Kid's Church Sunday Programming

Check-in station & classes located in the Children’s Wing.

Children’s Ministry Programming

The check-in station and Kidz Church classes are located in the Children’s Wing. Check-in for each hour begins 10 minutes prior to the start of class or service time.

For 9 and 11 AM worship hours, children will proceed to the sanctuary with their families after check-in and be released to Kidz Church after the Kidz Chat with the pastor. For the 10 AM Education hour, children will proceed directly to class after check-in.

*Worship activities for young children choosing to remain in service are available behind the sanctuary. The shelves contain items geared towards children 3+ and there are worship bags for children 6+.
Nursery & Toddler Care | 9:00, 10:00, & 11:00 AM
Ages 6 weeks-3 years
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Staffed by trained & experienced leaders, our nursery & toddler areas are here to care for our littlest members.
Kidz Church | 9:00 AM
Ages 4-Grade 2, Lower Level

(Children in Grade 3+ are encouraged to remain in worship service.)
This program opens with worship arts, followed by a variety of fun activities like music, drama, Bible stories, crafts, and more.
Kidz Church | 10:00 AM
Ages 4 – Grade 5, Lower Level

This program opens with music and worship arts, followed by a grade-specific education hour that divides children in the following groups: Preschool (4+) – Grade 1; Grades 2 & 3; Grades 4 & 5. Classes include Bible stories, games, and engaging activities that help children relate God’s Word to their everyday lives.
Kidz Music & Praise | 11:00 AM
Age 4 – Grade 5, Upper Level
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This high energy program is an immersive experience that offers children the opportunity to explore Bible stories through singing, movement, instruments, drama, puppets, and more! This class also rehearses for seasonal musicals and shares their talents in worship services, programs, and special events.

Children Sing in Worship

All children of the church are invited to sing in worship at the beginning of The Current service (11 AM) on various Sundays throughout the year. Weekly rehearsals take place at 11 AM during Kidz Music & Praise on Sunday mornings. For more information, contact Joyce Click at jclick@stmarkscarmel.org.

Join a kid's Church Leader Team

Come join the fun and impact a child’s life! Please prayerfully consider how you can be involved in this critical local mission—our own St. Mark’s children. Training and materials are provided, and you will always have a partner to share in the lead. If you cannot volunteer in a classroom, please pray for the volunteers God is nudging to serve.
Click here to join a Kidz Church teaching team!

Childcare Job Opportunities

St. Mark’s is always looking for caring people who love spending time with children to be a part of our paid childcare leader team.  Childcare is often needed during weekday mornings and occasionally during the early evening. Safe Church training is provided. Please contact Jackie Rowell at jrowell@stmarkscarmel.org to apply or for more information. 

Kid's Monthly Mission

Mission is a way of life at St. Mark’s, and what better way to live out this motto than by starting with our youngest members! Each month, Children’s Ministries strives to have children get involved in giving to the church’s monthly In-Kind Donations. To see a list of what’s needed for this month, please visit stmarkscarmel.org/in-kind.
In-Kind Donation Information

Community Outreach

MOMCo | Thursdays from 9:30 – 11:15 AM

Women Supporting Women

The Mom Community (MomCo), is a non-profit organization that encourages and equips moms of young children to realize their potential as mothers, women and leaders, in relationship with Jesus and in partnership with the local church. The MomCo at St. Mark’s is gathering throughout the summer for Moms’ Night Outs as well as playdates. New moms and children are welcome! For details about summer gatherings, school year meetings, membership, and childcare, email us at momco.at.stmarks@gmail.com, visit us on Facebook at “The MomCo at St. Mark’s,” or contact Lindsey Shiver at (574) 514-6294.
Meeting Dates for Winter/Spring 2026:
February 12 & 26
March 12 & 26
April 23
May 7
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