WFUMC Children’s Ministry Calendar 2026
*This calendar is continually updated with new information, activities, and events. Be sure to check back.
Children’s Ministry Team Staff Contacts:
Austin Holland Director of Youth and Media - aholland@wakeforestumc.org
Hannah Escala, Director of Children’s Ministry - hescala@wakeforestumc.org
Barina Bailey - Children & Youth Music Director - bbailey@wcpss.net
Shelly Compton - Children & Adult Handbells Director - nccompton@gmail.com
Safety Protocols - Please help us keep all our children and families healthy and safe; If you or your child are not feeling well or have been recently exposed to an illness, please stay home.
Nursery is available every Sunday from 9:45am-11:15am for children ages 6 weeks-3 years old in the Preschool building next to the playground.
Save the Date:
Vacation Bible School
August 3rd-6th, 2026 (5:40-8:00PM)
Registration opens May 3rd, 2026
June 28th, 2026 Children’s Church Offered every Sunday during 10 am Worship. We are in need of adult volunteers to help with this ministry! | After the Children's Sermon, children ages 4-5th grade are invited to "Follow the Flag" to Children's Church in the Fellowship Hall (building next to the playground). There, kids will hear a faith-based lesson/story, have a brief discussion, then do a craft or activity related to the story. Parents will sign out their children at pick up after worship. Parents are welcome and invited to walk with their kids the first time to see the location and make sure their child is comfortable. |
Popsicles on the Playground After Worship | |
July 5th, 2026 Children’s Church Offered every Sunday during 10 am Worship. We are in need of adult volunteers to help with this ministry! | After the Children's Sermon, children ages 4-5th grade are invited to "Follow the Flag" to Children's Church in the Fellowship Hall (building next to the playground). There, kids will hear a faith-based lesson/story, have a brief discussion, then do a craft or activity related to the story. Parents will sign out their children at pick up after worship. Parents are welcome and invited to walk with their kids the first time to see the location and make sure their child is comfortable. |
July 12th, 2026 Children’s Church Offered every Sunday during 10 am Worship. We are in need of adult volunteers to help with this ministry! | After the Children's Sermon, children ages 4-5th grade are invited to "Follow the Flag" to Children's Church in the Fellowship Hall (building next to the playground). There, kids will hear a faith-based lesson/story, have a brief discussion, then do a craft or activity related to the story. Parents will sign out their children at pick up after worship. Parents are welcome and invited to walk with their kids the first time to see the location and make sure their child is comfortable. |
July 19th, 2026 Children’s Church Offered every Sunday during 10 am Worship. We are in need of adult volunteers to help with this ministry! | After the Children's Sermon, children ages 4-5th grade are invited to "Follow the Flag" to Children's Church in the Fellowship Hall (building next to the playground). There, kids will hear a faith-based lesson/story, have a brief discussion, then do a craft or activity related to the story. Parents will sign out their children at pick up after worship. Parents are welcome and invited to walk with their kids the first time to see the location and make sure their child is comfortable. |
July 26th, 2026 Children’s Church Offered every Sunday during 10 am Worship. We are in need of adult volunteers to help with this ministry! | After the Children's Sermon, children ages 4-5th grade are invited to "Follow the Flag" to Children's Church in the Fellowship Hall (building next to the playground). There, kids will hear a faith-based lesson/story, have a brief discussion, then do a craft or activity related to the story. Parents will sign out their children at pick up after worship. Parents are welcome and invited to walk with their kids the first time to see the location and make sure their child is comfortable. |
July 26th, 2026 Snowcones on the Playground Get Ready for VBS! | |
August 2nd, 2026 Children’s Church Offered every Sunday during 10 am Worship. We are in need of adult volunteers to help with this ministry! | After the Children's Sermon, children ages 4-5th grade are invited to "Follow the Flag" to Children's Church in the Fellowship Hall (building next to the playground). There, kids will hear a faith-based lesson/story, have a brief discussion, then do a craft or activity related to the story. Parents will sign out their children at pick up after worship. Parents are welcome and invited to walk with their kids the first time to see the location and make sure their child is comfortable. |
August 3rd, 2025 Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS DAY 1 5:40-8:00PM | Register your kiddo here before July 19th! |
August 4th, 2025 Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS DAY 2 5:40-8:00PM | Register your kiddo here before July 19! |
