Children

We cherish watching a young child discover and learn about God. Our prayer is that the below opportunities will lay a solid foundation for a lifelong relationship with our Savior.

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Nursery (birth to 3-year-olds)

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., The McCarty Early Learning Center

Contact: Denise Hudmon, dhudmon@stmarksjacksonville.org

The McCarty Early Learning Center is open every Sunday morning providing a safe, secure place where children age 3 months through 4 years learn firsthand about Jesus’ love through hugs, smiles, songs and play. 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), Winston McRae Chapel

Contact: Christine Burkett, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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 in the time for Communion.

Potty trained 3 and 4-year-olds

Sunday Mornings (September - May), 10–10:50 a.m., Hope House Room #2

Lively, age-appropriate activities—including games, crafts, and creative play—introduce liturgybased curriculum in various ways. A snack is provided.

Contact: Christine Burkett, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Kindergarten and grade 1

Sunday Mornings (September - May), 10-10:50 a.m., Hope House Room #3

Contact: Christine Burkett, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

A fun and engaging curriculum teaches the Word of Jesus through play, storytime and hands-on activities based on liturgy. A snack is provided.

Grades 2 and 3

Sunday Mornings (September - May), 10-10:50 a.m., Hope House Room #1

Contact: Christine Burkett, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Liturgy-based curriculum teaches young developing Christians Bible stories in captivating ways each week. A snack is provided.

Breakfast Clubs (Grades 4 and 5)

Sunday Mornings (September - May), 10–10:50 a.m., Grace House

Contact: Christine Burkett, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Breakfast Clubs are separate for boys and girls as they 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 light breakfast is provided.

Vacation Bible School (VBS)

July 13-17, 9 a.m. - noon.

Contact: Christine Burkett, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.