For more information, contact our Director of Children’s Ministry, Shannon Dell, ssanborn@stmarksjacksonville.org.
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Vacation Bible School (VBS)
VBS takes place during the summer months. More information about coming 2024 VBS coming soon!
Nursery (birth to 3-year-olds)
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., The McCarty Early Learning Center
The McCarty Early Learning Center is open every Sunday morning providing a safe, secure place where children age 3 months through 3 years learn firsthand about Jesus’ love. The nursery is also open for other church events and classes, usually by RSVP, and is furnished with cribs, tables, chairs and suitable toys and play equipment.
Children’s Chapel (potty trained 3-year-olds through grade 3)
9 and 11 a.m. services (8 and 10 a.m.), McRae-Winston Chapel
Children are invited after the gospel reading to follow the cross from the church to the Chapel to experience music, prayers and a Bible story before returning to their families at the Peace.
Potty trained 3 and 4-year-olds
Sunday Mornings (September – May), 10–10:50 a.m.
Lively, age-appropriate activities—including games, crafts, and creative play—introduce liturgy based curriculum in various ways. A snack is provided.
Kindergarten and grade 1
Sunday Mornings (September – May), 10-10:50 a.m.
Grades 2 and 3
Sunday Mornings (September – May), 10-10:50 a.m.
Breakfast Clubs (Grades 4 and 5)
Sunday Mornings (September – May), 10–10:50 a.m., Hope House
The Breakfast Clubs study the Bible and learn how to apply the lessons to daily life. These classes use a variety of Bible-based curriculums and discuss social issues related to the age group. A snack is provided.