August 5th, 2025 Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS DAY 3 5:40-8:00PM | Register your kiddo here before July 19th! |
August 6th, 2025 Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS DAY 4 5:40-8:00PM | Register your kiddo here before July 19th! |
August 9th, 2025 VBS Celebration @ WFUMC Church Campus 10AM | Kids will perform Snowball Mountain Challenge Songs at the beginning of Worship :) |
August 9th, 2026 Children’s Church Offered every Sunday during 10 am Worship. We are in need of adult volunteers to help with this ministry! | After the Children's Sermon, children ages 4-5th grade are invited to "Follow the Flag" to Children's Church in the Fellowship Hall (building next to the playground). There, kids will hear a faith-based lesson/story, have a brief discussion, then do a craft or activity related to the story. Parents will sign out their children at pick up after worship. Parents are welcome and invited to walk with their kids the first time to see the location and make sure their child is comfortable. |
August 16th, 2026 Children’s Church Offered every Sunday during 10 am Worship. We are in need of adult volunteers to help with this ministry! | After the Children's Sermon, children ages 4-5th grade are invited to "Follow the Flag" to Children's Church in the Fellowship Hall (building next to the playground). There, kids will hear a faith-based lesson/story, have a brief discussion, then do a craft or activity related to the story. Parents will sign out their children at pick up after worship. Parents are welcome and invited to walk with their kids the first time to see the location and make sure their child is comfortable. |
August 23rd, 2026 Children’s Church Offered every Sunday during 10 am Worship. We are in need of adult volunteers to help with this ministry! | After the Children's Sermon, children ages 4-5th grade are invited to "Follow the Flag" to Children's Church in the Fellowship Hall (building next to the playground). There, kids will hear a faith-based lesson/story, have a brief discussion, then do a craft or activity related to the story. Parents will sign out their children at pick up after worship. Parents are welcome and invited to walk with their kids the first time to see the location and make sure their child is comfortable. |
August 23rd, 2026 Club ⅘ Kickoff in the FLC 4:00-5:30 A fellowship group for 4th and 5th graders.Meets the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month, 4-5:30pm. Dinner will be served from 5:10-5:30pm. Register at any time! | |
August 30th, 2026 Children’s Church Offered every Sunday during 10 am Worship. We are in need of adult volunteers to help with this ministry! | After the Children's Sermon, children ages 4-5th grade are invited to "Follow the Flag" to Children's Church in the Fellowship Hall (building next to the playground). There, kids will hear a faith-based lesson/story, have a brief discussion, then do a craft or activity related to the story. Parents will sign out their children at pick up after worship. Parents are welcome and invited to walk with their kids the first time to see the location and make sure their child is comfortable. |
Pizza on the Playground After Worship | |
September 6th, 2026 Children’s Church Offered every Sunday during 10 am Worship. We are in need of adult volunteers to help with this ministry! | After the Children's Sermon, children ages 4-5th grade are invited to "Follow the Flag" to Children's Church in the Fellowship Hall (building next to the playground). There, kids will hear a faith-based lesson/story, have a brief discussion, then do a craft or activity related to the story. Parents will sign out their children at pick up after worship. Parents are welcome and invited to walk with their kids the first time to see the location and make sure their child is comfortable. |
September 13th, 2026 Children’s Church Offered every Sunday during 10 am Worship. We are in need of adult volunteers to help with this ministry! | After the Children's Sermon, children ages 4-5th grade are invited to "Follow the Flag" to Children's Church in the Fellowship Hall (building next to the playground). There, kids will hear a faith-based lesson/story, have a brief discussion, then do a craft or activity related to the story. Parents will sign out their children at pick up after worship. Parents are welcome and invited to walk with their kids the first time to see the location and make sure their child is comfortable. |
September 20th, 2026 Children’s Church Offered every Sunday during 10 am Worship. We are in need of adult volunteers to help with this ministry! | After the Children's Sermon, children ages 4-5th grade are invited to "Follow the Flag" to Children's Church in the Fellowship Hall (building next to the playground). There, kids will hear a faith-based lesson/story, have a brief discussion, then do a craft or activity related to the story. Parents will sign out their children at pick up after worship. Parents are welcome and invited to walk with their kids the first time to see the location and make sure their child is comfortable. |
