(Birth – Grade 5)
Children are some of our favorite people! We are grateful for the opportunity to support them, encourage them, and teach them as they get to know Jesus. Of course, helping kids connect to full life in Jesus Christ also means supporting their families. Here’s what that may look like for your family.
Sunday Kids
Gathering for worship and learning together is a big part of how we grow in faith together. With that in mind, our pre-K to 5th grade friends are welcome to join their families in worship at 9:30 am and 10:30 am each Sunday. About midway through worship, we invite kids to step out of the service with our crew of church school leaders for a lesson designed just for them. Parents can pick up their kids after worship from their classes.
Our younger friends (birth to age 2) are welcome to join us for worship or they can play with our team in the nursery. Nursery is available for the full duration of worship on Sunday mornings.
Faith, fun & friendship aren’t just a weekend thing around here!
From small groups to special events, there are opportunities throughout the week for kids and their families to connect with one another and with Jesus.
KidMin Tuesdays
(FOR KIDS K – 5TH GRADE)
We pack a bunch into Tuesday afternoons with our elementary-aged friends. KidMin Tuesdays get started at 4:45 pm with time to play together. After game-time, we get into smaller groups to talk with our friends and leaders about Jesus. And of course, there’s snack time, too! Grown-ups are encouraged to meet up with us for prayer when we wrap things up at 6:05 pm. KidMin Tuesdays meets during the school year. We do take some time off for breaks and holidays, so call the church office at 732-349-1331 or email [email protected] for the current schedule.
Family Small Groups
Family Small Groups are a great way to meet other PCTR families while you study and grow in faith. Kids will have an opportunity to study together in their own small group while parents gather in a different room for their own study. Groups are currently meeting on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings. If you’re interested in joining an existing group or forming a new group, email us at [email protected]
Kids Choir
We love making music together! Kids in grades K-5th are invited to sing with us on Sunday’s at 9:45 am. Our Kid’s Choir will also help lead worship a few times a year by sharing singing some of the songs they’ve learned. Got questions? Email: [email protected]
Family Fun Nights, Parents Night Out and More!
Sometimes we just want to get together with our friends and have some fun. Sometimes we want to gather a group of folks together to go and serve our community. Sometimes we want to celebrate holidays and milestones in life. During the year we have a variety of different opportunities for kids and families.
Want to stay in the know? We can also add you to our Next Gen Kids email list.
Vacation Bible School
One week each summer, Next Gen Kids fills our campus with a whole lot of fun and Jesus at Vacation Bible School. Join us next summer (2025) for a super fun and faith-filled week! Want to see get an idea of what VBS looks like at PCTR? Check out the photo album from Scuba 2024!