Children
For more information, contact our Director of Children's Ministry, Shannon Sanborn, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Vacation Bible School (VBS)
VBS takes place during the summer months. More information about 2023 VBS coming soon!
Contact: Shannon Sanborn, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Nursery (birth to 3-year-olds)
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., The McCarty Early Learning Center
Contact: Shannon Sanborn, ssanborn@stmarksjacksonville.org
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 2)
9 and 11 a.m. services (8 and 10 a.m. summer services), McRae-Winston Chapel
Contact: Shannon Sanborn, ssanborn@stmarksjacksonville.org
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., Hope House Room #2
Contact: Shannon Sanborn, ssanborn@stmarksjacksonville.org
Kindergarten and grade 1
Sunday Mornings (September - May), 10-10:50 a.m., Hope House Room #3
Contact: Shannon Sanborn, ssanborn@stmarksjacksonville.org
Grades 2 and 3
Sunday Mornings (September - May), 10-10:50 a.m., Hope House Room #1
Contact: Shannon Sanborn, ssanborn@stmarksjacksonville.org
Breakfast Clubs (Grades 4 and 5)
Sunday Mornings (September - May), 10–10:50 a.m., Grace House
Contact: Shannon Sanborn, ssanborn@stmarksjacksonville.org
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.