September 20th, 2026 Club ⅘ WFUMC FLC 4:00-5:30 PM A fellowship group for 4th and 5th graders.Meets the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month, 4-5:30pm. Dinner will be served from 5:10-5:30pm. Register at any time! https://forms.gle/ftF3EpWUMdjf1juD8 | |
September 27th, 2026 Children’s Church Offered every Sunday during 10 am Worship. We are in need of adult volunteers to help with this ministry! | After the Children's Sermon, children ages 4-5th grade are invited to "Follow the Flag" to Children's Church in the Fellowship Hall (building next to the playground). There, kids will hear a faith-based lesson/story, have a brief discussion, then do a craft or activity related to the story. Parents will sign out their children at pick up after worship. Parents are welcome and invited to walk with their kids the first time to see the location and make sure their child is comfortable. |
Pastries on the Playground Following Worship | |
October 4th, 2026 Children’s Church Offered every Sunday during 10 am Worship. We are in need of adult volunteers to help with this ministry! | After the Children's Sermon, children ages 4-5th grade are invited to "Follow the Flag" to Children's Church in the Fellowship Hall (building next to the playground). There, kids will hear a faith-based lesson/story, have a brief discussion, then do a craft or activity related to the story. Parents will sign out their children at pick up after worship. Parents are welcome and invited to walk with their kids the first time to see the location and make sure their child is comfortable. |
October 11th, 2026 Children’s Church Offered every Sunday during 10 am Worship. We are in need of adult volunteers to help with this ministry! | After the Children's Sermon, children ages 4-5th grade are invited to "Follow the Flag" to Children's Church in the Fellowship Hall (building next to the playground). There, kids will hear a faith-based lesson/story, have a brief discussion, then do a craft or activity related to the story. Parents will sign out their children at pick up after worship. Parents are welcome and invited to walk with their kids the first time to see the location and make sure their child is comfortable. |
October 18th, 2026 Children’s Church Offered every Sunday during 10 am Worship. We are in need of adult volunteers to help with this ministry! | After the Children's Sermon, children ages 4-5th grade are invited to "Follow the Flag" to Children's Church in the Fellowship Hall (building next to the playground). There, kids will hear a faith-based lesson/story, have a brief discussion, then do a craft or activity related to the story. Parents will sign out their children at pick up after worship. Parents are welcome and invited to walk with their kids the first time to see the location and make sure their child is comfortable. |
October 18th Club ⅘ WFUMC FLC 4:00-5:30 PM A fellowship group for 4th and 5th graders.Meets the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month, 4-5:30pm. Dinner will be served from 5:10-5:30pm. Register at any time! | |
October 25th, 2026 Children’s Church Offered every Sunday during 10 am Worship. We are in need of adult volunteers to help with this ministry! | After the Children's Sermon, children ages 4-5th grade are invited to "Follow the Flag" to Children's Church in the Fellowship Hall (building next to the playground). There, kids will hear a faith-based lesson/story, have a brief discussion, then do a craft or activity related to the story. Parents will sign out their children at pick up after worship. Parents are welcome and invited to walk with their kids the first time to see the location and make sure their child is comfortable. |
Trunk or Treat October 25th, 2026 3:00-5:00 PM | |
November 1st, 2026 Children’s Church Offered every Sunday during 10 am Worship. We are in need of adult volunteers to help with this ministry! | After the Children's Sermon, children ages 4-5th grade are invited to "Follow the Flag" to Children's Church in the Fellowship Hall (building next to the playground). There, kids will hear a faith-based lesson/story, have a brief discussion, then do a craft or activity related to the story. Parents will sign out their children at pick up after worship. Parents are welcome and invited to walk with their kids the first time to see the location and make sure their child is comfortable. |
November 8th, 2026 Children’s Church Offered every Sunday during 10 am Worship. We are in need of adult volunteers to help with this ministry! | After the Children's Sermon, children ages 4-5th grade are invited to "Follow the Flag" to Children's Church in the Fellowship Hall (building next to the playground). There, kids will hear a faith-based lesson/story, have a brief discussion, then do a craft or activity related to the story. Parents will sign out their children at pick up after worship. Parents are welcome and invited to walk with their kids the first time to see the location and make sure their child is comfortable. |
