While kids are always welcome in the worship gatherings, Central’s Child Care is also a great option for your little ones. Child Care is available during service as it’s a safe, secure environment with a team of caring and nurturing volunteers.

Available at both 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM Worship Gatherings all year

REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR CHILD CARE 

Kids Corner (previously named Path Finders) is available at 10:00 AM Worship Gathering

Growing in God’s word, knowing Jesus, and having fun – that’s Kids Corner! Kids Corner engages through stories, games, activities and worship designed just for kids. 

Before heading into worship, please check in at the Kids Corner. Kids attend the beginning service with their families, then Littles & Bigs will be dismissed into their age groups to dive into God’s word through stories, games, and activities together. Parents pick up their kids after the service.

REGISTER YOUR CHILD OF FOR KIDS CORNER

SPECIAL SUNDAY MORNINGS:

January 12 & March 30 – Kids Takeover Sunday
-Exactly how it sounds! Kids will take over Sunday morning worship & serve in a variety of ways! Registration is required! Look for more information or email isabel.lutter@clcelkriver.org

February 23 – Kids Theme Morning: PJs & Popcorm
-Join us for a fun morning in your Pj’s, relax, roll out of bed, and head to church! Special activities & snack will be provided. 10:00 AM worship gathering only.

April 27 – Kids Theme Morning: Donuts & Disciples
-Kids, join us for yummy donuts as we learn what it means to be a disciple of Jesus! 10:00 AM worship gathering only.

Awarded the 2023 Elk River Star News > Reader’s Choice Award for Best Vacation Bible School! Have your child spend the week at Central’s VBS and see them grow in their faith through games, crafts, friendship & other exciting activities.

From Ash Wednesday through Lent, 5th graders learn and grow through engaging events on the way to their first communion. At-home learning, a community Seder Meal, and special First Communion gatherings are all part of this wonderful milestone.

We love welcoming children in God’s family and the Central family with baptism! Learn more about infant and child baptism by attending a baptism class with the Student & Family Ministry team. 

LEARN MORE

The Bible doesn’t have to be a big, mysterious book that is only opened on Sundays. For kids at Central, it becomes something they read, understand, and cherish with their families. Through our Third Grade Bible program, kids and their parents spend four weeks in January diving into the Word through engaging lessons, and cap off their journey with a special Bible Presentation during during worship.

See, smell, taste and experience what ancient Bethlehem was like through this interactive Advent event! The wonder of Christmas season comes to life as your make your way through a variety of fun activities. Free and open to everyone!

On Good Friday, children at invited to experience the miracle of the Easter story through a scavenger hunt full of games (and yes, Easter eggs too!). Working as a team, they’ll solve puzzles that reveal Jesus’ amazing love for all of us.

Help grow the next generation of God’s family. Serve as a volunteer with Central’s kids on Sunday, summers or at special events. 

Email Isabel Lutter at isabel.lutter@clcelkriver.org