Welcome! Children are a vital part of our faith community. Our goal is to partner with families to share the love of God with children and nourish life-long relationships with Christ Jesus. Or, as we put it, to help kids grow in faith.


For more information about our Children's Ministries at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton, IL, please contact Carey Williams Bebar, Director of Christian Education, at 630-668-3100 x105 or cbebar@garychurch.org.


Another way to stay connected to Gary Kids is by joining the Gary Kids Facebook page. Check out activities, videos and devotions that help faith grow at home.


Gary Kids Registration Form



Sundays


Kids' Church
All preschool 3s through third graders are invited to the Lower Level after the children's time during 9 a.m. worship and after the Scripture reading at 11:11 a.m. worship. Please sign in at our Gary Kids Check-in Station located just outside the Sanctuary.


Helping Hands 

Fourth Sunday during 9 a.m. Kids’ Church
All children ages preschool 3s through grade 5 are invited to the Lower Level to use their “helping hands” to help our local, national and global neighbors.


Sunday School, 10 a.m.
Preschool through grade 3: Lower Level
Grades 4–5: Anderson Room, Main Level




Wednesdays


Wednesday night children’s music

All Gary Kids are invited to grow in faith and serve in love through the music ministry! Cherub Choir, Friendship Choir and Good News Ringers all meet on Wednesdays. See music page for details and register here.

 

Wednesday night child care

Wednesdays, 6:15–8 p.m.

Wednesday night child care is offered for children preschool 3s through fifth grade. This supervised playtime is available for families with children in multiple choirs and/or parents seeking childcare during class meetings or small group studies. Contact Pastor Carey for more information.



Gary Kids Calendar 





Special events

True North VBS registration

Monday, June 16–Thursday, June 19

Register incoming preschool 4s through fourth grade (and volunteers!). Register here.

 

4th & 5th Grade Fellowship Good Friday Dinner and Worship

Friday, April 16, 5 p.m.

Fourth and fifth grade fellowship students are invited to a special dinner with Pastor Carey Williams Bebar and Pastor Dan Lee, where they’ll learn about Good Friday, attend worship together and participate in a powerful way.


Easter Egg Hunt

Sunday, April 20, 10:15 a.m., Memorial Park

Grab your baskets and head to Memorial Park for a traditional Easter Egg Hunt.

More events

Parent’s Night Out

Friday, May 9, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Drop off your kiddos at Gary Church and enjoy some well-deserved time away. Each month features a movie, craft, and free-play for kids ages preschool threes through fifth grade. Suggested cash donation of $5 per child. Register here.

 

4th & 5th Grade Fellowship | End-of-the-Year Party

Friday, May 16, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Third, fourth and fifth graders are invited to our annual end-of-the-year party. We will welcome third graders and send off fifth graders to Gary Youth.


Step Up Sunday

June 1, 9 a.m.

Students will “step up” to the next grade. We will also celebrate high school graduates with afghans handmade by Gary Church knitters.


Summer worship schedule begins

Sunday, May 18 is the last day of 10 a.m. Sunday School until Sept. 7. From Sunday, June 1 through Aug. 31, we will worship together at 9 a.m. Kids’ Church will continue at 9 a.m. followed by Special Blend fellowship at 10 a.m. Our second worship service and Sunday School for all ages will resume Sept. 7. 

 

Park Babies

Sundays, June 1, July 13 and Aug. 3, 12 p.m., Kelly Park

Families with babies and toddlers are invited to a monthly playgroup at the park. Pack a picnic or just come for the fun!

 

Sharing A Story

Tuesdays, June 10, July 8 and Aug. 12, 10-11 a.m., Courtyard

Families with 3 to 5-year-olds (accompanied by an adult) please join us this summer for a sharing of stories, activities and treats. We will meet the second Tuesdays of June, July and August for an hour of summertime morning fun. Register at garychurch.org. 


Service opportunity


Acolytes wanted

If you’re a fourth, fifth, sixth or seventh grader, we’d love to have you serve as an acolyte in worship. To learn more about this meaningful position, contact Pastor Daniel Cochran or sign up here.