwards.

    When you’re ready to pick up your child, bring your claim ticket to the RenKids check-in desk and volunteers will bring your child to you.

  • RenKids volunteers have a passion for raising the next generation to know and love Jesus! All volunteers have been screened, background checked, and trained using Ministry Safe’s Child Safety System. Only screened volunteers are allowed into the secure RenKids area.

  • If your child requires a diaper change, help with toileting, or needs you for any reason, we will display the code from your claim ticket on the screens in the sanctuary.

    We understand that it can take time to adjust to a new place, and your child might not want to be away from you. Children are always welcome to sit with a caretaker during the service! Quiet toys are available to borrow at the RenKids check-in desk.

  • We have volunteers who are trained to support children with special needs and are happy to welcome them and their families into the church. Please contact us so we can be prepared - renkidsri@gmail.com

  • We are passionate about including kids in the life of the church! We recognize that our worship and church life is richer when we experience it together, from the very youngest to the oldest, and that children learn best by example. For this reason, once a month we invite children ages 4 and up to join us in the sanctuary.

    Relax! We don’t expect children to be perfectly still and silent. If you have to leave the service with you child, feel free to do so, but come back! As Jesus said, “let the children come to me.”

    Family Sunday is typically on the fourth Sunday of the month, although sometimes it varies - watch the Ren newsletter for updates.

  • Changing tables are available in the mens and womens bathrooms, and we have a Nursing Moms Room in the back corner of the sanctuary. If you need a bottle warmed up, or anything else, just let us know at the RenKids desk!


Have questions? Contact our RenKids director, Alli, at renkidsri@gmail.com for more info.