We have a Mission for Children’s Ministries here at Trinity. 

Showing all children the amazing love of God and
empowering them to love themselves and others.

How do we seek to achieve that mission? 

By creating a welcoming and safe place where all 5th grade and under kiddos & their families can play, learn, be loved, and be in community. You and your kiddos are welcome here!

Staffed Nursery | Sunday Morning & Thursday Evening

Down the hall from the Sanctuary on the main floor, the nursery is designed for infants through Pre K children. It is coordinated by Kristen Gifford and staffed by Protection Policy certified paid employees and volunteers. Our leaders focus on creating a safe environment for engaging our littlest friends with stories, music, art and more. 

The nursery is open from 9:00am to 12:30pm each Sunday from September to May to allow grown-ups to participate in everything from band and choir practice to worship to Faith Formation. Summer hours are 9:00am to 11:30am. On Thursday evenings during TNT: Thursday Nights at Trinity, kiddos 5th Grade and under can use the nursery from 5:45pm to 7:30pm while their grown-ups attend choir or adult small groups. 

Annual registration paperwork is required for nursery kiddos and available at the bottom of this page. 

Children & Worship | 2nd to 5th Sundays 10:15am-11:15am

Kiddos ages Pre K to 2nd grade attend worship with their grown-ups through the Children’s Moment and then have the choice to go upstairs for Children & Worship. This class meets in the Children & Worship Room with check-out in the gathering area outside the elevator on the 2nd floor.

The Children & Worship curriculum is a Montessori-style experience that teaches the stories of our faith through art, music, prayer, reflection, and more. The class is led by Greg Longworth, Vicki Blubaugh & Laura Johns with other Protection Policy certified leaders.

Kids Connect | 2nd to 5th Sundays 10:15am-11:15am

Kiddos ages 3rd to 5th grade attend worship with their grown-ups through the Children’s Moment and then have the choice to go upstairs for our Kids Connect class.

This class meets in the TrinityKids Room with check-out in the gathering area outside the elevator on the 2nd floor. This year, Kids Connect students will connect with God and each other using video, games, STEAM activities & Old Testament stories. The class is led by Jane Hazle, Jessie Takala, Laura Johns & other Protection Policy certified leaders.

NEW: Kinship Quest | Sundays from 11:30am-12:30pm

This program year, Trinity Kids (PreK-5th Grade) is evolving into Kinship Quest! This new offering will be an opportunity for any interested kids & youth to gather for a time of fun and fellowship with the goal of finding commonality & building relationships. We will crank up the volume and the activity level. Get ready for gym time, game time, special snacks, and more! Kinship Quest also occasionally includes service & justice opportunities for kiddos and families.

This program begins in the TrinityKids Room upstairs at 11:30am and is led by Laura Johns, Annie Slabaugh, and other Protection Policy certified leaders. Kiddos can participate the whole hour or join at 12:00pm after choir.

Connect with Laura |  Based on Kid Schedules
We know all our kiddos cannot make it to church every Sunday morning. Laura would still like to find ways to connect & support our elementary age friends. Grown-ups, please consider sharing your kid’s after-school activities schedule with Laura & the staff. We’d love to show up for them at performances, sporting events, or wherever they’re doing their thing!

Family Adventures & Events | Year Round

There’s always something happening for families here at Trinity and that means families with young kiddos too! Join us for events like:

• God’s Naturehood: Family Edition
• Fall & Winter Family Nights
• Visit to Schwallier’s Orchard
• The Greatest Advent(ure)
• From Hosanna to Hallelujah
• Family Camp at Lake Michigan
• Whitecaps Game
• Party in the Park
• …and so much more!

Registration Paperwork

Remember friends, Trinity has a Protection Policy in place to ensure the safety of our children, youth & vulnerable adults. As part of that, we ask all grown-ups to complete annual registration paperwork for their child or youth before they participate in any Trinity programming to ensure we have their latest health & safety info. Forms are online and in the check-in area located near the Prayground.

Children & Youth Registration Form (Required for All)

More Information

Additional details on the above events and the rest of the 2026-2027 program year is posted on the Newsletters & More page! You can also see the very latest Trinity Updates at: Connect & Grow

For questions about anything Discipleship, contact Laura Johns (Director of Discipleship) at l.johns@grtumc.org or 616-456-7168.