November 15th, 2026 Children’s Church Offered every Sunday during 10 am Worship. We are in need of adult volunteers to help with this ministry! | After the Children's Sermon, children ages 4-5th grade are invited to "Follow the Flag" to Children's Church in the Fellowship Hall (building next to the playground). There, kids will hear a faith-based lesson/story, have a brief discussion, then do a craft or activity related to the story. Parents will sign out their children at pick up after worship. Parents are welcome and invited to walk with their kids the first time to see the location and make sure their child is comfortable. |
November 15th Club ⅘ WFUMC FLC 4:00-5:30 PM A fellowship group for 4th and 5th graders.Meets the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month, 4-5:30pm. Dinner will be served from 5:10-5:30pm. Register at any time! | |
November 22nd, 2026 Children’s Church Offered every Sunday during 10 am Worship. We are in need of adult volunteers to help with this ministry! | After the Children's Sermon, children ages 4-5th grade are invited to "Follow the Flag" to Children's Church in the Fellowship Hall (building next to the playground). There, kids will hear a faith-based lesson/story, have a brief discussion, then do a craft or activity related to the story. Parents will sign out their children at pick up after worship. Parents are welcome and invited to walk with their kids the first time to see the location and make sure their child is comfortable. |
November 29th, 2026 Children’s Church Offered every Sunday during 10 am Worship. We are in need of adult volunteers to help with this ministry! | After the Children's Sermon, children ages 4-5th grade are invited to "Follow the Flag" to Children's Church in the Fellowship Hall (building next to the playground). There, kids will hear a faith-based lesson/story, have a brief discussion, then do a craft or activity related to the story. Parents will sign out their children at pick up after worship. Parents are welcome and invited to walk with their kids the first time to see the location and make sure their child is comfortable. |
Children’s Christmas Shop Saturday, December 5th 10:00AM - 12 PM | |
December 6th, 2026 Children’s Church Offered every Sunday during 10 am Worship. We are in need of adult volunteers to help with this ministry! | After the Children's Sermon, children ages 4-5th grade are invited to "Follow the Flag" to Children's Church in the Fellowship Hall (building next to the playground). There, kids will hear a faith-based lesson/story, have a brief discussion, then do a craft or activity related to the story. Parents will sign out their children at pick up after worship. Parents are welcome and invited to walk with their kids the first time to see the location and make sure their child is comfortable. |
December 13th, 2026 Children’s Church Offered every Sunday during 10 am Worship. We are in need of adult volunteers to help with this ministry! | After the Children's Sermon, children ages 4-5th grade are invited to "Follow the Flag" to Children's Church in the Fellowship Hall (building next to the playground). There, kids will hear a faith-based lesson/story, have a brief discussion, then do a craft or activity related to the story. Parents will sign out their children at pick up after worship. Parents are welcome and invited to walk with their kids the first time to see the location and make sure their child is comfortable. |
December 20th, 2026 Children’s Church Offered every Sunday during 10 am Worship. We are in need of adult volunteers to help with this ministry! | After the Children's Sermon, children ages 4-5th grade are invited to "Follow the Flag" to Children's Church in the Fellowship Hall (building next to the playground). There, kids will hear a faith-based lesson/story, have a brief discussion, then do a craft or activity related to the story. Parents will sign out their children at pick up after worship. Parents are welcome and invited to walk with their kids the first time to see the location and make sure their child is comfortable. |
December 20th Club ⅘ WFUMC FLC 4:00-5:30 PM A fellowship group for 4th and 5th graders.Meets the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month, 4-5:30pm. Dinner will be served from 5:10-5:30pm. Register at any time! | |
December 24th Christmas Eve Services 3:00, 5:00, 7:00PM | *Nursery will be closed* |
December 27th, 2026 Children’s Church Offered every Sunday during 10 am Worship. We are in need of adult volunteers to help with this ministry! | After the Children's Sermon, children ages 4-5th grade are invited to "Follow the Flag" to Children's Church in the Fellowship Hall (building next to the playground). There, kids will hear a faith-based lesson/story, have a brief discussion, then do a craft or activity related to the story. Parents will sign out their children at pick up after worship. Parents are welcome and invited to walk with their kids the first time to see the location and make sure their child is comfortable. |